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Growth hormone replacement therapy improves cognition

Thursday, July 22, 2010

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We are now beginning to understand that traumatic brain injury may often include damage to the pituitary gland—a small, pea-sized area of the brain that can easily be sheared or obstructed by the bony cradle it sits in. The result of pituitary gland damage can be hypopituitarism (a condition in which the pituitary gland doesn’t [...]

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Cognitive deficits in TBI related to impaired driving

Friday, June 11, 2010

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Among the multiple skills required to drive safely is the ability to visually scan one’s surroundings in order to adapt and respond to unexpected situations. In a study that compared traumatic brain injury patient to controls, subjects were connected to an eye-tracking device that mapped their visual field while completing a driving simulation. The study found [...]

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Cognitive tests strongly associated with demographic variables, not neurological findings

Friday, June 4, 2010

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A recent retrospective study of cognitive assessment in traumatic brain injury patients found no clear pattern of cognitive ability associated with neurological impairment. Cognitive assessment—in the form of tests such as the WAIS (in various versions) or the HRB (Halstead-Reitan Neurological Test Battery)—is often administered early to traumatic brain injury patients in order to determine cognitive [...]

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Pharmacological treatment of attention in traumatic brain injury

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

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The area of the brain associated with attention is the frontal lobe, which means that many survivors of traumatic brain injury will experience attention deficits. Attention is important for wide range of self-management—for instance focus, processing speed, or multi-tasking. Attention deficits can therefore slow down rehabilitation efforts and recovery because of the patient’s inability to [...]

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Return to driving after moderate to severe traumatic brain injury

Monday, May 24, 2010

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One of the most defining elements of an American’s perception of independence is driving. And yet, when a person suffers from traumatic brain injury, the decision (by both patient and family) to return to driving is a difficult and complex one. Motor and cognitive challenges create a concern for family members, but the independence and [...]

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Recombinant human growth hormone replacement in mild TBI

Monday, May 17, 2010

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Recent studies have shown that the pituitary gland is particularly susceptible to traumatic brain injury. Since the pituitary gland is responsible for hormone release, hormone deficiency is a common problem in brain injury survivors. Growth hormone deficiency is the most common hormone deficiency found after TBI, regardless of severity. Growth hormone deficiency is related to muscle [...]

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Spinal cord injury trends in skimboarding

Friday, April 30, 2010

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Skimboarding is a popular water sport that involves “skimming” a wave from shore to ocean. As it has become more competitive and extreme, the risk of injury has increased. Past medical research has shown an increase in fractures and sprains, but a recent study has shown that there is also a significant risk of spinal [...]

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Hyperglycemia can indicate traumatic brain injury

Friday, April 30, 2010

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The release of stress hormones (such as cortisol or norepinephrine) after a traumatic injury can induce stress hyperglycemia. Past research has shown that this state of elevated glucose has been related to increased medical complications and mortality rates.

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Veterans Health Care Omnibus

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

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On Thursday, April 22, 2010, the Senate cleared an omnibus veterans’ health care measure that provides important assistance to both veterans and caregivers. S. 1963, as modified by the House, includes nearly $1.6 billion in authorizations for programs designed to aid caregivers of eligible veterans. The measure, which now goes to the White House for [...]

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Veterans Health Care Omnibus

Thursday, April 22, 2010

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On Thursday, April 22, 2010, the Senate cleared an omnibus veterans’ health care measure that provides important assistance to both veterans and caregivers.  S. 1963, as modified by the House, includes nearly $1.6 billion in authorizations for programs designed to aid caregivers of eligible veterans. The measure, which now goes to the White House for [...]

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