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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

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Concussions: Is Your Young Athlete at Risk?

Learn why letting a child return to play after a concussion can be extremely dangerous.

Traumatic Brain Injury: Hope Through Research

Traumatismo cerebral: Esperanza en la investigaciÃ³n

This article provides an introduction to TBI, along with a glossary of medical terms associated with brain injury.

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Head Injury Prevention Tips

There are ways to prevent a brain injury — from wearing the right helmet for the right sport to checking water depth before diving in. Learn more.

No Stone Unturned: A Father's Memoir of His Son's Brain Injury

From the moment the Goldsteins adopted Bart from Korea, they pulled out all the stops to give him a good life. Especially after he sustained a severe TBI.

Management of Sports-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents

Managing a young athlete who has sustained a concussion — or several — can be complicated. Speech-language pathologists can help.

Five Ways to Talk to Children About Brain Injury

How to Talk to Children About Brain Injury

Strategies to help your children understand all the changes happening after a brain injury in the family.

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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Answering Questions About CTE: Information for Healthcare Providers

The latest science about CTE, including clinical presentation, risk factors, diagnosis, and strategies for speaking with patients

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Reclaiming Health After a Brain Injury

A TBI can put everything on hold, but as time passed, Abby Maslin knew she had to help her injured husband — and herself — return to their previous healthy habits.

BrainSTARS: Mental Flexibility

A child who is not mentally flexible has trouble responding appropriately to changes in routine. Here are some options for success.

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Mary Alexis Iaccarino, MD: Blast Injury and Repetitive Exposure Can Make TBI Complicated

Researchers and doctors are learning more about how blast injuries, especially if repetitive and sustained close together, can affect the brain far more significantly than a singular blow to the head as from football, boxing, or a car crash. When treating veterans and service members, clinicians in the Home Base program start by taking an in-depth TBI history starting from childhood to the present. The more they understand the mechanism, frequency, and interval between any sustained injuries, the more pointed their treatment can be.

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BrainSTARS: Judgement

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

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Acceptance and Attachment

BrainLine blogger Abby Maslin talks about how she is working on finally letting go of the "old," pre-injury TC with the help of a lot of yoga and self-reflection.

Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Learn which TBI symptoms are a medical emergency, commonly missed signs of brain injury in children, and the risks of permanent damage.

Veteran Morgan Luttrell: Health Records of 500,000 Veterans Can Help Solve TBI and PTSD

With access to the medical records of over 500,000 veterans researchers would have invaluable data on the brain and, hopefully, help them find more efficient diagnosises and treaments for TBI patients like veteran Morgan Luttrell.

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Exit Wounds: A Survival Guide to Pain Management for Returning Veterans and Their Families

"I don't measure how far I have come by goals achieved .... For me, what counts is that pain no longer rules my life," so writes Iraq veteran Derek McGinnis.

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When Is It Safe to Return to Play After a Concussion?

An important new law evens the playing field.

Our Military Kids Supports Children of Deployed and Severely Wounded Veterans with Fun

Our Miiltary Kids recognizes children for being brave despite their parent’s deployment and all the challenges — large and small — that can come with a parent’s recovery from combat injuries.

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BrainSTARS: Gross Motor Control

If your child has TBI-related gross motor control issues, provide as much supervision and support as necessary for safety.

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Researchers' Helmet Ratings Impact Buying Decisions

Helmets do not prevent concussions. Recent research explains why.

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Pieces Missing

The love of a family makes a world of difference after a brain injury.

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Voices of Caregivers of Service Members and Veterans, Part 3

Doctors often tell caregivers that they are the person who knows their loved one best, and they're going to have to be his voice until he has his own back.

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Preventing Concussion

Learn how to prevent a concussion and, if one does occur, what symptoms to look for before calling your doctor.

Sgt. Wells's New Skull

Find out why this sergeant jokes about leaving part of his head in Iraq.

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