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Mitochondrial dysfunction involved in age-related decline in traumatic brain injury
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.
Continue reading...Thank Dateline NBC for Bringing Attention to Brain Injury Challenges
Friday, March 5, 2010
Health care reform at the federal level is officially on hold. Republican Scott Brown gained the Massachusetts seat vacated by the death of Edward Kennedy, thereby breaking the 60-vote majority in the Senate. Democrats met privately in the days following the Massachusetts special election but were unable to cultivate a strategy for moving forward at [...]
Continue reading...Hormone problems after traumatic brain injury
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Hormonal problems caused by damage to the pituitary gland are considered common in traumatic brain injury. However, reports of rates of pituitary gland impairment after traumatic brain injury have varied from 15-90%. Researchers from the Netherlands recently suggested that this variation could be due to differences in diagnostic criteria, in the type of tests given, [...]
Continue reading...The effect of motorcycle helmet laws on brain injury and fatality
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
In 1997, Texas implemented a law that made motorcycle helmets optional for motorcycle operators and passengers (age 21 or older). Past research, however, has consistently shown that wearing a protective helmet during a motorcycle accident increases survival rates and decreases the chance of brain injury and fatality.
Continue reading...What predicts short and long term quality of life after spinal cord injury?
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Quality of life describes a person’s sense of satisfaction in life and the ability to enjoy normal activities. Spinal cord injury may have tremendous impact on a person’s quality of life in general, and the specific factors that contribute most to quality of life were not previously well known. Additionally, it was not known if [...]
Continue reading...What can stem cells do for spinal cord injury?
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
One of the major consequences of spinal cord injury is death of neurons after the injury and the inability of surviving neurons to regenerate and repair their connections. This secondary injury can continue for even years after the incident and much research has been focused on promoting regeneration.
Continue reading...BIAA participates in Sports and Concussion hearing on Capitol Hill
Monday, November 2, 2009
On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on legal issues relating to brain injuries sustained while playing football. Testimony was given from the National Football League, Commissioner Roger Goodell, and retired players, Tiki Barber and Merril Hoge, as well as Congressional Brain Injury Task Force Chairman, Congressman Bill Pascrell, [...]
Continue reading...Health Care Reform Update
Monday, November 2, 2009
On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, House Democrats introduced their consensus health bill, HR 3962, at a rally on the Capitol’s West Front. According to House Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer, the bill could be considered on the House floor as early as November 5,2009
Continue reading...Appropriations Update
Friday, September 11, 2009
With energy legislation delayed and the future of a health care overhaul uncertain, Senate appropriators will try to take advantage of a window of opportunity to pass and clear as many spending bills as possible in September. (CQ)
Continue reading...Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 (S. 252)
Friday, July 31, 2009
After being favorably reported out of the Senate Veterans Affairs committee last week, the full Senate plans to consider S. 252, the Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 in the coming days.
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