Posts Tagged ‘TBI’
By jasonmaddox On December 6th, 2011
In early November, a group of neuroscientists, medical experts, and policymakers came together at a conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota to talk about the ways different experts could work together to…
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By jasonmaddox On December 3rd, 2011
A woman who sustained a serious brain injury while undergoing a routine procedure at a local medical center was recently awarded $2.9 million dollars for future medical costs, pain and…
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By jasonmaddox On November 3rd, 2011
More good news on the military front: A new military order has resulted in 9,000 service members being temporarily removed from combat in order to check for signs of brain…
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By jasonmaddox On October 28th, 2011
According to a recent article from HealthcareIT News, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Department of Defense (DOD) are building a central database for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Essentially,…
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By jasonmaddox On October 25th, 2011
There is a growing community of people who are providing care to their loved ones who have experienced a brain injury. What unites the people in this community is their…
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By jasonmaddox On October 24th, 2011
Because the mere mention of video games can spark controversy—are they or aren’t they the root of all evil?—news about the potential benefits they have on people’s cognitive abilities is…
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By jasonmaddox On October 6th, 2011
Though we’ve seen greater effort to address traumatic brain injuries and suicide rates of military personnel in the past several years, TIME magazine recently reported that there were 32 suspected…
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By jasonmaddox On September 1st, 2011
Students’ least favorite time of year is upon us: the end of summer. While the back-to-school jitters are in full swing for most, students with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may…
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By jasonmaddox On August 1st, 2011
It is not abnormal for traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients to experience some type of sleep disorder. In fact, researchers believe that 30% to 70% of TBI patients experience a…
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