Clinicians & therapists

A widely used sugar substitute may increase stroke risk by narrowing brain blood vessels and reducing the body’s ability to break down clots, researchers have warned. Erythritol, a sugar alcohol used in drinks and protein bars, was found to affect cells in ways that may encourage the formation of blood clots. Researchers at [...]

Elysium Neurological is delighted to announce the successful completion of a six-month trial of Melo™, a digital tool designed to streamline behavioural assessments. Melo™ was introduced at the start of the year at Moorlands Neurological Centre in Staffordshire, a neurobehavioural hospital service for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an [...]

By The London Neurocognitive Clinic In the journey of recovery from neurological conditions, the goal is rarely just survival; it’s rather the restoration of autonomy, dignity, and quality of life. Neurorehabilitation plays a central role in this process, offering individuals the support and strategies they need to reclaim control over their lives following brain injury, [...]

Australian researchers have found physical evidence of blast wave injury in the brain of a deceased veteran, marking the first such case identified in Australia. Warning: This story contains details of a suicide and may disturb some readers. The damage was discovered through post-mortem analysis of tissue donated to the Australian Veterans Brain Bank and [...]

Young people with complex mental health conditions have been praised by The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award for the impact they have made volunteering locally. In May, the DofE announced that a record-breaking 342,000 young people had started a DofE programme in 2024-25 – the highest since the charity was founded almost 70 years ago. [...]

Specialist treatment can delay the onset of stroke by up to five years in people with a rare inherited condition that causes early-onset strokes, a study has found. The findings come from the national CADASIL clinic at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, which supports people suspected to have the condition and their families. CADASIL (cerebral autosomal [...]

By Medico Legal Healthcare In medico-legal proceedings, particularly those involving personal injury, clinical negligence, or mental capacity, the strength of a case often depends on the clarity and credibility of the expert evidence presented. As cases become more complex, the demand for reports that draw upon multiple clinical perspectives has grown significantly. Multidisciplinary medico-legal reporting [...]

Natalie MacKenzie is director of cognitive rehabilitation specialists, BIS Services. Newly appointed as chair of the International Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation (iSCR) board, Natalie lays out her short and longer term goals for the society, from increasing awareness of cognitive rehabilitation to improving global collaboration. As newly appointed chair of The International Society for Cognitive [...]

A team of Canadian researchers, guided by an Indigenous Elder, is creating trauma-informed and integrated care pathways specifically for survivors of  intimate partner violence (IPV) with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The project aims to address long-standing gaps in services, particularly for Indigenous women, whose varied needs are often unmet in traditional Western healthcare settings. For [...]

A new study suggests a drug could support the brain’s own repair systems after traumatic injury, potentially addressing a major treatment gap. The compound, known as CMX-2043, appears to increase levels of antioxidant enzymes – proteins that help clear harmful molecules from the brain following trauma. There are currently no FDA-approved drugs that directly repair [...]