A 13-second bedside eye test could help clinicians predict whether patients with severe brain injuries are likely to regain consciousness, according to research presented at the European Academy of Neurology Congress 2026 in Geneva. The findings suggest that a little-studied part of the pupil’s reaction to light, known as the late light-off response, may offer…
Category: Acquired Brain Injury
Study links childhood traumatic brain injury to long-term mental and physical health problems
Children and adolescents who experience traumatic brain injury may face lasting mental and physical health challenges long after the initial injury, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers also found that strong family resilience may help reduce the risk of some long-term psychological effects. The study, led by investigators at Nationwide…
Lancet Neurology Consensus Unveils CBI-M Framework to Replace Traditional TBI Silos
Expert commentary provided by Dr Phil Moore, Consultant Neuropsychologist/Clinical Psychologist, UK. For half a century, the Glasgow Coma Scale has served as the universal shorthand for brain injury, but its rigid categories of “mild, moderate, and severe” are increasingly viewed as an oversimplification of a complex reality. A landmark international consensus published in The Lancet…
Exeter study explores social camouflaging in acquired brain injury
A new research study from the University of Exeter is investigating whether individuals living with acquired brain injuries (ABI), use social camouflaging strategies, and how these behaviours may relate to mental health outcomes. Led by MSc student Faye Brookes under the supervision of Associate Professor Anna Adlam, the project aims to explore an emerging area…
NHS Education Scotland launches online learning modules on head injury and the criminal justice system
NHS Education Scotland has developed a new series of online learning modules focused on head injury and its relevance within the criminal justice system, aiming to support professional education and practice across health and social care. The modules are hosted on the TURAS learning platform and are accessible not only to NHS Scotland staff but…
Breakthrough AI tool reveals hidden signs of consciousness post-brain injury
In a study published in Nature Communications Medicine, researchers from Stony Brook University describe how SeeMe uses high-resolution video and computer vision to detect subtle involuntary facial movements responding to verbal commands — movements too fine for clinicians to observe unaided. In a cohort of 37 patients with acute brain injury and coma, SeeMe consistently…
New insights into inflammation and pharmacological support in mTBI recovery
Two studies conducted by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and presented at the American Academy of Neurology 2025 Annual Meeting offer fresh perspectives on the pathophysiology and treatment of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The research highlights the potential usefulness of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) as a blood biomarker and examines the role…
Brain changes last after concussion – how long do they last?
12 March 2025: For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a study published on March 12, 2025, online in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). “Concussion can have long-term effects on brain health,…
Brain-computer interface decodes thought in real-time
NeuroXess’ new BCI, implanted into a epileptic patient’s brain, can not only decipher complex Chinese language but also operate a robotic arm and interact with AI Chinese startup NeuroXess has achieved two significant milestones in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, benefiting a brain-damaged patient. These breakthroughs include decoding thoughts into speech in real-time and enabling thought-driven…
Traumatic Brain Injury – more catastrophic in children?
Study reveals differences in brain pathology between paediatric and adult patients following traumatic brain injury 26 November 2024: A study led by Professor Willie Stewart from the University of Glasgow has revealed differences in the brains of paediatric and adult patients’ that might explain the sometimes catastrophic outcomes seen in children following a traumatic brain…
