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An Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury
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Bruce Stern recently recorded a video blog where he discussed what traumatic brain injury is, they different types of TBI, and the various symptoms associated with brain injuries.
Civil Rights of Minimally Conscious Patients
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A recent Opinion Page article in the New York Times discusses the implications of covert consciousness on patients’ rights. Covert consciousness is a state of consciousness that cannot be detected by bedside examination. The author pointedly asks: “If there is a legal obligation to educate the developing brain, should there… Continue reading
Airlines’ Shrinking Seat Space May Increase Likelihood of Head Injuries
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While the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has addressed protection from head injuries for flight attendants, according to a recent article, it has not addressed the impact of shrinking seat designs on the safety of passengers. A second article states that no seat in coach meets the FAA’s standards for the space… Continue reading
Women May Experience Concussion Symptoms Differently Than Men
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Females experience concussions differently than males but there has been little research on the topic. Dr. Mayumi Prins, a professor of neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and director of the UCLA Brain Injury Research Center education program, is looking to change that. He notes that… Continue reading
New York Court Upholds Validity of DTI
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A New York trial court recently denied defendants’ motion to compel plaintiff’s radiologist to produce Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) control group data. In Siracusa v. City Ice Pavilion, LLC, the plaintiff was injured while participating in an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, held at a hockey rink owned and operated by… Continue reading
How Does a Parent’s Brain Injury Impact the Children?
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When an individual suffers from a brain injury, the resulting cognitive, physical, social, and psychological effects often create challenges for that person. Other family members may also be affected, including spouses and children. A recent study investigated the emotional and behavioral impact on children when a parent has a severe… Continue reading
Does Football Increase Risk of Degenerative Brain Disease?
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was found in 110 of 111 (99 percent) brains of deceased former National Football League players that were donated to scientific research, according to a study published in the medical journal JAMA. CTE, a neurodegenerative brain disease, was also neuropathologically diagnosed in 177 of the 202… Continue reading
Kessler Foundation Researchers Awarded Grants for TBI Research
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Four Kessler Foundation researchers were awarded two-year grants to fund studies of functional and cognitive deficits in individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI). The grants, totaling $713,000, were awarded by the New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research (NJCBIR). Researchers will study functional and cognitive deficits in individuals… Continue reading
Do Brain Injuries Accelerate Cognitive Aging?
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A recent review examined clinical and experimental literature for information on the long-term cognitive impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the context of cognitive aging. Neurobiological changes take place as part of the normal aging process. The issue evaluated through the literature is whether those individuals who experience cognitive… Continue reading
What is Diffusion Tensor Imaging? How Will It Improve Brain Injury Research?
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Much of the recent research concerning mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has focused on professional athletes and military veterans. This research may not apply to individuals with mTBI whose injuries result from other causes, including motor vehicle collisions and falls. Autopsies of individuals with these types of injuries indicate that… Continue reading
