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TBI is a chronic disease, not a one-time event
Traumatic brain injury is often thought of, and treated as, a one-time event. And yet, it is well understood that TBI is the root of many ongoing complications. Some complications can be seen immediately and continue for many years after
Hyperglycemia can indicate traumatic brain injury
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.
Depression that occurs after mild traumatic brain injury
Although it is not completely understood why, cases of mild traumatic brain injury are more often associated with new-onset depression than those of moderate or severe traumatic brain injuries. Studies have shown that rates of depression prior to injury are
Call Congress and tell them to Pass Health Care Reform Now!
CALL THE CAPITOL SWITCHBOARD AT 800-828-0498 Over the past week, you may have seen news reports suggesting that health care reform is in serious jeopardy. WE MUST INSIST THAT CONGRESS COMPLETE HEALTH CARE REFORM NOW!
Grassroots: BIAA Policy Corner E
With the Christmas holiday looming, the Senate is working around the clock to finish passage of their health care reform package. BIAA continues to play a large role in securing important provisions necessary to provide access to care for the
CALBIA Website Statistics
CALBIA’s website is the #1 website on Google for search terms “California Brain Injury.” The annual number of visitors is over 10,000, with over 1,151 page views. About 70% of the visitors were new to the site and 39% came
Congress Authorizes VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence
Last week, the House passed an omnibus veterans health care package (S. 2612), including key provisions of The Epilepsy Centers of Excellence Act (H.R. 2818/S. 2004), which BIAA has strongly endorsed. Over the weekend, the Senate also passed this legislation
Urge Presidential Candidates to Participate In the 2008 Fort Hood Presidential Town Hall!
Town Hall Would Facilitate Discussion of Issues Facing America’s Military and Veteran Community, Including Traumatic Brain Injury The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) recently joined a consortium of non-profit organizations dedicated to serving active military, veterans, their families and
