Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have successfully integrated implanted brain tissue into the brains of adult rats, giving hope to the possibility of cerebral transplants to repair damaged areas of the brain. The implanted tissue was shown to integrate with existing neurons in the rat’s brain, described as a […]
Affecting around 4000-6000 people each year in the UK, encephalitis is a rare but serious medical condition causing brain inflammation. Caused by an infection or when the immune system attacks the brain in error, it can be experienced by anyone at any age. Over 50% of all cases do not […]
A study by Mexico’s Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute and the Siglo XXI National Medical Center has demonstrated that cannabidiol (CBD) could reduce the impact of brain injury recovery. The animal study, which aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) in the […]
Laura Rowell is an independent expert witness & a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Neurorehabilitation. As an NRC Medical Expert Witness, Laura provides the courts with expert witness reporting and testimony. With extensive knowledge of working with spinal cord injury patients, mental health, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Acquired Brain Injury […]
In January 2023, NRC Medical Experts hosted an online seminar for clinical colleagues, solicitors, case managers, and associated professionals interested in understanding more about the importance of considering mental capacity as part of the medico-legal assessment process. Below, you will find links to watch and listen again, and download a […]
Opening a call for evidence this month, the Ministry of Justice is exploring alternative options to the Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR), a system used by courts to assess the size of a lump sum awarded to individuals in significant personal injury cases. Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice, […]
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has rejected a temporary concussion substitute trial in the Premier League next season following a meeting at Wembley. The trial, proposed by the world players’ union, Fifpro, and the World Leagues Forum, was set to include the Premier League, Ligue 1 in France, and Major […]
In January, NRC Medical Experts is hosting an online seminar for clinical colleagues, solicitors, case managers, and associated professionals interested in understanding more about the importance of considering mental capacity as part of the medico-legal assessment process. Lead by Huw Ponting, Partner at Enable Law with NRC Founder, Dr Edmund […]
The NRC Medical Experts team meets annually to choose our festive charity for December. Instead of sending Christmas cards to our stakeholders and partners, we take the opportunity to learn about, celebrate, and share a different charity supporting people with neurological injuries and disabilities.’ This year, we’re supporting SameYou, a […]
Groundbreaking research by the .NeuroRestore centre, published in Nature, has identified the neurons responsible for paralysis recovery. Nine patients with complete or severe lower body paralysis regained or improved their ability to walk following targeted electrical stimulation of specific neurons, first identified in mice. Experts have long used electrical stimulation […]