Hopeful Outlook for 2009
One of my favorite brain injury advocates, Laura Schiebelhut, included a hopeful paragraph in her recent newsletter about brain injury legislative initiatives. It reads: "The outcomes of the recent November…
ReadArchive for December, 2008
Read This Now
The Institute of Medicine has recently issued an important new report that every healthcare professional needs to be aware of: Gulf War and Health: Volume 7: Long-Term Consequences of Traumatic…
ReadStrokes and Portable CT Scanners
A Chicago hospital has attempted to decrease the time between stroke and CT scan by implementing the use of portable scans. Following a stroke tPA must be administered before 3…
ReadStay Cool Intervention Saves Lives
Ambulances in New York City now make a critical decision if they are transporting a person who is in cardiac arrest. Rather than heading to the nearest hospital which for…
ReadEmbedding of Objects :a form of Self Mutilation
The "embedding" of objects as a form of self-mutilation/self-injury is noted to be in the rise. Individuals who engage in this form of injury often begin as "cutters" and progress…
ReadTraumatic Memories and Brain Function
Our prefrontal cortex plays a significant role in managing traumatic memories. Nivedita Agawal, M.D. of the University of Udine in Italy presented his study on the role of the prefrontal…
ReadA Closer Look at the Numbers
Penny's most recent post dropped a rather shocking statistic that I'd like to revisit: “the number of civilians in the United States living with a long-term disability from traumatic brain…
ReadExercise and Stay Young!
Aerobic exercise may prevent the loss of small blood vessels in the brain, preventing cognitive decline in the elderly according to a study conducted by Feraz Rahman, M.S. a student…
ReadThe Brain: A User’s Guide
McGill University has developed a fantastic teaching tool to help our understanding of brain function. The guide can be customized according to the level of knowledge of the user, from…
ReadHappy Holidays
Veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury have taken the spotlight this past year. However, it is not only our veterans that need to be concerned. Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussions…
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