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What Is the Ideal Timeline to Do MRIs, fMRIs, DTIs, and Fiber Tracking to Diagnose TBI?

More than imaging, diagnosis of TBI is still based on the initial symptoms at the time of the injury.

Jeffrey Bazarian, MD

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Diagnosing & Treating Brain Injury

Special Report: Cumulative Concussions

Cumulative concussions — or repeat blows to the head — can have serious, long-term consequences. Learn more.

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in the Military

Dr. Jack Tsao talks about research on military-related CTE and what questions are being asked — from who is most susceptible to can it develop from blast injuries rather than direct hits to the head.

Baseline Testing in the Military

Dr. Jack Tsao talks about the debate around computerized baseline testing: is it useful, is it comprehensive, and when is the appropriate time for retesting.

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The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen on Military-Related Post-Concussive Symptoms

Research on HBO₂ therapy concluded that it does not help manage symptoms from mild traumatic brain injury.

Can a Hit to the Jaw Cause TBI?

The jaw, skull, neck, and brain are all connected. A blow to one can cause damage elsewhere.

Elliot Roth, MD

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Concussion / Mild TBI

Diagnosing & Treating Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury

¿Cuáles son los diferentes tipos de traumatismo cerebral?

Diferentes tipos de TBI incluyen las conmociones cerebrales, fracturas de cráneo, síndromes del bebé sacudido y moretones.

How Does the IMPACT Baseline Test for Athletes Really Work?

Retired Soccer Star Briana Scurry describes how the computerized baseline test works and how it is used for athletes who have sustained a concussion.

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Testing Brain Injury-Related Vision Issues with People Who Can't Communicate

Testing Brain Injury-Related Vision Issues with People Who Canâ€™t Communicate

How do you test the vision of someone with TBI who cannot communicate — talk or respond otherwise to questions?

Gregory Goodrich, PhD

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Vision Problems

Diagnosing & Treating Brain Injury

Can Ritalin Help Mitigate Brain Injury Symptoms?

Learn about the risks and benefits of taking Ritalin after a brain injury.

Brian D. Greenwald, MD

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Diagnosing & Treating Brain Injury

Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

Sharing the Pain or Over-Sharing?

While the fields of medicine and psychology have argued for strict boundaries between patients and their doctors, other professional bodies have begun to recognize the value of sharing their own narrative.

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Overview of Blast Injury Symptoms and Recovery Time

Dr. Anand Veeravagu outlines the cognitive and physical symptoms that can result from a blast injury as well as the general timeline for recovery.

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The Benefits of Healing Near Home

Dr. Anand Veeravagu discusses how being at or near home, close to family and "regular" life contributes greatly to the healing process of service members and veterans with TBI and other injuries.

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Better Coordinated Care, Better Outcome

Dr. Anand Veeravagu talks about the efficacy of coordinated care among a patient's entire medical care staff and how it ties into patient-centered care and successful outcome.

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How Can Spirituality and Alternative Medicine Help in Treating Patients with TBI?

Dr. Heechin Chae explains how a person's spirituality, in whatever form, can play an important role in recovery from brain injury.

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How Does Acupuncture Help People with TBI?

Dr. Heechin Chae explains how acupuncture, as fascinating and mysterious as the brain, can affect neurochemical function.

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Why Is Rest So Important After a Brain Injury?

Dr. Heechin Chae explains that for neurogenesis to occur after an injury, the brain needs to be in a relaxed and restful state.

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What Is a Team-Focused Approach to Treating TBI?

Dr. Heechin Chae says he feels like a conductor in an orchestra -- each patient is a different symphony and he has to understand that music and then come up with the exact right "instruments" and "musicians."

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How Do You Set Treatment Goals for Patients with Brain Injury?

Setting goals for TBI treatment is crucial, but Dr. Heechin Chae emphasizes that clairty in those goals and the steps necessary to achieve them are essential for success.

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Why Is Taking a Good Patient History So Important in Treating TBI?

Dr. Heechin Chae says he feels like a detective when treating a patient with TBI; you have to ask the right questions so as to develop an individual treatment plan.

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How Can You Combine Traditional and Non-Traditional Treatments for TBI?

Helping a patient with TBI learn how to grocery shop in an actual store can be as important in TBI treatment as prescribing a medication.

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What Should Civilian Providers Know About Treating Military Patients with TBI?

Dr. Heechin Chae says that civilian providers treating military patients with TBI should always be sensitive to the fact that there may be emotional scars involved.

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What Does "Patient-Centered Care" Mean When Treating TBI?

Dr. Heechin Chae talks about understanding what a person truly wants to focus on during his recovery and building an individualized treatment plan with those goals in the forefront.

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How Can Primary Care Providers Treat Patients with TBI?

Dr. Heechin Chae recommends that primary care physicians realize they can't take care of TBI, PTSD, and other co-morbid problems in a military patient during one appointment.

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Bringing Innovations from Military Medicine to Civilian Brain Injury Care

Dr. Anand Veeravagu talks about how the military's ability to deliver high-end acute care on the battlefield can benefit paramedics and EMTs handling acute care in the civilian world.

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