Coma Research

Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (Vegetative/MCS) patients. Research Resource for Families:

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

Deprivation of Liberty needs to involve “element of coercion or externally imposed restrictions…& a person who is so profoundly disabled they are unable to conceptualise or physically achieve freedom is not in fact being deprived of anything.” - Discuss!
https://t.co/7iAtFjDv37

[Neil Allen @NeilAllen39]

So what now is a DOL?!

I’ll tackle it in next Thursday’s DoLS refresher. Tickets available here: https://t.co/mUW3K0Pyv1

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

A depressing case exposing delay in best interests decisions about ongoing life-sustaining treatment; but good to see the judge highlight concerns & that the judgment will be sent to the Secretary of State for Health + Chief Executive of NHS England.
https://t.co/Ev6M1FdutW

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

This looks like a very useful webinar on Wednesday - “Attorneys, deputies and decision-making” Tickets, Wednesday, April 15  •  12:30 PM - 1:30 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite https://t.co/IBFjcHhqcU

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

Recovery from vegetative’ and minimally conscious states.

Part of our resource for families about Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness

https://t.co/j4LTTdYIhm

[NeurologyLive® @neurology_live]

Frontlines with Frontera returns tomorrow with Episode 2.

This week, NYU Langone Health's Dr. Frontera sits down with Brian Edlow, M.D. for a deep dive into disorders of consciousness—what clinicians need to know, what’s changing in the field, and where research is headed.

Stay tuned for another can't-miss conversation.

[Katie Engelhart @katieengelhart]

My latest article is out today online, and on the cover of this Sunday's @NYTmag @nytimes:
https://t.co/GE5bPHSM8M

[Alex Ruck Keene @Capacitylaw]

Is there space for clinical decision-making in relation to incapacitated adults? The CA pronounces: https://t.co/ZGp4DNmjuq

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

“Contested Decision-making about Life-sustaining Treatment for adults after catastrophic brain injury”

Public lecture at @UniofOxford by Prof Lynne Turner-Stokes. 19th March, 5.45pm

Further info + Register for online link, or to reserve a seat in person:
https://t.co/OoXUMwuh9q

[Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability @RHNuk]

Managing Complex Tone: Spasticity and Casting Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 18 March 2026

If you are a physiotherapist or occupational therapist working in neurology, book now for this course offering a theoretical and practical introduction to casting complex neurological patients.

Key learning objectives include:
- Fabricating upper and lower limb Scotch and soft casts
- Developing shared OT/PT reasoning and practical skills to integrate casting into interdisciplinary practice
- Understanding the role of and indicators for the use of botulinum toxin
- Improved knowledge in the assessment and measurement of spasticity including goal setting and outcome measures
- Understanding the evidence base behind the use of botulinum toxin and casting
- Exploring everyday practice issues through the use of case studies
- Up-to-date knowledge of the evidence and guidelines that govern spasticity and splinting practice For further details and to book: https://t.co/g6COUE0xeo

#neurodisability #acquiredbraininjury #casting #rehabilitation

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

Lots of interesting sessions at the Naidex event in Birmingham in March https://t.co/fiBJ3aGhW0

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

This looks interesting at the naidex event in Birmingham in March

Navigating NICE: A Conversation with
‘Neuro Guidance for Rehabilitation for Chronic Disorders in Brain Injury’
Committee.

https://t.co/1AVhdY8FWV

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

Making decisions for people with Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness.

One of the sessions at Birmingham conference in March
https://t.co/kvTJR1xvnm

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

Health & Welfare Deputy or Attorney for a PDoC patient?

Deputies & LPAs should be informed, consulted & asked for consent for relevant medical treatments
- the law underlined in this recent court case

What’s your experience?
https://t.co/g2U0UrvUeQ

[Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability @RHNuk]

An Introduction to Thermoplastic Splinting of the Upper Limb in Neurological Conditions
Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 February 2026

Secure you place on this two-day course for clinicians who have some basic experience of working with thermoplastic materials and wish to gain further handling skills and understanding of splinting the neurologically impaired upper limb.

You will:
- refresh your current knowledge of upper limb anatomy and physiology
- learn what to assess before splinting and the principles of handling thermoplastic material
- understand tone concerning splinting
- develop clinical reasoning and look at the evidence base around splinting
- practice techniques for the fabrication of at least four different thermoplastic splints

Further further details and to book on:
https://t.co/TSkpnEvtyD

#splinting #neurodisability #DisordersOfConsciousness #AcquiredBrainInjury

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

“According to them (patients family) if the medical treatment is not making any difference, then there is no point in continuing with such medical treatment and making Harish suffer for no good reason,”

Important legal case in India https://t.co/iiVUBeVExA

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

Parents’ care for their vegetative son - & petitioning of the courts in India to discontinue life-prolonging treatment ⁦@TheWeekLive⁩ https://t.co/jFjTlTV9vX

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

“Early decompressive craniectomy may be effective in the treatment of refractory intracranial hypertension after traumatic brain injury”
https://t.co/535xBqJyjc

[Coma Research @CDOCuk]

New paper from @rhnuk& @ucl
team:
“Assessing functional communication in patients emerging from a disorder of consciousness” Found “task influences accuracy of responses in assessing return of consciousness” - highlights advantage of colours over objects
https://t.co/FMnjCGjYib

[Sussex Law @SussexLaw]

⏳ FINAL CALL!

📰 There's just 1 week left to submit your paper for #SLSA2026. Deadline 18 Dec. Submission details on our website - along with details of bursaries:
👉https://t.co/H5L0SHJoNP

🗨️ Be part of the conversation shaping socio-legal studies with #SLSA2026.