There is still so much to learn about the brain and what happens after brain injury. Research is helping to find answers, challenge assumptions and improve our understanding of brain injury, recovery and life after brain injury.
Explore the latest findings and discoveries from the world of brain injury research.
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Neurological manifestations in COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A review into the research on neurological manifestations of coronavirus to date
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The impact of memory loss on people with brain injury
In January 2020, we launched a survey into the effects of memory loss, to be completed by brain injury survivors or their family members and carers acting on their behalf. Explore the results of this important analysis of the impact of memory loss on those affected by acquired brain injury.
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Workplace hard hat safety survey results
Construction sites without the correct protection can potentially be very dangerous places, especially when it comes to head injuries. To help understand the scale of the issue and identify potential areas for improvement, Headway and leading safety manufacturer Centurion surveyed people who work in the construction industry to find out more about their understanding of head injury, personal protection equipment and the support they receive from their employers.
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The impact of lockdown on brain injury survivors and their families
A study into the impact of COVID-19 and the associated lockdown on people who are affected by brain injury.
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Neurological associations of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is of a scale not seen since the 1918 influenza pandemic.
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COVID-19 presenting as stroke
New research presents a series of four COVID-19 patients with acute stroke as a presenting symptom.
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The impact of TBI on relationships
New research examining the impact of TBI of relationships reiterates the importance of providing support to couples affected by TBI.
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Virtual reality therapy for limb rehabilitation after stroke
A meta-analysis of research into the use of virtual reality (VR) therapy for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke has found VR to be useful and promising method.
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Returning to work after TBI experiences explored in new research
New research examines the variation in returning to work experiences among TBI survivors.
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Family involvement during rehabilitation improves outcomes after TBI
Researchers finds that family involvement during rehabilitation improves outcomes up to 9 months after discharge.
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Neurodegenerative Disease Mortality among Former Professional Soccer Players
Experts at Glasgow University have been investigating fears that heading the ball could be linked to brain injuries. It compared deaths of 7,676 ex-players to 23,000 from the general population.
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Evaluating the impact of cycle helmet use on severe traumatic brain injury and death in a national cohort of over 11000 pedal cyclists
A retrospective study from the NHS England Trauma Audit and Research Network dataset.
