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Expectations Versus Recommendations After a Brain Injury

Expectations Versus Recommendations After a Brain Injury

People with TBI often had higher expectations for work and social life than their post-acute program staff recommended, a discrepancy partially attributed to TBI-related cognitive disorders.

Blast Versus Blunt Force Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Blast Versus Blunt Force Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

A study looks at the difference in post-concussive symptoms depending on the cause of combat-related mild TBI.

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Early Research on the Use of Neuroimaging for Tailoring TBI Rehabilitation

Early Research on the Use of Neuroimaging for Tailoring TBI Rehabilitation

A specific analytical technique used during MRI may help people choose among possible cognitive rehab interventions.

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Acupuncture Helps Brain Injury-Related Sleep Issues

Acupuncture Helps Brain Injury-Related Sleep Issues

Medication and acupuncture both help with sleep issues after brain injury but acupuncture has fewer side effects.

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More Reasons to Exercise After a Brain Injury

More Reasons to Exercise After a Brain Injury

Improved mood, cardiovascular fitness, and increased self-esteem are some of the main reasons people with a brain injury should partake in regular exercise.

Military Traumatic Brain Injury: An Examination of Important Differences

Military Traumatic Brain Injury: An Examination of Important Differences

Evidence for primary blast effects upon the central nervous system is limited and controversial. Learn more.

Use of Zoloft After Brain Injury

Use of Zoloft After Brain Injury

This drug does not prevent cognitive and behavioral problems after at TBI, but may help treat them.

Peer Group Support Can Enhance Well-Being After Brain Injury

Peer Group Support Can Enhance Well-Being After Brain Injury

Peer group intervention helped improve depression scores and community integration.

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Post-Traumatic Amnesia and Functional Outcome After Brain Injury

Post-Traumatic Amnesia and Functional Outcome After Brain Injury

The longer the amnesia, the longer the recovery.

Sleep Medications May Have Unwanted Side Effects

Sleep and Traumatic Brain Injury

Some sleep medications cause cognitive problems post-TBI.

Revisiting the TBI and Gender Question After TBI

Research Update: Revisiting the TBI and Gender Question After TBI

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

Research Update: The Importance of Staying Involved After TBI

Working or volunteering is good for the mind and body.

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The Benefits of Exercise After TBI

Research Update: The Benefits of Exercise After TBI

Learn why strength begets strength, especially after TBI.

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Realizing the Extent of the TBI

Research Update: Realizing the Extent of the TBI

How much insight do people have about their limitations?

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The Role of Race, Ethnicity, and TBI

Research Update: The Role of Race, Ethnicity, and TBI

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

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Diffusion Tensor Imaging

Research Update: Diffusion Tensor Imaging

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

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