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A major brain injury charity has heavily criticised the new concussion substitute rules launched by the Premier League this week. Read more
New football concussion rules “deeply flawed”, charity suggests
Brain Injury
Small number of damaged brain cells can cause “whole brain to shut down”, study reveals
Just a small number of damaged brain cells can cause the whole brain to shut down after a traumatic brain injury, a major study has revealed. Read more
New disability symbol to help businesses support people with disabilities throughout pandemic
A new disability symbol has been launched across the UK in response to face coverings “becoming the norm”, it has been revealed. Read more
Major football body launches brain injury support group
A major football body is launching an advisory group to help former athletes who have developed neurodegenerative conditions seek treatment and advice, it has been announced. Read more
New device could significantly speed up brain injury diagnosis, study reveals
A new device could diagnose traumatic brain injuries in a matter of seconds, a major study has revealed. Read more
Concussions “can cause life-long sleep problems”, study reveals
Serious brain injuries and concussion could cause life-long sleep problems, a major study has revealed. Read more
Police officers at increased risk of brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases, study reveals
Police officers are at an increased risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) with two in five “losing consciousness” on the job, it has been revealed. Read more
Study links brain injuries to increased risk of depression and dementia
Repeated exposure to head injuries while young is linked to an increased risk of developing depression and dementia in later life, a major study has claimed. Read more
Approved mental health drug could be used to prevent damage after brain injury, study reveals
A drug currently used to treat mental illness may be able to reduce swelling and prevent further damage after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a landmark study has found. Read more
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