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Development of the Adolescent Brain with TBI Added into the Mix

The goal of teenagers is to find out who they are. How does a brain injury at 15, 16, 17 years of age change all of that?

Sleep Well

Caregiver Rosemary Rawlins talks about why exhaustion was the most difficult physical reaction she had after her husband's brain injury.

Symptoms Associated with TBI and PTSD

Dr. Jack Tsao talks explains the symptoms associated with TBI and PTSD, how they can exacerbate each other, and the best treatment approach.

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The Most Common Causes of Concussions in the Military

Dr. Jack Tsao talks about how 85 percent of concussions in the military happen during training, in sports, or in vehicle crashes not in combat.

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Why Does a Brain Injury Cause Behavioral Changes?

Dr. Heechin Chae explains how the brain — in response to the neurochemical changes from an injury — can go into a protective state, a defensive state to protect itself from further injury.

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: Homing in on Specifics in Research

Researchers are still learning why it is that head trauma is the main factor for CTE, but not all people with head trauma develop CTE.

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What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?

Never, ever, shake a baby! Information on Shaken Baby Syndrome, the signs and symptoms, and how to prevent injuries like this from happening.

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Oddball Symptoms

At first, Rosemary thought Hugh was kidding around with his food. She soon found out he wasn't; he was "pocketing," part of left neglect that can come with brain injury.

Michael Roy, MD, Col. (Ret.) on the Co-Occurrence of TBI and PTSD

Sometimes PTSD is not fully manifest until treatment for the symptoms of TBI begins.

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How Attention Issues and Mobility Are Connected After Severe TBI

Studies show that combining rehabilitation for attention issues and physical mobility may be effective for those recovering from a severe brain injury.

What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Service Members and Veterans with Mild TBI and PTSD?

Occupational therapist Kristen Maisano talks about the most common symptoms of mild TBI and PTSD, like emotional regulation and sleep issues, and what strategies can help.

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Caregiving for Someone Whose Nose Doesn't Always Know

When the Nose Doesn't Know: The Observant Caregiver

Traumatic brain injury makes quirky seem quirkier, especially when a person is in the initial months of recovery. Rosemary learned that Hugh's loss of his sense of smell came with both dangers and quirkiness.

What Is Cognitive Reserve and How Does It Affect Outcome After TBI?

Dr. Jordan Grafman talks about how people who had a higher level of skills, interests, and motivation before a brain injury tend to have a better outcome than those who did not.

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Making Connections Between a TBI and Later Developmental Issues

Pediatrician Rachel Berger talks about the importance of being aware of a child's early concussion in case later he or she has trouble reading or is acting out ... the two may be connected.

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How to Stop Fumbling for the Right Word After a Brain Injury

Getting a full speech-language evaluation is important when trying to solve communication issues post-TBI.

Janet Brown, MA, CCC-SLP

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Interactive Brain

Brain Basics: An Interactive 3D Model of the Injured Brain

Take an interactive journey to see how the brain works and what impact an injury can have

Potential Complications Following TBI

Some complications are a direct result of injury to the brain.

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Broken Arrow Boy

When Adam Moore was 8 years old, a fluke accident resulted in an arrow piercing his brain. This slideshow tells the story in his words and pictures.

Learn How Predictive Timing Stems from Attention

Learn how predictive timing stems from attention and how that timing becomes out of synch and variable for people post-TBI.

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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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Lost & Found: What Brain Injury Survivors Want You to Know

Hear what people with brain injury are really thinking and want their friends, family, and others to know.

Strategies for Restful Sleep After Combat-Related TBI

Sleep disturbances are among the most prevalent and disturbing symptoms for service members and veterans with TBI. Learn more.

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Fatigue After Brain Injury: Getting Tired of Being So Tired

Depression, pain, sleep disturbance, and neuroendocrine abnormalities can all be reasons for extreme post-TBI fatigue.

Brian D. Greenwald, MD

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Making a Difference #5: Brain Injury in Children

A TBI can derail a child's normal development process. Learn some myths and facts about kids with TBI.

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Making a Difference #4: The Consequences of Injury

Learn about the most common changes that can occur after a TBI -- from memory problems to an unawareness of one's deficits.

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