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Archive for September, 2005

By On September 29th, 2005

Southwest Conference on Disability

Both Dr. Gainer and I are attending the Southwest Conference on Disability this week in Albuquerque, NM, where Dr. Gainer will be presenting a talk entitled “What Happens When Rehab Ends.” So far, the conference has provided a wealth of information and resources for people with disabilities. Each session regarding brain injury has been “standing…

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By On September 26th, 2005

When Lightning Strikes

Among the more bizarre and complicated forms of brain injury is electrocution, and among the most severe forms of electrocution is the lightning strike. While over a hundred people a year survive lightning strikes, very few of them emerge without some degree of impairment–not a surprise, I know, given that a lightning bolt runs about…

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By On September 21st, 2005

Another Post-Concussive Victim

Just thought I would point you to this recent news: professional boxer Leavander Johnson was hospitalized following a fight at the MGM Grand in Vegas this past weekend. According to reports: “Johnson, who took at least a dozen unanswered punches before Weeks stopped the fight, left the ring under his own power but began to…

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By On September 19th, 2005

Post Concussive Syndrome and Mild to Moderate Brain Injury

There is nothing mild about mild brain injury. No matter if you got injured on a cruise or road, every brain injury is serious.  Each year approximately 500,000 individuals make emergency room visits and 200,000 hospitalizations occur from Mild Brain Injury, according to a 2003 report by the Centers for Disease Control. The effects of…

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By On September 14th, 2005

Pro-Footballer Dies from Repeated Head Injuries

From the Phildelphia Post: “Former Steelers lineman Terry Long died from swelling of the brain caused in part by repeated and chronic head injuries received while playing football, according to the findings of Allegheny County Coroner Dr. Cyril Wecht. The injuries are similar to those seen in boxers who have been repeatedly hit in the…

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By On September 9th, 2005

Some Recent Findings on TBI

Since the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a booth here at the NASHIA conference, I availed myself of a few materials and found the following information: Of the 1.4 million brain injuries that happen every year, children under 14 make up a third of those reported. Many people believe motor vehicle accidents…

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By On September 8th, 2005

Aging with a Brain Injury

As more people survive severe brain injuries and research becomes available regarding individuals at the 10 to 20-year interval following injury, we are seeing information about “the graying of brain injury”. For those of us who live and work with TBI survivors, our experiences are a practical and evolving research project. Many of these people…

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By On September 8th, 2005

Indispensible Resource for Mild/Moderate TBI Survivors

Everytime I attend a brain injury-related conference, I get inspired by the fascinating individuals I meet and the programs they’re involved with. This morning, at the National Association of Head Injury Administrator’s Conference (NASHIA), I had the honor of meeting Lisa Keller, a TBI survivor who turned her recovery into a remarkable tool for individuals…

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By On September 7th, 2005

Nebraska and Rattlesnakes

Yesterday, I conducted an evaluation just a short drive from Denver, in Western Nebraska. The terrain was yellow and desolate and the sky absolutely enormous–all in all a lovely time to roll down the windows and turn on the radio. Here’s a snapshot I grabbed at a rest area: Out in remote areas, I’m lucky…

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By On September 1st, 2005

NASHIA’s State of the States Conference

Next week, I’ll be attending the National Association of State Head Injury Administrator’s (NASHIA) State of the States Conference in Denver, Colorado. In case you ‘re unfamiliar with NASHIA, it’s goal is “to assist state government in promoting partnerships and building systems to meet the needs of individuals with brain injury and their families.” So…

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