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Mitochondrial dysfunction involved in age-related decline in traumatic brain injury

Monday, March 8, 2010

Older age has been known to be a negative factor in recovery after traumatic brain injury. While there are several factors that may be involved in this association, such as pre-existing conditions or multiple medications that negatively impact the injury, a cellular explanation has also been proposed.

Blood alcohol levels in severe traumatic brain injury

Monday, March 8, 2010

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The association of a positive blood alcohol level (BAL) and the outcome of traumatic brain injury has recently become a controversial one. Different clinical studies have shown both positive and negative outcomes of brain injury when a positive BAL is present. Although alcohol intoxication increases the risk of brain injury, disability, and mortality, there is [...]

BIAA Health Care Reform Update

Friday, March 5, 2010

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After the devastating Massachusetts special election, House and Senate leaders are expected to resume negotiations this week to attempt to finish the health care overhaul. Although a clear path is still unknown, BIAA will continue to monitor the situation closely. A big thank you to all of our grassroots advocates who answered the call last [...]

Injury to the thalamus and its connections related to cognitive deficits.

Monday, February 15, 2010

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Approximately the size and shape of a big egg, the thalamus is located deep and somewhat center in the brain. Thick projections of white matter connect the thalamus to other areas of the brain, which is why the thalamus to often referred to as a “relay system” of the brain, or in simpler terms, “Grand [...]

Grassroots: BIAA Policy Corner E

Friday, January 22, 2010

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This week has been a critical one for Health Care Reform. As many of you may know, there was a special election held in Massachusetts this week to replace the late Senator Kennedy. The winner of the election is speculated to throw off the Senate voting pattern to derail final passage of the [...]

Clinical exam and CT scan recommended…

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

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In the trauma center, a common approach to diagnosing cervical spine injury is the clinical exam and, if needed, an additional plain radiograph. However, plain radiologic screening has a high false negative rate (the chance of missing an actual injury). The CT scan has been considered a much more sensitive tool for the diagnosis of [...]

Appropriations Update

Friday, December 11, 2009

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This week, Congress came closer to concluding work on appropriations for fiscal year 2010. The House adopted a conference report of an omnibus package of six spending bills including language for Labor, Health and Human Services and Education that will provide the funding allocation for programs authorized through the TBI Act and for NIDRR’s [...]

BIAA supports S. 801, The Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009

Monday, November 2, 2009

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BIAA and our friends at the Wounded Warrior Project are currently working towards enactment of legislation establishing a national program to provide training and critically-needed supports to family caregivers of veterans living with traumatic brain injuries and other severe wounds.

Legislative Report October 2009

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

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The Legislature finally went into Interim Recess for the 2009-2010 Legislative Session on September 11. To say this first half of the two-year legislative session was the most difficult, heart wrenching, and brutal Sessions of all time would be a huge understatement. The on-going State fiscal crisis remains the dominate issue that is driving all [...]

FY10 National Defense Authorization Act

Monday, October 12, 2009

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On Wednesday, October 7, 2009, the House and Senate Armed Services Committees announced that they had reached an agreement on a conference report to H.R. 2647, the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act.

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