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Easy to Misunderstand the Behavior of a Person with Traumatic Brain Injury

Interpreting the behavior of someone with TBI can be like trying to interpret the words of someone speaking a foreign language. Learn more.

Psychiatric Issues After Brain Injury

Learning patience and acceptance of self after a TBI can be incredibly painful. It takes time and fortitude.

Single Versus Cumulative Concussion

For most people after a single concussion, a 7-10 day course of rest and recovery clears up most problems. Recurring TBIs are a different story.

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The Science Behind Second Impact Syndrome and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Second Impact Syndrome (SIS) can have instant, tragic consequences. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), conversely, can have slow and heartbreaking consequences.

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El trauma generalizado

Entérese de las lesiones a otras partes del cuerpo que pueden resultar de una TBI.

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Nathan D. Zasler, MD

Learn from this expert, an internationally respected physician specialist in brain injury care and rehabilitation.

Nathan Zasler, MD

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Carolyn Rocchio

Learn from this expert, a nationally recognized advocate, author, speaker in the field of brain injury ... and mother of a son who sustained a TBI in 1982.

Carolyn Rocchio

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Traumatic Brain Injury

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Elaine Phillips, MSP, CCC-SLP

Learn from this expert, a speech-language pathologist and manager of an outpatient brain injury rehabilitation program with almost two decades of experience.

Elaine Sherard

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Brian D. Greenwald, MD

Learn from this expert, a doctor and researcher who specializes in traumtic brain injury.

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Traumatic Brain Injury

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Gregory L. Goodrich, PhD

Learn from this expert, a research doctor whose most recent research focused on the treatment of polytrauma veterans with visual loss related to TBI.

Gregory Goodrich, PhD

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Jane Gillett, MD - Ask the Expert

Learn from this expert, a neurologist certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in both pediatric and adult neurology.

Jane Gillett, MD

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Gerard A. Gioia, PhD

Learn from this expert, a pediatric neuropsychologist who has particular expertise in mild traumatic brain injury.

Gerard Gioia, PhD

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Traumatic Brain Injury

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Steven Flanagan, MD

Learn from this expert, a doctor known most notably for his work and knowledge pertaining to brain injury rehabilitation.

Steven Flanagan, MD

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Traumatic Brain Injury

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John D. Corrigan, PhD

Learn from this expert, a research doctor who specializes in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, in particular substance abuse issues related to brain injury.

John Corrigan, PhD

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Traumatic Brain Injury

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Celeste Campbell, PsyD

Learn from this expert, a neuropsychologist who specializes in the cognitive and behavioral issues that can occur from traumatic brain injury.

Celeste Campbell, PsyD

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Traumatic Brain Injury

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Janet Brown, MA, CCC-SLP

Learn from this expert, a certified speech-language pathologist with more than 25 years experience working in the military and civilian arenas.

Janet Brown, MA, CCC-SLP

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Traumatic Brain Injury

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The Dynamics of a Closed Head Injury

A concussion or mild brain injury usually causes a cascade of chemical changes within the brain. Most mild TBIs take 5-10 days to get back to normal, but every injury is unique.

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Second Impact Syndrome in Children

What happens if a young athlete doesn't take the proper amount of time to recover after a concussion before sustaining another?

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Typical Recovery Sequence Following a Child's TBI

From learning to walk again to processing complex information — learn the steps to recovery.

Nueve cosas y media que usted debe saber sobre las lesiones cerebrales traumáticas

9 1/2 Need-to-Know Things About Traumatic Brian Injury

Las 9 1/2 cosas principales que hay que saber sobre la lesión cerebral traumática.

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Myths and Facts about Brain Injury and Children

Learn common misconceptions about TBI and children.

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What is the Difference Between a Subdural and Epidural Hematoma?

What is the difference? Learn more about brain anatomy and types of brain bleeds.

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Can the Brain Recover Regardless of Age?

Up until the time when we die, our brain continues to make new connections and make new neural cells.

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Las lesiones cerebrales traumáticas

Una TBI puede producir problemas cognoscitivos y de comunicación. ¿Cómo puede ayudar un patólogo del habla y del lenguaje?

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The Critical Link: CHRs and Traumatic Brain Injury in Indian Country

For Native American health representatives, learn to help members of your tribes who have a brain injury.

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