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Study finds 25% of unresponsive coma patients may still be conscious

A recent study found that 25 per cent of patients in unresponsive states were shown to respond cognitively to instructions on a brain scan.

17/08/2024

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Concussion patients may benefit from extra brain scan, study finds

Many people with traumatic brain injuries have normal CT scans, but still struggle to recover. A new study indicates that advanced MRI scans can improve the prognosis.

09/08/2024

Health news

New 3D printing technique could help to repair brain injuries

Researchers could help to repair brain injuries by 3D printing human stem cells.

17/10/2023

Health news

New brain-reading headset could help stroke victims regain movement

The portable headset reads the brain waves of the wearer, triggering a connected robotic arm to move when the person thinks about moving their arm.

06/10/2023

Health news

How does it feel to live with a cerebral implant?

Brain-computer interface technology is a fast-growing field but how does it feel to live with an implant inside of you?

25/08/2023

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Positive parenting shields teenagers from stress, and it shows in MRIs

Groundbreaking research has shed light on the intricate relationship between childhood stress, positive parenting, and the brain.

11/07/2023

USA

'Havana syndrome' not caused by foreign adversaries, US intel says

US intelligence agencies cannot link a foreign adversary to any of the incidents associated with the so-called "Havana syndrome,"

02/03/2023

Travel News

This brain tumour-survivor is trekking North Africa’s highest peak

Matt’s tumour went unnoticed for nearly a decade. After years of neurosurgery and chemotherapy, he’s climbing a mountain.

28/08/2022

Health news

Brain issues like strokes affect 1% of COVID patients, says new study

In the largest study to date on brain complications of COVID-19, researchers said the most common finding was a stroke due to clogged arteries.

02/12/2021

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Researchers have converted a paralysed man’s brain signals into words

A University of California trial that translates brain signals into text has given hope to people suffering from speech loss.

16/07/2021