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Anxiety & Stress

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Stress Symptoms in Relatives After Severe Brain Injury
June 7, 2011
Post-traumatic stress can affect a person’s family members, too.
 

Assistive Technology

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Personal Digital Assistants as Cognitive Aids After Brain Injury
October 29, 2009
A PDA can help boost skills after brain injury.
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Reminder System Can Help Whole Family
February 1, 2009
A technology to compensate for planning and memory difficulties post-injury.
 

Behavioral & Emotional Symptoms

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Study to Determine Lifetime Prevalence of Brain Injury Among Prisoners
October 9, 2012
A substantial proportion of prisoners reported having experienced a TBI during their lifetime, something that could impact their success once released.
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Study Suggests
August 7, 2012
People who have both problematic anger and cognitive impairment after TBI may benefit from specific psychoeducational treatment.
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Monitoring Athletes Symptoms After a Concussion: Verbal Questions or Written Questionnaires?
February 13, 2012
What is the most effective way to track recovery from concussions in athletes?
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Planning Ahead After a Brain Injury is Related To Better Outcomes
November 28, 2011
Learn why it's better to "plan" than "avoid" after a brain injury.
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Recognizing Other People’s Facial Expressions Can Be Hard for People with Brain Injury
September 6, 2011
An inability to perceive others’ emotions can make communication and social interactions difficult.
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Why Do Some People Develop Psychiatric Disorders After a Brain Injury?
August 15, 2011
Psychiatric disorders are common and often debilitating after a brain injury. Learn who is more at risk.
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Coping Skills and Self-Esteem Are Important After a TBI
April 18, 2011
A study looking at the implications of self-esteem and recovery after a TBI.
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Working to Improve Emotional Processing After Brain Injury
February 1, 2010
Treatment may help people with TBI decipher emotional clues.
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Recognizing Others' Emotions After TBI
June 1, 2009
A difficult skill to teach.
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Postponing Gratification
May 7, 2009
Controlling impulsivity can be difficult for people with TBI.
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Positive Effects on Mood After Exercise
January 1, 2009
Learn how physical activity affects mood for people with TBI.
 

Brain Injury Rehabilitation

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What Is Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and How Can It Help Children with TBI?
January 7, 2013
Constraining an unaffected limb while intensely using an affected limb can help children regain upper limb movement after a brain injury.
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The Ability to Drive Safely After a Severe Brain Injury Is Frequently Compromised
October 30, 2012
Driving takes a great deal of concentration and coordination. Rehab for this complex activity should be a main goal of certain reintegration programs.
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Online Calendar More Popular than Traditional Paper Calendars Post-Brain Injury
March 5, 2012
This study showed that online calendars help with memory — as a tool and as a therapy.
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Effective Strategies for Occupational Therapy Post-Brain Injury
December 19, 2011
Goal-directed OT can help people after brain injury.
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Culturally Sensitive Approaches for People with Brain Injury
September 26, 2011
If misunderstood, small cultural differences can hinder a good treatment plan for someone with a brain injury.
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Recommendations for Cognitive Rehabilitation for People with TBI
June 13, 2011
Studies support the effectiveness of cognitive rehab after a brain injury.
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What Determines Rehab Length of Stay After Brain Injury?
February 11, 2011
Statistical model can help rehab teams work best with people with TBI.
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The Power of Working in a Group Setting After a Brain Injury
September 1, 2010
Group treatment could help with learning compensatory cognitive strategies.
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Can Cognitive Therapy on the Internet Help with Depression After Brain Injury?
July 1, 2010
A study shows internet-based cognition therapy helps, but with caveats.
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Landmarks Help Orientation After Brain Injury
April 1, 2010
Helping people follow directions after brain injury.
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Comparing Traumatic Brain Injury and Anoxic Brain Injury in Rehabilitation
March 1, 2010
Are there differences in recovery rates?
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After TBI, Virtual Reality Therapy Helps with Upper Limb Rehab
February 1, 2010
This three-D computer-based technology shows early promise.
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Long-Term Disability After TBI
December 31, 2009
How many people are affected?
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TBI Case Management and Video Teleconferencing
September 16, 2009
A way to keep client and case coordinator in close communication.
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Driving and Community Integration
September 9, 2009
Driving again helps people get more involved post-TBI.
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The Nuances of Self-Awareness Post-TBI
April 1, 2009
A person's level of self-awareness after a brain injury can impact rehab.
 

Caregiving & Brain Injury

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Professional Caregiver Burnout with Patients in Minimally Conscious State
January 28, 2013
Working with patients with severe brain injury can cause emotional exhaustion.
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What’s Good for the Caregiver Is Often Good for the Loved One with TBI
March 28, 2011
Caregivers who have strong social supports may be better able to help loved ones with TBI.
 

Concussion / Mild TBI

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Does the Label “Concussion” Change Treatment?
June 1, 2010
Kids who are diagnosed with a “concussion” might not be getting the care they need.
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The Complexity of Repeat Traumatic Brain Injuries
January 1, 2010
What role do pre-existing conditions play?
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Predicting Recovery after Mild TBI
April 1, 2009
Which medical assessments may be related to later outcomes?
 

Depression

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Depression and Anxiety Common Even Years After TBI
January 1, 2010
Regular psychiatric screenings can help identify and treat emotional issues post-TBI.
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Preferred Treatments for Depression Post-TBI
August 24, 2009
The top choices to fight depression: exercise and counseling.
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Do Anti-Depressants Work for People with TBI?
May 1, 2009
Medication may be an option.
 

Diagnosing & Treating Brain Injury

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More Reasons to Exercise After a Brain Injury
June 4, 2012
Improved mood, cardiovascular fitness, and increased self-esteem are some of the main reasons people with a brain injury should partake in regular exercise.
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Use of Zoloft After Brain Injury
January 24, 2011
This drug does not prevent cognitive and behavioral problems after at TBI, but may help treat them.
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Peer Group Support Can Enhance Well-Being After Brain Injury
October 11, 2010
Peer group intervention helped improve depression scores and community integration.
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Post-Traumatic Amnesia and Functional Outcome After Brain Injury
September 1, 2010
The longer the amnesia, the longer the recovery.
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Severe TBI Can Impact the Cardiac System in Boys
February 19, 2010
Study shows that severe TBI in boys can affect heart rate.
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Deep White Matter Volume Loss — One Predictor of Recovery in Children
February 1, 2010
WMV loss may be one indicator of brain injury severity.
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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.
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The Importance of Staying Involved After TBI
July 1, 2009
Working or volunteering is good for the mind and body.
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Remembering Advice from the ER After Brain Injury
June 1, 2009
Follow-up after a diagnosis of brain injury is important.
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How Definitive Is the Glasgow Coma Scale for Brain Injury?
May 1, 2009
Researchers recommend standardizing definitions and use of this common TBI test.
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Does Hypothermia Help Protect an Injured Brain?
March 1, 2009
Looking at ways to decrease pressure in the brain.
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The Benefits of Exercise After TBI
January 1, 2009
Learn why strength begets strength, especially after TBI.
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The Role of Race, Ethnicity, and TBI
January 1, 2009
Why are African-Americans less satisfied with life one year post-TBI than other ethnic groups?
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Diffusion Tensor Imaging
January 1, 2009
New neuro-imaging may give more specific information post-TBI.
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Does Minority Status Matter?
January 1, 2007
Why do minorities have worse outcomes after TBI than whites?
 

Employment & Training

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Long-Term Issues Post-Brain Injury Can Affect Return to Work
November 19, 2012
More than half of the people with TBI in this study were employed after three years. However, cognitive skills and psychiatric issues remained significant barriers to employment.
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Returning to Work After Brain Injury
June 1, 2009
Learn what the research tells us.
 

Family Concerns

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Parenting Practices Affect a Child’s Recovery Post-Brain Injury
July 17, 2012
More authoritarian parenting practices led to lower adaptive functioning in children post-TBI.
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The Importance of a Family-Focused Approach to Treating Brain Injury
April 24, 2012
Supporting the physical and emotional well-being of the person with TBI and the caregiver will ultimately help the whole family.
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Online Family Problem-Solving Tool
July 8, 2009
Learn how this online intervention helped adolescents with TBI and their families.
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How a Family Intervention Program Can Help After TBI
June 1, 2009
Knowledge is power — for the whole family.
 

Finances

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Medical Debt After TBI
April 30, 2009
Why are people with brain injury at greater risk for bankruptcy?
 

Headaches

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Balance Issues and Headaches After TBI
July 1, 2008
Post-traumatic headaches can be tied to problems with balance after TBI.
 

Intimate Relationships

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Marital Stability After TBI
January 1, 2009
What makes a strong marriage after TBI?
 

Living with Traumatic Brain Injury

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Can Facebook Be a Social Life Preserver for People with Brain Injury?
January 23, 2012
More than half of people with TBI use Facebook to create and maintain friendships.
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Leisure Activities Often Change After a Brain Injury
January 3, 2011
Activities and hobbies post-injury tend to be less active and more isolated.
 

Memory Problems

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Electronic Versus Paper Reminders for Remembering After Brain Injury
October 17, 2011
What devices and strategies for remembering work best for people with brain injury?
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Post-Traumatic Amnesia and Functional Outcome After Brain Injury
September 27, 2010
The longer the amnesia, the longer the recovery.
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Memory Strategies After TBI
March 1, 2010
Group intervention can help people with TBI improve their memories.
 

Military & Veterans

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Attention and Executive Function in Veterans After TBI
September 4, 2009
The combination of mild TBI and PTSD can influence performance.
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Head Injury Increase in Military Highlights Limited Treatment Options: New Research Seeks Answers
February 1, 2008
War and trauma have always gone hand in hand.
 

Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

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Heterotopic Ossification: Why Are Some People with TBI More Susceptible?
November 7, 2011
Learn the risk factors for heterotopic ossification.
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How a Brain Injury Can Affect Gait
May 23, 2011
One or more concussions can affect the way a person walks.
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The Tale of Two Smell Tests Post-Brain Injury
January 1, 2010
The necessity of olfactory tests for people with TBI.
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Measuring Reaction Time Post-TBI
November 25, 2009
Speed does not necessarily predict accuracy after brain injury.
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Olfactory Dysfunction After TBI
October 21, 2009
The sense of smell may be affected after TBI.
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Obesity — a Risk Factor with TBI
January 1, 2009
Higher rates of injury and morbidity are associated with obesity after a TBI.
 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Women During Their Child-Bearing Years May Recover More Slowly from a Mild TBI Than Men
August 1, 2010
A disruption in hormone production in women may delay recovery from TBI.
 

Prevention

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Brain Injury Prevention Needed for Construction Workers
January 1, 2009
Brain injuries are too common on construction sites.
 

School Issues

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Teaching Techniques
July 1, 2008
Find out what studies show about teaching strategies for children TBI.
 

Seniors & Brain Injury

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Age and Gender Play Role in Recovery Outcomes Post-TBI
March 1, 2010
Women and the elderly are the most likely to be referred to home health services.
 

Sleeping Problems

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Acupuncture Helps Brain Injury-Related Sleep Issues
May 14, 2012
Medication and acupuncture both help with sleep issues after brain injury but  acupuncture has fewer side effects.
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Sleep Medications May Have Unwanted Side Effects
March 1, 2010
Some sleep medications cause cognitive problems post-TBI.
 

Sports Injuries

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University Athletes Need More Information About Brain Injury
November 22, 2010
College athletes need to know more about concussions and mild TBIs.
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What Is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?
July 1, 2009
Studies show that CTE is prevalent in many athletes who had head injuries.
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Balance Issues Post-Concussion
April 9, 2009
Balance problems may be linked to headaches after a TBI.
 

Thinking / Cognitive Symptoms

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Level of Executive Functioning Related to Outcome Post-TBI
April 29, 2013
Measuring outcome after TBI can be tricky, but oftentimes the state of the injured person’s cognitive abilities can shed the most light.
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Men and Women Fare the Same Cognitively After Brain Injury
February 14, 2011
Outcome after a brain injury looks about the same in men and women.
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Internet-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation
October 1, 2009
Can instant messaging help people with brain injury?
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Measuring Cognitive Fatigue After TBI
May 5, 2009
The brain may work harder post-injury.
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Realizing the Extent of the TBI
January 1, 2009
How much insight do people have about their limitations?

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