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Cell Death Versus Cell Survival

Researcher David Hovda, PhD is less interested in aptosis — or cell death — after TBI than what the cells that survive are doing to compensate for what is lost.

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Across the United States: Consistency of Care for Brain Injury

Today versus 20 years ago, the standards of care for TBI across the US have vastly improved. However, these standards could certainly be higher and more consistent across all medical centers.

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Brain Injury: What Doctors and Researchers Have Learned

There is always more to learn, but certain changes — from monitoring cranial pressure to having patients lie at an incline instead of flat — have increased recovery in patients post-injury.

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Dr. David Hovda Talks About Progress in the Field of TBI

Progress in research and treatment for brain injury may seem slow, but a closer look will show otherwise.

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Libby Parker: Finding Her Rhythm

In the last chapter of Naomi Parker's book about her daughter’s brain injury, Libby was starting her senior year of high school. BrainLine wanted to find out where she is now.

Anne Forrest: Bringing Up Baby

By the time baby Daniel arrived, Anne Forrest “had been practicing having a baby for a long time.”

Effective Strategies for Occupational Therapy Post-Brain Injury

Goal-directed OT can help people after brain injury.

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Planning Ahead After a Brain Injury is Related To Better Outcomes

Learn why it's better to "plan" than "avoid" after a brain injury.

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Heterotopic Ossification: Why Are Some People with TBI More Susceptible?

Learn the risk factors for heterotopic ossification.

Electronic Versus Paper Reminders for Remembering After Brain Injury

What devices and strategies for remembering work best for people with brain injury?

How to Find Local or State Support After a Brain Injury

Learn what help is available before filing for disability benefits.

Elaine Sherard

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Advocacy

Rehabilitation

Employment & Training

Fatigue and Sleep After TBI

Good sleep hygiene can make a world of difference after a TBI.

Nathan Zasler, MD

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Sleeping Problems

Symptoms

Fifty Years After a Concussion, Can Treatment Still Help?

The earlier the treatment the better, but it’s never too late to help your brain recover.

Steven Flanagan, MD

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Rehabilitation

Depression in Primary Care: A Military Healthcare Perspective

Depression is one of the most common symptoms after a combat-related brain injury. Learn how to help your service member or veteran.

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Goal Setting and Coordination of Care: Tone Management in Brain Injury

Learn about the recent advances in treating and managing brain injury-related spasticity.

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BrainSTARS

BrainSTARS offers many short articles for teachers and parents to help their child make the leap back into life following a brain injury.

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BrainSTARS: Social Skills

Understand that your child or student may desire friendships but lacks the skills necessary to develop and nurture them. Learn how to help.

BrainSTARS: New Learning

Use classroom performance, not global scores on intelligence and achievement testing, as your guide to instructional objectives and modifications for kids with TBI.

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BrainSTARS: Mental Processing Speed

Accommodate a child with TBI's slow mental processing with environmental supports. You will see the difference!

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BrainSTARS: Judgement

Poor judgement is a result of thinking problems, and is not intentional.

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BrainSTARS: Word Retrieval

Learn how to help students with brain injury find the words they are looking for — at home and at school.

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BrainSTARS: Attention

Remember that your child or student does not choose to not pay attention. Here are tips for parents and teachers to help.

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Are High Altitudes Bad for Someone who Sustained a Brain Injury?

A mother wants to know if her daughter should go skydiving.

Jeffrey Bazarian, MD

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Living with Traumatic Brain Injury

Sports Injuries

A Brain Injury Support Group Could Be One of the Best Things That Ever Happens to You

"I never thought I was a 'support group person' ... I wanted to take action, not talk about my problems."

Not All Nutritional Supplements Are Safe After Brain Injury

Nutritional supplements can have positive — and negative effects on short-term memory.