Clinicians & therapists

A brain training programme has been shown to deliver cognitive improvements for military personnel with mild traumatic brain injury in a third of the time of standard methods. The study involved 148 active-duty service members experiencing persistent cognitive issues following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Researchers compared two cognitive rehabilitation protocols and found both delivered [...]

Active Care Group, a UK based provider of complex care, has launched a new division - Active Neuro, offering transformative rehabilitation through technology-enhanced clinical pathways for adults within the UK with neurological conditions resulting from injury, illness or disease. The complex care provider has invested in the latest rehabilitation technology at their existing neurological services, [...]

Men diagnosed with psychopathy share similarities in brain structure that differ from the general population, a study has found — a discovery researchers say could help improve understanding and treatment of the condition. The study compared brain scans from 39 men diagnosed with psychopathy with those from male volunteers without the disorder and found significant [...]

An experimental drug has shown early promise in treating brain injuries caused by repeated blast exposure, a common issue among military personnel. Pre-clinical research found the drug reduced harmful brain proteins linked to long-term cognitive decline and showed potential to ease brain inflammation in animal models. Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) related to military service [...]

By Alison Johnson, clinical negligence partner, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP Migraines are complex neurological conditions that can cause debilitating symptoms. The cause of migraines isn't fully understood, but there are several key factors known to contribute. The first factor is genetics. Migraines often run in families. If one or both parents suffer migraines, there's a [...]

This blog was written thanks to the expertise of The Brian Barr Solicitors team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. In recent years, we’ve seen a marked rise in clients presenting with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) following trauma – particularly road traffic [...]

Damage to a specific brain pathway may contribute to criminal or violent behaviour in some people after brain injury, a new study has found. The research analysed brain scans from 17 individuals who began committing crimes following injuries caused by strokes, tumours or traumatic brain injury. These were compared with scans from 706 people who [...]

Grip strength and patterns of brain connectivity may offer early indicators of psychosis, according to researchers exploring new avenues for detection and treatment. The study found that people in the early stages of psychosis had weaker grip strength and lower well-being scores than healthy individuals, with both measures linked to changes in how brain networks [...]

Good-quality sleep could play a bigger role than sleep duration in protecting brain health in later life, new research suggests. The study monitored women aged 82 and over who had no signs of cognitive impairment. Participants were recruited after experiencing fractures linked to osteoporosis and wore wrist-worn actigraphy devices to track their movement, sleep and [...]

People living with neurological conditions across England are being failed by a health system that is struggling to meet even basic needs, according to a new survey. Published today by the Neurological Alliance, the survey reveals that just one in three respondents felt the care they receive meets their needs. The situation is especially stark [...]