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Improving the outcome from head injury

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Head injury is the commonest cause of death in young adults. Outcomes differ greatly between patients, and there are significant challenges in determining the best type of treatment for a particular individual.

We are developing new therapies linked to novel monitoring and scanning tools to guide patient care. The discoveries are changing clinical guidelines, routine practice, clinical training and the public understanding of head injury.

Our advances have improved the management and health outcomes of patients with head injury, through changes to clinical guidelines. Impact has also occurred on training health care professionals (in the UK and globally), and in public policy, awareness and understanding.

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