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Cambridge to lead new research platform to transform treatment of traumatic brain injury in the UK

28 Jun 2023

Cambridge is to lead a £9.5m research platform that aims to transform the way survivors of traumatic brain injury are diagnosed and treated in the UK...

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International study recommends replacing skull section after treatment for a brain bleed

23 Apr 2023

A major international trial has concluded that, where possible, surgeons should replace the removed section of the skull following surgery to treat a...

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Traumatic brain injury ‘remains a major global health problem’ say experts

30 Sep 2022

A new report highlights the advances and challenges in prevention, clinical care, and research in traumatic brain injury, a leading cause of injury-...

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Largest ever study on traumatic brain injury highlights global inequality in causes and treatment

16 Mar 2022

Neurosurgery experts from Cambridge have led the largest ever study examining the surgical management of traumatic brain injuries, highlighting...

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Cambridge team to study concussion in international motorsport

21 Feb 2019

Cambridge researchers are to take part in a study to examine the impact of concussion in motorsports, with the aim of reducing traumatic brain injury...

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Cambridge expert jointly leads international push to reduce global burden of traumatic brain injury

07 Nov 2017

Substantial reductions in the global burden of traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be achieved with improved policies for prevention, new directions...

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Opening the skull of patients after head injury reduces risk of death from brain swelling

08 Sep 2016

Craniectomy – a surgical procedure in which part of the skull is removed to relieve brain swelling – significantly reduces the risk of death...

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Head first: reshaping how traumatic brain injury is treated

29 Jan 2014

Traumatic brain injury affects 10 million people a year worldwide and is the leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults. A...

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