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| | Traumatic Brain Injury |
 | | Neuropsychiatric sequelae of stroke and traumatic brain injury: The role of psychostimulants. | | | Injury to these parts of the brain can result in a range of behavioral, mood, and cognitive problems. | | | Although the status of neurotransmitters in more chronic TBI is not fully understood, disturbances in the function of these substances may underlie certain problems that follow TBI, such as mood, behavior or intellect problems. |
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http://ccm.psych.uic.edu/Research/TBI/TBIinfo.htm
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| | Traumatic Brain Injury - neurologychannel |
| | Nevertheless, coping with the life-changing consequences of traumatic brain injury presents a great challenge for patients, families, physicians, therapists, and society. | | | Although any injury to the brain is serious, and severe damage can be fatal, medical and surgical advances have improved the odds for surviving a TBI. | | | The lower part of the brain (called the brain stem) passes through a hole at the base of the skull and merges with the spinal cord and the rest of the nervous system. |
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http://www.neurologychannel.com/tbi
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| | Traumatic Brain Injury: Hope Through Research: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) |
| | NINDS researchers are investigating the extent of brain plasticity after injury and developing therapies to enhance plasticity as a means of restoring function. | | | Focuses on the acute phase of traumatic brain injury and methods to improve chances of a meaningful recovery. | | | Generally it occurs within the first year of the injury and is characterized by worsening neurological outcome, impaired consciousness, behavioral changes, ataxia (lack of coordination or balance), incontinence, or signs of elevated ICP. |
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http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tbi/detail_tbi.htm
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| | Practice Areas: Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury in Chicago, Illinois |
| | When a traumatic injury damages vertebrae in the spinal column, the spinal cord itself may be injured. | | | Spinal cord injury results in impaired sensation and movement, because spinal cord injury inhibits the ability of the brain and nerves to work together. | | | There are two types of traumatic brain injury - closed head and penetrating head injury, which both can lead to bruising or bleeding, tearing and swelling. |
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http://www.gdmlawfirm.com/litigation/tbi_spinal.html
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| | eMedicine - Traumatic Brain Injury: Definition, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology : Article by Segun T Dawodu, MD, FAAPMR, ... |
| | Uncal herniation: This type of injury involves displacement of the medial edge of the uncus and the hippocampal gyrus medially and over the ipsilateral edge of the tentorium cerebelli foramen, causing compression of the midbrain, while the ipsilateral or contralateral third nerve may be stretched or compressed. | | | Intracerebral hemorrhages occur within the cerebral parenchyma secondary to lacerations or contusion of the brain with injury to larger deeper cerebral vessels with extensive cortical contusion. | | | Regner A, Alves LB, Chemale I, et al: Neurochemical characterization of traumatic brain injury in humans. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic212.htm
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| | Neuropsychology & Behavioral Neuroscience |
| | The brain stem and related structures at the base of the brain, between the brain and spinal cord, represent the oldest structures in the brain. | | | A blow to the head may cause a contusion (bruise) to the brain, which is usually focal, and it may or may not result in unconsciousness. | | | After many years of a general lack of knowledge about the nature of head injury and the lack of funds, government agencies have been made aware of the magnitude of the problem and research regarding treatment of head injury is now being actively supported and encouraged. |
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http://neuro.psyc.memphis.edu/NeuroPsyc/np-dx-traum.htm
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| | Disability Info: Traumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheet (FS18) |
| | Brain injuries can range from mild to severe, and so can the changes that result from the injury. | | | The term applies to open or closed head injuries resulting in impairments in one or more areas, such as cognition; language; memory; attention; reasoning; abstract thinking; judgment; problem-solving; sensory, perceptual, and motor abilities; psycho-social behavior; physical functions; information processing; and speech. | | | A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school. |
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http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs18txt.htm
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| | Traumatic Brain Injury: Research |
| | The Magnesium Sulfate study is a study of a new treatment for head injury. | | | We contribute information about brain injury, treatments, costs, and outcomes to a national database at the Traumatic Brain Injury National Data Center. | | | More specifically, the goals of this study are to see if Ritalin improves memory and what parts of the brain may be responsible for improvement. |
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http://depts.washington.edu/rehab/tbi
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| | TBI: Traumatic Brain Injury |
| | Our mission is to be the leading internet resource for education, advocacy, research and suport for brain injury surviviors, their families, and medical and rehabilitation professionals. | | | If you or family member have suffered a brain injury and have a legal question use our free case evaluation, provided by Cohen Placitella & Roth, P.C. If you or a family member have suffered a brain injury and have a question about treatment or rehabilitative services use our free information request service. | | | This site aims to ease the transition from shock and despair at the time of a brain injury to coping and problem solving. |
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http://www.traumaticbraininjury.com
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| | Traumatic Brain Injury |
| | Forces of impact cause the brain to bounce around the rough, somewhat jagged inner surfaces of the skull, resulting in contusions and bruising. | | | Coma is a prolonged period of unconsciousness, and in most instances a longer duration of coma is associated with greater severity at injury. | | | Pre-injury abilities, personality of the individual, and severity of the injury all influence recovery. |
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http://www.asha.org/about/publications/leader-online/archives/2002/q2/020625a.htm
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| | Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide |
| | A person with brain injury may have just a single opportunity for rehabilitation. | | | Founded in 1980, Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) is an experienced and respected resource of rehabilitation programs for acquired brain injury. | | | This program is designed to help people improve memory skills by "doing and practicing" memory exercises and techniques. |
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http://www.neuroskills.com
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| | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) |
| | Resources for families and those with brain injuries. | | | This study emphasizes the importance of recognizing the demands on family members who have assumed the responsibility of caring for a loved one who has incurred a severe or disabling physical condition. | | | This series of brochures -- written by various experts -- offers a layman's guide for families and individuals with brain injury to the process of rehabilitation from brain injury. |
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http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/Newsletter/FPN_4_2.html
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| | Healthopedia.com - Head Injury (Concussion, Injury to the Head, Closed Head Injury, Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain ... |
| | Head injuries are more common in an individual with: | | | Healthopedia.com - Head Injury (Concussion, Injury to the Head, Closed Head Injury, Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury) | | | Alternate Names : Concussion, Injury to the Head, Closed Head Injury, Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury |
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http://www.healthopedia.com/head-injury
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| | National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury |
| | The mission of the National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury is to provide relevant, practical information for professionals, persons with brain injury, and family members. | | | We have more than 20 years of experience developing intervention programs, assessment tools, and investigating the special needs and problems of people with brain injury and their families. | | | Visitors are encouraged to sign up for our "NRC for TBI Mail List." The mail service is convenient means for you to receive up-to -date information about changes to the site such as new Pat columns, educational opportunities, and new products. |
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http://www.neuro.pmr.vcu.edu
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| | Traumatic Brain Injury Resources |
| | Traumatic Brain Injury: Proving a Lifetime Disability and other resources on TBI from the Alexander Law Firm | | | Preservice/Inservice Training Program in the Area of Traumatic Brain Injury | | | Traumatic Brain Injury results from rapid acceleration and deceleration of the brain, including shearing (tearing) of nerve fibers, contusion (bruising) of the brain tissue against the skull, brain stem injuries, and edema (swelling). |
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http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/cise/ose/categories/tbi.html
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| | Brain Injury Resources - California Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys - Masry & Vititoe |
| | Anoxic Brain Injury Closed Head Injury Open Head Injury Contusion Catastrophic Injury Spinal Cord Injury Toxic Exposure | | | An attorney client relationship is not established by submitting this initial contact information to our office. | | | California Personal Injury Attorneys-Jim Vititoe of Vititoe & Associates has been handling cases of catastrophic personal injury, brain injury, toxic exposure and wrongful death for many decades and is considered one of the leading firms in the nation. |
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http://www.traumaticbraininjurylawfirm.com/links.shtml
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| | Traumatic Brain Injury |
| | What Kinds of Rehabilitation Should a TBI Patient Receive? | | | The physical, behavioral, or mental changes that may result from head trauma depend on the areas of the brain that are injured. | | | Traumatic brain injury is sudden physical damage to the brain. |
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http://www.braininjurydisorders.org
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| | Traumatic Brain Injury |
| | • Michigan Resource Guide for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injuries and their Families | | | • Resources for Persons with Brain Injury and their Families | | | TBI - Learn more about this injury to the head |
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http://www.michigan.gov/ltc/0,1607,7-148-7590_9814---,00.html
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| | TBI - Traumatic brain Injury |
| | The signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be subtle. | | | The severity of a TBI may range from “mild,” i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. | | | TBI can cause a wide range of functional changes affecting thinking, sensation, language, and/or emotions. |
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http://www.cdc.gov/node.do?id=0900f3ec8000dbdc
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| | Traumatic Brain Injury |
| | The TBI TAC was established to help States in the planning and development of effective programs that improve access to health and other services for individuals with TBI and their families. | | | The Federal TBI Program supports systems change activities so that individual States can evaluate their current structure and policy with the goal of ensuring that their systems better meet the needs of individuals with TBI and their families. | | | Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance Center (TAC): The Federal TBI Program supports a TBI TAC at the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators. |
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http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/programs/tbi.htm
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| | Traumatic Brain Injury |
| | Is caused by a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments; | | | The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (BIANC) Family Hotline: | | | What types of support are available for people with traumatic brain injury? |
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http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/mhddsas/tbi
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