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Computer Exercises Improve the Brain’s Pathways After Traumatic Brain Injury Brain imaging showed changes in white matter associated with processing speed, attention, and working memory

New research indicates that computer exercises improve the brain’s pathways after traumatic brain injury #TBI #BrainInjury
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19.02.2026 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brainwaves: How does a brain stay healthy? You might think a healthy brain starts and ends in your head – but there are miles and miles of neuron fibers that connect your brain with nearly every corner of your body. Why a healthy brain needs a...

Brainwaves: How does a brain stay healthy? #TBI #BrainInjury www.wbur.org/onpoint/2026...

15.02.2026 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Post concussion symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury in adults This paper aims to provide clinically relevant, evidence-based advice for GPs who are treating patients with post-concussion symptoms.

Guidance for GPs on managing neuropsychological post-concussion symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury in adults. #TBI #BrainInjury www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2026/ja...

05.02.2026 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Brain cooling collar trial for Addenbrooke's head injury patients A leading hospital is testing a new device aimed at reducing swelling after a brain injury.

Brain cooling collar trial for Addenbrooke's head injury patients #TBI #BrainInjury
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03.02.2026 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Mills brain injury survivor to take on endurance challenge Cara Grimwade had two dirt-biking accidents - one in April 2022 and another in October 2023.

Brain injury survivor to take on endurance challenge. #TBI #BrainInjury
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28.01.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Heading ball β€˜likely’ contributed to Gordon McQueen’s brain injury, coroner finds Former Scotland defender, who played for Manchester United and Leeds during a 16-year career, died at his home in 2023, aged 70

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27.01.2026 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Diffusion Tensor Imaging Reveals Hidden Brain Injuries After Concussion For years, concussions were described as temporary disruptions in brain function that could not be seen on any medical test. Patients were often told that because their CT scan or MRI was β€œnormal,” no...

Hidden Brain Injuries After Concussion Revealed by DTI #BrainInjury #TBI natlawreview.com/article/how-...

17.01.2026 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New blood test shows extent of brain injury after strokeβ€”and reveals treatment effects Strokes are a medical emergency, yet imaging can capture only snapshots of how brain damage develops in the hours and days that follow. For many other organs, blood tests can indicate acute injury, bu...

New blood test shows extent of brain injury after strokeβ€”and reveals treatment effects medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01...

16.01.2026 07:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Charities want more support for brain injury victims at work Car crash victim Nick Atherton says he lost some of his inhibitions since suffering the injury.

Brain injury charity Headway Gloucestershire wants more support for brain injury victims at work. #ABI #BrainInjury #TBI
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09.01.2026 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after hitting her head on rock | CNN Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage, months after fainting and hitting her head on a rock while at the beach.

Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after hitting her head on rock #TBI #BrainInjury
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06.01.2026 08:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marvel and Lost star Evangeline Lilly suffers β€˜brain damage’ after Hawaii accident Actor sustained injuries after falling into a boulder on vacation last summer

Marvel and Lost star Evangeline Lilly suffers β€˜brain damage’ after Hawaii accident #BrainInjury #TBI #concussion www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...

04.01.2026 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New blood biomarker predicts brain damage after cardiac arrest A blood biomarker yet to be used in cardiac arrest care can give a clearer picture of the extent of brain damage after a cardiac arrest.

New blood biomarker predicts brain damage after cardiac arrest. #BrainInjury
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13.12.2025 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shout out to @flok_coworking for being the best in Boro to get work done at a desk.

10.12.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic to see everyone at the @headwayteesside.bsky.social Christmas dinner. Thanks to @patrickboyd.bsky.social for hosting with me. Thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for providing funding to us that allowed us to hold this and other events. Merry Christmas!

10.12.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Head Trauma in Athletes: The Toll on the Brain’s Glymphatic System New research shows that frequent head strikes strain the glymphatic system, potentially triggering long-term cognitive and emotional problems.

Head Trauma in Athletes: The toll on the brain’s glymphatic system. #TBI #BrainInjury #Boxing
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27.11.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Study Links Immediate Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injuries to Lower Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease | Newswise Researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine found that treatment within a week of a brain injury significantly reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders.

New study links immediate treatment for traumatic brain injuries to lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease. #TBI #BrainInjury
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26.11.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to see everyone at the @headwayteesside.bsky.social drop in today! Thanks to ⁦β€ͺPatrick Boyd‬⁩ for hosting it with me.
#BrainInjury #TBI #Headway

12.11.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Clearance of intracranial debris by ultrasound reduces inflammation and improves outcomes in hemorrhagic stroke models - Nature Biotechnology Brain debris in mouse models of stroke is cleared by ultrasound, boosting recovery.

Early research indicates potential for clearance of brain debris by ultrasound to reduce inflammation and improve outcomes in haemorrhagic stroke #BrainInjury
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12.11.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poor Oral Health Linked to Hidden Brain Damage Older adults with gum disease were more likely to show white matter damage in brain scans, a sign linked to memory and movement problems.

Poor oral health linked to hidden brain damage #BrainInjury #TBI
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10.11.2025 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blood Markers Linked to Post-Concussion Symptoms in Teens | Newswise Levels of certain biomarkers in the blood are associated with symptom severity during recovery from concussion in adolescents – with some significant differences between male and female patients, repo...

Blood Markers Linked to Post-Concussion Symptoms in Teenagers #TBI #BrainInjury #Concussion
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06.11.2025 07:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Behind the race to detect β€” and treat β€” brain disease CTE before it kills The gunman who unleashed chaos in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper this summer is a stark reminder of how little we know about a devastating brain disease typically associated with NFL players β€”&nbsp…

Behind the race to detect β€” and treat β€” brain disease CTE before it kills #TBI #BrainInjury nypost.com/2025/10/14/s...

15.10.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Patterns of Head CT Utilization in Emergency Department Patients With Minor Head Injury: A Systematic Review Minor head injury (MHI) is a frequent presentation to emergency departments (EDs), and while most patients recover uneventfully, a small proportion develop clinically important traumatic brain injury ...

Patterns of Head CT Utilization in Emergency Department Patients With Minor Head Injury: A Systematic Review #BrainInjury #TBI www.cureus.com/articles/420...

13.10.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to see everyone at the @headwayteesside.bsky.social drop in today. Thanks as ever to Elysium for hosting us so well.

08.10.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Increased Health Care Usage Patients with TBI have higher health care utilization and health needs across health care settings.

Traumatic brain injury linked to increased health care usage #TBI #BrainInjury
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11.09.2025 07:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When to stop playing: How to prevent further brain injury after concussion #TBI #BrainInjury www.wkbn.com/news/local-n...

07.09.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Understanding the Concussed Brain and Its Recovery Study finds lasting brain changes in athletes after concussion. MRI shows reduced blood flow and white matter damage, raising return-to-play concerns.

Concussion Recovery in Athletes. #TBI #BrainInjury
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03.09.2025 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Headway Suffolk escape room to show realities of brain injuries The activity features various stations showing how people with brain injuries experience the world.

An escape room has been created by brain injury charity ⁦β€ͺHeadway Suffolk ‬⁩to highlight the realities faced by brain injury survivors.
#TBI #BrainInjury

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27.08.2025 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Researchers Find Link Between History of Traumatic Brain Injury and Development of Malignant Brain Tumor | Mass General Brigham A Mass General Brigham-led study of adults with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injuries suggests an increased risk of developing a malignant brain tumor.

Researchers find link between history of traumatic brain injury and development of malignant brain tumour. #TBI #BrainInjury www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/new...

25.08.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to see everyone at the Headway Teesside drop in today. There was lots of enthusiasm for bowling! @abbieudall.bsky.social @patrickboyd.bsky.social @headwayteesside.bsky.social

13.08.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hiromasa Urakawa: Second Japanese boxer dies from brain injury after Tokyo event A second Japanese boxer has died from brain injuries suffered during separate bouts at the same event in Tokyo.

Hiromasa Urakawa: Second Japanese boxer dies from brain injury after Tokyo event #BrainInjury #TBI
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11.08.2025 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0