Innovision IP Featured on ITV: Supporting Ian Huxley's Brain Injury Journey
- Innovision Team
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
Last night, ITV News spotlighted a powerful investigation into the silent epidemic facing veterans—undiagnosed brain injuries. At the centre of the story was former soldier Ian Huxley. After returning from multiple tours in the Middle East, Ian endured ten years of debilitating symptoms—memory loss, emotional shifts, headaches—only to be repeatedly passed from pillar to post. It’s a narrative all too familiar for many affected by invisible traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
In their feature, ITV highlighted the difficulty diagnosing blast-related TBIs: symptoms like memory difficulties, irritability, and sleep issues often mirror PTSD, and standard scans frequently fail to detect microscopic brain damage. Thanks to new imaging analytics, there's now hope - but advocacy and awareness remain essential.
How Innovision helped Ian’s journey
Innovision is proud to have played a key role in Ian’s fight for answers. Here's how we contributed:
Expert assessment and data support: We provided access to our advanced neuroimaging analytics platform, comparing Ian’s scans against normative brain data. This helped identify subtle but significant brain changes consistent with blast-induced trauma.
Guidance through the healthcare maze: We offered Ian and his medical team clear reports that mapped his symptoms to scan findings, aiding diagnosis and reinforcing his case for appropriate care.
Empowering Ian’s advocacy: With our technical backing, Ian found the confidence to speak publicly - highlighting that early diagnosis isn’t just possible, but vital.
Innovision's mission is to illuminate the invisible. Ian’s story shows how combining cutting-edge imaging with patient-centered care can unlock recognition for those too often overlooked.
Why this matters
No visible wounds, but real damage: Blast-induced TBIs don't leave visible scars - yet overpressure waves can cause microscopic injury, eluding routine scans.
Early intervention saves lives: The sooner these injuries are identified, the faster rehabilitation can begin - boosting recovery and improving quality of life.
Veteran care must evolve: New imaging tools are only part of the solution. We need increased awareness, medical training, and integrated support systems.
Join us in making a difference
We’re grateful to Ian for sharing his courageous story, and to ITV News for elevating this critical issue. Watch the full segment HERE, and if you or a loved one are struggling with similar symptoms, reach out. Early diagnosis can be life-changing.
To learn more about our neuroimaging solutions for TBIs and how we partner with veterans, clinicians, and researchers, contact Innovision today. Invisible injuries deserve visible support - and with the right tools and advocates, we can shine a light on them.