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E-scooters - do the initial safety concerns persist?

Simon Pimlott
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Over a year has passed since rental e-scooters were first permitted on public roads in England and there is no doubt that they have become an increasingly common sight. However, concerns that were raised by safety groups at the time of their first trial...

Why is the Skull Breaker Challenge Dangerous

Harry Wilson
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Viral video challenges regularly appear on social media. A recent craze, the Skull Breaker Challenge, has been made popular by the video sharing app TikTok.  Whilst appealing to youngsters, it is also dangerous. What is the Skull Breaker Challenge? ...

Almost Two Thirds of Female Prisoners Have Signs of Brain Injury, Research Shows

Malcolm Underhill
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Nearly two-thirds of prisoners at a women’s jail were found by researchers to have signs of brain injury, suggesting they may have suffered a traumatic head injury at some point in their lives. Of 173 female prisoners surveyed at...

Overburdened NHS Sometimes Fails To Diagnose Minor Head Injuries

Malcolm Underhill
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This week is Road Safety Week and IBB Claims is proud to be a supporter of this event, which aims to inspire communities to take action on road safety and promote life-saving messages throughout the country. Road traffic accidents account for 50% of all ...