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Cerebral Hypoxia

Oxygen is our lifeblood. Learn how a decrease of oxygen supply to the brain can occur after TBI.

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What is Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor? (And why you should care)

“Regular exercise bathes the brain in a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF. This specific protein has been shown to speed brain injury recovery.” That was all it took to fuel my hunger to learn more about BDNF...

Study Reveals Gaps in Follow Up Care After Concussion

A large proportion of patients with mTBI do not receive follow-up care after injury even when they experience ongoing postconcussive symptoms.

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Beautiful Truth

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to share with a group of caregivers and survivors at a rehab. From the moment they entered the gym, I sensed their exceptional spirits. This was not surprising, as I have discovered the brain injury community to be comprised of the finest people you will ever encounter.

The Link Between TBI Severity, Loss of Consciousness, and Dementia in Veterans

In this cohort study of more than 350 000 veterans, even mild TBI without LOC was associated with more than a 2-fold increase in the risk of dementia diagnosis.

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Feeling Brain-Injured

Recently, some friends asked me to join them at a local bar for a monthly get together. I chose to decline because I try to avoid situations that make me feel brain-injured.

Where to Get Help for PTSD

Information to help you find local mental health services and information on trauma and PTSD.

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The Only Normal I Know

Shortly after my injury, I heard someone describe life after brain injury as “the new normal.” Frankly, I could not stand that phrase. There was nothing normal about my life during those difficult early years after my injury.

Selecting a Complementary Health Practitioner: Credentialing, Licensing, and Education

Find the right specialist.

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Computer Access and Adaptations

Adaptive technologies can make all the difference for people with TBI. Learn more about what is available.

How Mobile Technology Helps

Over the past decade, as smartphones, tablets, and all their millions of apps have emerged, opportunities to use these tools have mushroomed. Here are a few examples of the way mobile technologies have helped my clients with brain injury.

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Caught Between Two Worlds

It’s time for a deep and personal confession. As my path of recovery continues to move forward, I have been consumed by guilt. In what amounts to a bit of irony, I’m experiencing survivor guilt.

Aphasia: 10 Conversational Tips for Caregivers

Caregiver tips for living with aphasia.

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Brain Injury ID Card

Free, personalized brain injury wallet identification card designed to help police, emergency personnel, and others more easily identify brain injury survivors, and insure that they are treated appropriately, and provided support as needed.

What Stephen Hawking Taught Us About Living with Disability

Stephen Hawking, a world-renowned scientist who recently passed away, had a brilliant mind that was trapped inside a paralyzed body, and I could not stop thinking about how the opposite is often the case with traumatic brain injury.

The #1 Way Caregivers Can Help with Memory Problems After Brain Injury

Dr. David Arciniegas shares the most important way family and friends can help somebody with a memory problem after brain injury.

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Memory Problems: When Am I Going to Get Better?

Memory Problems After Brain Injury: When Am I Going to Get Better?

Dr. David Arciniegas explains why recovery predictions are so difficult to make and what he looks at to predict where recovery is likely to go.

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Can Primary Care Providers Treat Memory Problems After TBI?

Many primary care physicians don't believe they are the right person to provide care for a person with a brain injury. Dr. David Arciniegas explains why this is not true.

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When Memory Issues After Brain Injury Impact Other Health Problems

People with brain injury may have other health problems and memory problems affect their ability to manage their health. Two experts share strategies for managing these scenarios.

Is It a Memory Problem or Something Else?

Some medical issues after a brain injury can be mistaken as a "memory problem."

Medications For Memory Problems After Brain Injury

In addition to the strategies that people can use to help improve memory function after brain injury, there are some medical treatments that may be able to help as well.

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Blast Injury: The Invisible Wound

The story of Gunnery Sgt. Evan Ahlin, a blast-induced TBI survivor who continues to serve, more than seven years after his initial injury.

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence

Traumatic Brain Injury in Domestic Violence Victims: A Retrospective Study

Research shows that victims of domestic violence suffer brain injuries similar to those of football players. Experts are looking at ways to address this silent epidemic.

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Life After Brain Injury: My Struggles and Strategies for Memory Issues

Jason Cowper and Tonya Howell share their stories of coming to terms with changes in their memory, and strategies they use to compensate for these changes.

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Life After Brain Injury – Changing the Inner Narrative

We've all got it, that inner voice that constantly narrates our lives. It is simply part of being human. But as many of us know, brain injury can complicate things. Gone can be the ability to know intuitively when and how to handle things. Without warning, our inner narrator takes on a new power.