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A local authority has been criticised after a rushed special guardianship assessment left a young girl to suffer years of “Dickensian” cruelty. Read more
Young girl subject to years of cruelty after rushed special guardianship assessment
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Artificial intelligence could identify brain injuries faster than traditional methods, say scientists
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to detect brain injury and recommend personalised treatments faster than traditional methods, it has been suggested. Read more
Yoga and occupational therapy may boost mood and mobility in Parkinson’s patients, study reveals
Yoga and occupational therapy may boost mood and mobility and encourage social activity in people with Parkinson’s disease, a major study has revealed. Read more
Charity launches virtual fitness classes for self-isolators with brain injuries
A brain injury charity has launched a series of online fitness classes for people with brain injuries in self-isolation. Read more
Adaptive exercise bikes significantly improve physical fitness in children with cerebral palsy, study reveals
A physiotherapy program involving running with adapted devices may improve the cardiorespiratory endurance of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy, a major study has revealed. Read more
Health and social care: How to correctly put on and remove personal protective clothing to prevent the spread of Coronavirus
Personal Protective Equipment – or PPE for short – is essential in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Brain injury recovery guidelines misleading, say experts
Even the most minor brain injuries could require at least two weeks’ recovery, a major study has suggested. Read more
Parkinson’s disease and mental health: telephone therapy just as effective as routine treatments, says research
Managing the mental wellbeing of patients with Parkinson’s disease should be prioritised while vulnerable people go into Covid-19 lockdown, a major study has suggested. Read more
Learning difficulties not caused by differences in specific brain regions, say scientists
Learning disabilities in children may be caused by how the brain is wired, rather than differences in particular brain regions, a major study has revealed. Read more
Women “underrepresented” in brain injury research, analysis reveals
Women are less likely to be represented in brain injury studies and could be receiving less effective treatments as a result, major research has revealed. Read more