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Latest news and informaton on brain injury. concussion, coma, traumatic brain injury authored by noted legal authority on brain injury who is President of Brain Injury Association of New York State and past chair, Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

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Brain Damage Due to Over Medication from Anesthesia

Posted on June 02, 2009
A new web site sponsored by the non-profit Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation promotes the use of brain monitors during anesthesia to prevent brain damage caused by over medication. Death isn't always the biggest danger of too much anesthesia, says Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation...

Glasgow coma scale not best predictor of long term outcome following traumatic brain injury

Posted on June 01, 2009
The findings on the glasgow coma scale (GCS) , the presence of post traumatic amnesia (PTA) and abnormal findings on an MRI are often looked at to predict the long term consequences of traumatic brain injury. New research indicates that the presence and duration of post traumatic amnesia as well as structural changes found on MRI studeis are better predictors then the use of the glasgow coma scale to predict long term consequences of traumatic brain injury...

Living with the uncertainty of epilepsy

Posted on May 31, 2009
Epilepsy is a common consequence following all types of head trauma. Epilepsy has been found to occur following mild, moderate and severe brain injury and often occurs following car accidents, drowning and injuries that cause lack of oxygen to the brain...

New Guidelines for Epilepsy and Pregnancy

Posted on May 31, 2009
New guidelines developed by the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society show it's relatively safe for women with epilepsy to become pregnant, but caution must be taken, including avoiding one particular epilepsy drug that can cause birth defects...

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Effects of Brain Trauma In Children May Last For Life Time

Posted on May 30, 2009
The effects of a traumatic brain injury in childhood may linger for years, a meta-analysis showed. Deficits in intellectual functioning and attention in children with moderate traumatic brain injury resolved only modestly after two years, "suggesting that they do not fully catch up to their demographically-matched peers," according to Talin Babikian, Ph...

Nutritional requirements following severe traumatic brain injury

Posted on May 29, 2009
The Brain Trauma Foundation(BTF) is sponsoring a lecture on the nutritional requirements for patients who have sustained a severe traumatic brain injury . The lecture is scheduled for June 2, 2009 from 12:00-1:00 PM EST and will be a live, interactive, web-based lecture on "Food for Thought" Implementation of Nutritional Guidelines for the Acute TBI Patient...

More evidence that children need to be assessed following a concussion before being allowed to go back to sports or play time activities

Posted on May 28, 2009
Children hospitalized with concussions should wait until they are seen by a clinician in a follow-up exam before returning to regular sports or playtime activities, according to researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Rather than only consulting a doctor when there are obvious trouble signs after the initial treatment, the Children's Hospital researchers recommend that a qualified healthcare provider perform a formal assessment after hospital discharge but before child resumes exertional activities...

New national guideline proposed for sports concussions

Posted on May 28, 2009
A national guideline that young athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in practice or games be removed from competition until examined or cleared by a medical professional is at the heart of a multi-organizational call-to-action announced today at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle...

Brain Injury Legislative Update

Posted on May 23, 2009
This week's brain injury legislative update has been prepared by the Brain Injury Association of America: Health Care Reform Update This week the Senate Finance Committee engaged in three daylong sessions to discuss various policy options that may be included in a Health Care Reform bill later this year...

The Brain Injury Association of

Posted on May 17, 2009
The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will present its 2009 annual seminar, titled "Brain Injury Perspectives," from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 and 21 at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, Eatontown. The seminar will feature more than 20 workshops and 40 exhibitors...

Brain Injury Association Legislative Update

Posted on May 16, 2009
Here is this week's leglislative update provided by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA): Health Care Reform Update This week House Democratic leaders vowed to pass a comprehensive overhaul of the nation's health care system before the Congressional recess in August...

Brain Injury Legislative Update

Posted on May 09, 2009
The following is this week's brain injury legislative update, prepared by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) Health Care Reform Update Lawmakers are now developing policy options that could become part of the national health care reform, but currently no legislation has been introduced and there are no specific bills to support or oppose...

Urge Congress to Support the Principles of the Brain Injury Healthcare Reform Pledge

Posted on May 08, 2009
The following request has been received from the Brain Injury Association of America: The Brain Injury Association has embarked on what may be the most important advocacy effort in our 29-year history. President Obama and the U.S. Congress are undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of our nation's healthcare system and the discussions on what to include in the legislation are happening now...

A message of support for our care givers

Posted on May 07, 2009
The following message was prepared by Lee Woodruff. She has shared some very poingnant thoughts that need repeating. Please share this message with your friends. Memorial Day is on the horizon and for most of us, it�s a blessed three-day weekend where we can sleep in, char something on the BBQ and relax with our friends...

Brain Injury Association of New York State Fundraising Event

Posted on May 06, 2009
Join me on Saturday, May 30, 2009, to walk and roll with other supporters of the Brain Injury Association of New York State in the 21st Annual Freihofer?s Community Walk in Albany, NY. This fun event gives us all the opportunity to raise funds for the Association...

How long should we monitor cerebral perfusion pressure following a severe traumatic brain injury?

Posted on May 05, 2009
Autoregulation is the ability of the brain to regulate the amount of oxygen it receives. Following a severe traumatic brain injury the autoregulatory ability of the brain is impaired leading to profound changes in oxygen perfusion pressure. The medical profession with large efforts on the part of the Brain Trauma Foundation has recognized the importance of monitoring perfusion pressure in the brain immediately following severe brain injuries...

Concussion: Compliance with Return to Play Advice and Follow-up Status

Posted on May 04, 2009
While we are all concerned with the incidence of concussions in sporting activities and return to play decisions, we need to have equal concern for the rate of compliance among individuals who have sustained concussions. The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, (Volume 36, Number 2 / March 2009) reports the results of a study designed to determine the compliance rate among hockey players with concussion or other head injuries who were advised by a physician about return to play...

Congratulations to Dr. Wayne Gordon

Posted on May 03, 2009
Congratulations to Dr. Wayne A. Gordon, Professor of Neuropsychology at New York City's Mt. Sinai Hospital School of Medicine, this year's recipient of the Robert L. Moody Prize for Distinguished Initiatives in Brain Injury Research and Rehabilitation...

This Week's Brain Injury Legislative Update

Posted on May 01, 2009
The following brain injury legislative update was produced by the Brain Injury Association of America: Appropriations Update On Wednesday, marking President Obama's first 100 days in office, Congress adopted a fiscal year 2010 budget resolution, setting the stage for action on many of his top legislative priorities...

Disability Law Handbook

Posted on April 30, 2009
The Southwest DBTAC has announced that their Disability Law Handbook is now available on their website. Click: Disability Handbook. The book can be downloaded and you can print as many copies as you would like. The book will also be translated into Spanish and is expected to available electronically in about three weeks...

Important Information to Aid Families With Discharge From Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation Facilities

Posted on April 29, 2009
The United Hospital Fund wants to make you aware of a new resource, Next Steps In Care which provides information ot patients and family members regarding the important information necessary to make informed decisions when someone is about to be discharged from a hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation facility...

Brain Injury Program To Be Held at Mt Sinai Medical Center, New York

Posted on April 28, 2009
The death of Natasha Richardson has generated many inquiries at Mt. Sinai Hospital for a program addressing brain injury prevention, diagnosis and treatment. A program entitled: Brain Injury: Perspectives on Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment has been announced with providing members of the community information on: Brain injury and sports Brain injury prevention strategies How to recognize a head or brain injury What do to if you suspect a brain injury and where to go When: May 11, 2009 at 6:00 pm ? 7:00 pm Where: Seminar Room, 1st floor, 1425 Madison The program is open to the general public...

New Traumatic Brain Injury Policy Position to Open in New York State

Posted on April 27, 2009
As a result of the recent grant received by the State of New York for the improvement of services to victims of traumatic brain injury, a new position has been created fwith the New York State Department of Health for the administration of this grant...

New Neuroanatomy Application For I Phone

Posted on April 27, 2009
Thanks to medGadget for alerting me to this cool new application for I Phones that will enable you to see the human brain in three D with identification of over 200 regions. Here is an excerpt from the device's product page: Cerebrii is an interactive neuroanatomy tool put together by a student for fellow neuroscience students and enthusiasts...

This week's brain injury legislative update

Posted on April 26, 2009
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has requested that I distribute this week's traumatic brain injury legislative update. Healthcare Reform Next week, BIAA will engage in a series of meetings in the House, Senate, and the White House to discuss healthcare reform principles that would benefit the brain injury community...

The American Academy of Pediatrics

Posted on April 26, 2009
The American Academy of Pediatrics wants doctors to stop using the term "shaken baby syndrome" in favor of something more scientific. The largest U.S. pediatricians' group recommends "abusive head trauma," calling it a more comprehensive diagnosis for brain, skull and spinal injuries associated with shaking and other head injuries inflicted on infants...

Support the Neurotechnology Initiative Act of 2009

Posted on April 25, 2009
A request has been received today from the Brain Injury Association of America that our readers be rquested to urge their house of representative member to Cosponsor HR 1483, The National Neurotechnology Initiative Act of 2009. Members of the House of Representatives have introduced the National Neurotechnology Initiative Act (HR 1483), a bill designed to foster new discoveries and accelerate the development of new and safer treatments for Americans living with brain-related illness, injury or disease...

Tinnitus Association Annual Walk For A Cure

Posted on April 24, 2009
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is a frequent occurrence following a traumatic brain injury. The condition can be quite disabling with disruptions to every aspect of an individual's life. The American Tinnitus Association(ATA) is raising funds for their critical mission of assisting victims of tinnitus, research efforts and advocacy programs...

Long Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury In Children

Posted on April 21, 2009
Thanks to the Child Psychology and Reserach Blog for tipping me off to an article published in the Journal Pediatrics entitled, Longitudinal Trajectories of Postconcussive Symptoms in Children With Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries and Their Relationship to Acute Clinical Status...

Sports Concussions To Be Discussed At Next Meeting New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council

Posted on April 20, 2009
The next meeting of the New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council will be held this Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in Delmar, New York in the Main Conference Room of the Health Department offices located at 161 Delaware Avenue, Delmar...

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