Ice hockey study examines male and female concussion
The new research helps to address the imbalance between the sexes in understanding concussion
‘Higher risk of mental health issues in children post-concussion’
Young people with concussion are at a 40 per cent higher risk of mental health issues, psychiatric hospitalisation and self-harm, a new study says
‘Elite sleep’ genes could protect against neurodegenerative disease
The study contrasts with the belief that, for many people, lack of sleep can accelerate neurodegeneration
Annual neuro-rehabilitation award open for entry
The Franz Gerstenbrand Award 2022, from WFNR, acknowledges the contribution of individuals to neuro-rehab patient outcomes
At-home gaming rehab ‘has positive effect for stroke survivors’
Game-based therapy can lead to improved outcomes while only requiring one-fifth of the therapist hours, research finds
New early signs of Parkinson’s revealed in UK’s most diverse study
For the first time, data on Parkinson's was collected from a particularly diverse and deprived urban population
GaitSmart: the portable device making big strides in rehab
Dr Diana Hodgins, CEO of Dynamic Metrics and creator of GaitSmart, discusses its impact on patients' lives
Global inequality in brain injury treatment laid bare
The largest study of its kind looks at the surgical management of TBI, highlighting regional inequalities in major causes and treatment of injuries
‘Equip therapists to implement digital change’
Proper training must be given to ensure effective adoption of tech into healthcare, says remote rehab champion Leanna Luxton
Unemployment and housing issues ‘lead to worse mental health’
Socio-economic factors adversely affect those treated for depression with talking therapy or antidepressants than more socially-advantaged peers
