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Great to see everyone at the @headwayteesside.bsky.social drop in today! Thanks to ⁦‪Patrick Boyd‬⁩ for hosting it with me.
#BrainInjury #TBI #Headway
November 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Early research indicates potential for clearance of brain debris by ultrasound to reduce inflammation and improve outcomes in haemorrhagic stroke #BrainInjury
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Clearance of intracranial debris by ultrasound reduces inflammation and improves outcomes in hemorrhagic stroke models - Nature Biotechnology
Brain debris in mouse models of stroke is cleared by ultrasound, boosting recovery.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Poor oral health linked to hidden brain damage #BrainInjury #TBI
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Poor Oral Health Linked to Hidden Brain Damage
Older adults with gum disease were more likely to show white matter damage in brain scans, a sign linked to memory and movement problems.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Blood Markers Linked to Post-Concussion Symptoms in Teenagers #TBI #BrainInjury #Concussion
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Blood Markers Linked to Post-Concussion Symptoms in Teens | Newswise
Levels of certain biomarkers in the blood are associated with symptom severity during recovery from concussion in adolescents – with some significant differences between male and female patients, repo...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Behind the race to detect — and treat — brain disease CTE before it kills #TBI #BrainInjury nypost.com/2025/10/14/s...
Behind the race to detect — and treat — brain disease CTE before it kills
The gunman who unleashed chaos in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper this summer is a stark reminder of how little we know about a devastating brain disease typically associated with NFL players —&nbsp…
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October 15, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Patterns of Head CT Utilization in Emergency Department Patients With Minor Head Injury: A Systematic Review #BrainInjury #TBI www.cureus.com/articles/420...
Patterns of Head CT Utilization in Emergency Department Patients With Minor Head Injury: A Systematic Review
Minor head injury (MHI) is a frequent presentation to emergency departments (EDs), and while most patients recover uneventfully, a small proportion develop clinically important traumatic brain injury ...
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October 13, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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Great to see everyone at the @headwayteesside.bsky.social drop in today. Thanks as ever to Elysium for hosting us so well.
October 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Traumatic brain injury linked to increased health care usage #TBI #BrainInjury
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Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Increased Health Care Usage
Patients with TBI have higher health care utilization and health needs across health care settings.
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September 11, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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When to stop playing: How to prevent further brain injury after concussion #TBI #BrainInjury www.wkbn.com/news/local-n...
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September 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Concussion Recovery in Athletes. #TBI #BrainInjury
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Understanding the Concussed Brain and Its Recovery
Study finds lasting brain changes in athletes after concussion. MRI shows reduced blood flow and white matter damage, raising return-to-play concerns.
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September 3, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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An escape room has been created by brain injury charity ⁦‪Headway Suffolk ‬⁩to highlight the realities faced by brain injury survivors.
#TBI #BrainInjury

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Headway Suffolk escape room to show realities of brain injuries
The activity features various stations showing how people with brain injuries experience the world.
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August 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Researchers find link between history of traumatic brain injury and development of malignant brain tumour. #TBI #BrainInjury www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/new...
Researchers Find Link Between History of Traumatic Brain Injury and Development of Malignant Brain Tumor | Mass General Brigham
A Mass General Brigham-led study of adults with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injuries suggests an increased risk of developing a malignant brain tumor.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Great to see everyone at the Headway Teesside drop in today. There was lots of enthusiasm for bowling! @abbieudall.bsky.social @patrickboyd.bsky.social @headwayteesside.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Hiromasa Urakawa: Second Japanese boxer dies from brain injury after Tokyo event #BrainInjury #TBI
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Hiromasa Urakawa: Second Japanese boxer dies from brain injury after Tokyo event
A second Japanese boxer has died from brain injuries suffered during separate bouts at the same event in Tokyo.
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August 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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I am very proud that once again Stewarts have been shortlisted for the Yorkshire Legal Awards PI and Clin neg team of the year! What a team! This reflects all the hard work that my tremendous colleagues do for catastrophically injured people.

#YLAwards #PersonalInjury
August 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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"Get rid of them", Woman speaks on fiancé's brain injury after E-scooter accident #TBI #BrainInjury
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"Get rid of them", Local mom speaks on fiancé's brain injury after E-scooter accident
It was supposed to be a quick trip to grab a phone, but now a lancaster county father is fighting for his life.tonight--his fiancée is telling us what happened
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August 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Art class friendships spark joy after brain injury www.bbc.com/news/article...
Cardiff art class friendships spark joy after brain injury
A group of artists living with brain injuries are displaying their art in Cardiff's Insole Court.
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July 28, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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July 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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NYC’s council is bringing forward legislation that would require specialised training to first responders and service providers on the link between domestic violence and brain injury. #TBI #BrainInjury
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Op-ed | NYC’s domestic violence brain injury bill should be a national model | amNewYork
Summer often brings a troubling rise in domestic violence incidents, as temperatures soar and the economic strain brought on by disrupted family schedules can
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July 14, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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New compound may help the brain heal itself after injury #TBI #BrainInjury
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New compound may help the brain heal itself after injury
The new drug shows promise in treating traumatic brain injury or TBI, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
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July 10, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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Lancaster University expert warns social media challenge risks serious brain injuries #TBI #BrainInjury
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Lancaster University expert warns social media challenge risks serious brain injuries
Despite the risk of acute neurological injuries, the challenge has continued to gain popularity through international competitions
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July 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Specialist rehabilitation unit opens for children with acquired brain injuries in memory of ten-year-old boy at the Southampton Children’s Hospital
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A specialist rehabilitation ward for children with neurological injuries and illnesses has been officially opened at Southampton Children’s Hospital, in memory of a 10-year-old boy who died from a brain tumour.
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July 1, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Heading the ball alters brain chemistry even without concussions, new study finds #TBI #BrainInjury
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June 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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I am busy training to ride from London to Paris in September to raise money for spinal cord injury charity Back Up. The team will be covering 450Km over three days, which is a reasonable amount for amateurs. Any money would be much appreciated.

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Biking London to Paris 2025
Every two hours, someone in the UK will sustain a spinal cord injury. It could be as the result of an illness or something as simple as falling down the stairs. Spinal cord injury can affect anyone at
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June 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Welcoming New Parliamentary Champions to ⁦‪@headwayuk.bsky.social‬⁩ #BrainInjury #TBI
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Welcoming New Parliamentary Champions to Headway
Welcoming New Parliamentary Champions to Headway
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June 9, 2025 at 11:31 AM