Category Archives: More About TBI
SB 253 Language
A health care insurance plan may not deny coverage for medical or rehabilitation treatment for an acquired brain injury (ABI) at a licensed facility at which appropriate services may be provided, including, but not limited to, a hospital; an acute
Brain Injury Association of California Sponsors SB 253
The Brain Injury Association of California (BIACAL) is pleased to sponsor Senate Bill 253, The Brain Injury Access To Treatment Act. SB 253 will enable access to treatment for acquired brain injury across an established continuum of licensed treatment settings
Defining Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) makes up approximately 80% of all TBI cases. It is associated with a range of physical, mood, and cognitive symptoms such as headaches, depression, and memory problems. While these symptoms usually dissipate within three months
Unnecessary Spinal Surgery Is Costly And May Put Some Patients At Risk
Spinal surgery is considered unnecessary if there is pain, but no radiological abnormalities or neurologic deficits. In a year-long study by a senior neurosurgeon, 47 out of 274 spinal surgeries had been considered unnecessary, but were completed anyway. These patients
The Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis Is Increased After Traumatic Brain Injury
In a large study of more than 72,000 traumatic brain injury patients and more than 200,000 controls, over a period of six years, researchers have recently reported an increased risk of multiple sclerosis after traumatic brain injury. Multiple sclerosis is
Low Level Laser Light Therapy For Traumatic Brain And Spinal Cord Injuries
Laser therapy has been long known to heal wounds, alleviate pain, and reduce inflammation. Low level light therapy (LLLT) is considered to be a “cold” type of laser therapy because it does not emit enough power to produce significant heat—making
Clinical Trials Of Progesterone For Traumatic Brain Injury Moving Forward
Progesterone is a hormone that has been shown to have a rapid, neuroprotective effect after TBI. This effect has been strong during pre-clinical, phase I, and phase II trials, and is now in the process of both a national and
A New iphone App Determines Concussion In Student Athletes
Student athletes do not usually have the benefit of formal on-site evaluation for concussion. However, student athletes still need to follow removal and return-to-sport guidelines in order to support recovery and prevent further damage. Researchers recently developed an iPhone app
Decompressive Craniectomy in Children With TBI
Decompressive craniectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part of the skull to allow room for brain swelling after injury. Not long ago, researchers found that this surgery, although commonly performed, did not actually improve outcome in traumatic brain injury
Perinatal Brain Injury: Predicting Outcomes
Neonatal encephalopathy, or disturbed neurological functioning in a term infant, affects between 1 and 7 babies out of 1000 live births. It causes permanent disability in terms of cognitive and motor development in 15-20% of affected newborns. An MRI scan
