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Sleep Medications May Have Unwanted Side Effects
March 5, 2010

Some sleep medications cause cognitive problems post-TBI.

Age and Gender Play Role in Recovery Outcomes Post-TBI
February 26, 2010

Women and the elderly are the most likely to be referred to home health services.

Severe TBI Can Impact the Cardiac System in Boys
February 19, 2010

Study shows that severe TBI in boys can affect heart rate.

Deep White Matter Volume Loss — One Predictor of Recovery in Children
February 12, 2010

WMV loss may be one indicator of brain injury severity.

After TBI, Virtual Reality Therapy Helps with Upper Limb Rehab
February 4, 2010

This three-D computer-based technology shows early promise.

Working to Improve Emotional Processing After Brain Injury
February 1, 2010

Treatment may help people with TBI decipher emotional clues.

Depression and Anxiety Common Even Years After TBI
January 25, 2010

Regular psychiatric screenings can help identify and treat emotional issues post-TBI .
 

The Complexity of Repeat Traumatic Brain Injuries
January 19, 2010

What role do pre-existing conditions play?

The Tale of Two Smell Tests Post-Brain Injury
January 14, 2010

The necessity of olfactory tests for people with TBI.

Brain Injury Prevention Needed for Construction Workers
January 6, 2010

Brain injuries are too common on construction sites.

Long-Term Disability After TBI
December 31, 2009

How many people are affected?

How a Family Intervention Program Can Help After TBI
December 22, 2009

Knowledge is power — for the whole family.

The Nuances of Self-Awareness Post-TBI
December 17, 2009

A person's level of self-awareness after a brain injury can impact rehab.

Revisiting the TBI and Gender Question After TBI
December 8, 2009

More research is needed to determine if men and women recover differently from brain injury.

Attention and Executive Function in Veterans After TBI
December 3, 2009

The combination of mild TBI and PTSD can influence performance.

Measuring Reaction Time Post-TBI
November 25, 2009

Speed does not necessarily predict accuracy after brain injury.

How Definitive Is the Glasgow Coma Scale for Brain Injury?
November 19, 2009

Researchers recommend standardizing definitions and use of this common TBI test.

Returning to Work After Brain Injury
November 11, 2009

Learn what the research tells us.

Remembering Advice from the ER After Brain Injury
November 5, 2009

Follow-up after a diagnosis of brain injury is important.

Personal Digital Assistants as Cognitive Aids After Brain Injury
October 29, 2009

A PDA can help boost skills after brain injury.

Olfactory Dysfunction After TBI
October 21, 2009

The sense of smell may be affected after TBI.

Internet-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation
October 13, 2009

Can instant messaging help people with brain injury?

Teaching Techniques
October 7, 2009

Find out what studies show about teaching strategies for children TBI.

What Is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?
October 1, 2009

Studies show that CTE is prevalent in many athletes who had head injuries.

Preferred Treatments for Depression Post-TBI
September 24, 2009

The top choices to fight depression: exercise and counseling.

TBI Case Management and Video Teleconferencing
September 16, 2009

A way to keep client and case coordinator in close communication.

Driving and Community Integration
September 9, 2009

Driving again helps people get more involved post-TBI.

Attention and Executive Function in Veterans After TBI
September 4, 2009

The combination of mild TBI and PTSD can influence performance.

The Importance of Staying Involved After TBI
August 27, 2009

Working or volunteering is good for the mind and body.

Does Hypothermia Help Protect an Injured Brain?
August 18, 2009

Looking at ways to decrease pressure in the brain.

Predicting Recovery after Mild TBI
August 13, 2009

Which medical assessments may be related to later outcomes?

Errorless Learning
August 6, 2009

Learn about a teaching procedure that can help people with TBI.

Recognizing Others' Emotions After TBI
July 29, 2009

A difficult skill to teach.

Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms After TBI
July 21, 2009

Most people recover quickly but some symptoms should be monitored.

Balance Issues and Headaches After TBI
July 16, 2009

Post-traumatic headaches can be tied to problems with balance after TBI.

Online Family Problem-Solving Tool
July 8, 2009

Learn how this online intervention helped adolescents with TBI and their families.

Reminder System Can Help Whole Family
July 1, 2009

A technology to compensate for planning and memory difficulties post-injury.

Do Anti-Depressants Work for People with TBI?
June 25, 2009

Medication may be an option.

Measuring Cognitive Fatigue After TBI
June 17, 2009

The brain may work harder post-injury.

Does Minority Status Matter?
June 11, 2009

Why do minorities have worse outcomes after TBI than whites?

Marital Stability After TBI
June 4, 2009

What makes a strong marriage after TBI?

The Benefits of Exercise After TBI
May 28, 2009

Learn why strength begets strength, especially after TBI.

Realizing the Extent of the TBI
May 20, 2009

How much insight do people have about their limitations?

Obesity — a Risk Factor with TBI
May 13, 2009

Higher rates of injury and morbidity are associated with obesity after a TBI.

Postponing Gratification
May 7, 2009

Controlling impulsivity can be difficult for people with TBI.

Medical Debt After TBI
April 30, 2009

Why are people with brain injury at greater risk for bankruptcy?

The Role of Race, Ethnicity, and TBI
April 23, 2009

Why are African-Americans less satisfied with life one year post-TBI than other ethnic groups?

Positive Effects on Mood After Exercise
April 16, 2009

Learn how physical activity affects mood for people with TBI.

Balance Issues Post-Concussion
April 9, 2009

Balance problems may be linked to headaches after a TBI.

Diffusion Tensor Imaging
April 2, 2009

New neuro-imaging may give more specific information post-TBI.