Brain Injury Awareness Day On March 21 2012
This year, brain injury awareness day on Capitol Hill will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. As in years past, there will be an awareness fair, briefing and reception. The full schedule for the day is as follows: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM - Brain Injury Awareness Fair, First Floor Foyer of the Rayburn House Office
Health Care Reform Update February 7, 2012
This week, BIAA submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the essential health benefits bulletin. BIAA also submitted comments on the report Multidisciplinary Postacute Rehabilitation for Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury prepared for the Agency on Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). A copy of BIAA’s comments on both documents
Fight for the CLASS Act continues: oppose effort in House to repeal this week!
Call your Representative Today! During the week of January 30, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote Wednesday on the Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act (H.R. 1173) a bill that would repeal the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act. Calling on Congress to Avoid Repeal of the CLASS Act If
Force Of Impact Predicts Outcome In Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children can be difficult to diagnose, and it is even more difficult to predict an outcome. Traditionally, TBI is defined as mild, moderate, or severe by using certain indicators such as the Glasgow Coma Scale or loss of consciousness. Outcomes based on TBI severity can be unpredictable—mild TBI has been
The “Yes Bias” After Traumatic Brain Injury
Memory and attention problems are common after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, both memory and attention are complex, interrelated systems that can be broken into “pieces” of a process. Research has been mixed about specifically what piece of that process is most commonly affected by TBI. One of the problems of this research is
Post-Concussion Syndrome May Not Be An Accurate Measure Of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is defined as a set of common symptoms that occur in the days or months after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). These symptoms include fatigue, depression, headaches, dizziness, and cognitive problems. PCS has been a somewhat controversial topic because clinicians rely on the patient’s report of their symptoms, in absence of
Subjective Versus Objective Complaints After Traumatic Brain Injury
A self-report of symptoms after a traumatic brain injury is an important part of the assessment process. But, how does a clinician interpret inconsistencies between self-reported symptoms and the objective neuropsychological evaluation? One problem is that the severity of the brain injury can affect the way the patient talks about symptoms. For instance, a person
TBI Act Reauthorization 2012
On Friday, January 13, 2012, BIAA’s government affairs director along with NASHIA’s lobbyist met with staff representing the National Disability Rights Network to discuss TBI Act reauthorization in 2012. BIAA will continue to work closely with other stakeholders as the reauthorization of the TBI Act moves forward. AHRQ Reports Open for Public Comment The Effective
Brain Injury Awareness Day 2012
I look forward to seeing you all at the Brain Injury Awareness Day on March 21, 2012! Schedule for March 21, 2012 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Brain Injury Awareness Fair, First Floor Foyer of the Rayburn House Office Building 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Congressional Briefing, Location to Be Announced 5:30 PM
Using EEG To Track Recovery After Sports-Related Concussion
Full recovery after a sports-related concussion (i.e., mild traumatic brain injury) is critical in order to prevent cumulative damage from future concussion. Unfortunately, the pressure to return to play often outweighs the need to wait for full recovery, and athletes often return to play sooner than they should. There have been various tools proposed to
