Tag Archives: brain injury lawyers
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
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
Increased Risk For Injury After A Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury can result in cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments that make the patient more vulnerable to future injury. For instance, cognitive impairments may result in slow decision-making or faulty judgment that can put a person at risk
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
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
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
Health Care Reform Update October 21, 2011
Essential Benefits Package On October 7, 2011, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued Essential Health Benefits: Balancing Coverage and Costs , a consensus report commissioned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for establishing the criteria and
Cerebral Salt Wasting Syndrome After Induced Coma In Traumatic Brain Injury
A recent case study has been published about a young man who was treated with therapeutic barbiturate coma after a traumatic brain injury. Coma was induced after the patient showed signs of intracranial pressure that did not subside. He remained
Optimistic Personality Related to Improved Outcome After TBI
Dispositional optimism is a personality trait that defines people who tend to expect the best possible outcome of a situation. A recent study looked at the relationship between dispositional optimism and long-term outcomes after a traumatic brain injury. The results
BIAA Notice Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Today, March 2, 2011, USA Today issued a story about access to a continuum of care following brain injury. BIAA contributed to its contents and is pleased by how accurately USA Today reported the need for individuals who sustain brain injuries
