Tag Archives: post traumatic stress disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress In Relatives Of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors
In the weeks following a severe traumatic brain injury, family members of the patient will often develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. This stress tends to be higher in women, and when initial Glasgow Coma Scale scores are very low.
Trauma patients admitted to ICU at greater risk of developing PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after experiencing a traumatic event and may lead to poor recovery and psychological difficulties. Studies over the past few years have shown that admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) is associated with the
President Obama released his FY 2011 budget
As some of you may know, this morning President Obama released his FY 2011 budget. Last week, the State of the Union address warned of spending freezes and tough decisions on what programs to keep and what programs to discontinue
Long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury: A review of social, cognitive, neurological, and psychiatric outcomes
It is recognized that survivors of traumatic brain injury have to cope with numerous life challenges. The growing concern for the number of veterans returning with a brain injury has prompted a tremendous influx of research. These new studies contribute
Veteran’s Health Omnibus Bill News From Congress
On Thursday, November 19, 2009, The Senate voted to pass a package of veteran’s bills (S1963) that included both S. 801 and S. 252, both important Veteran’s health care measures supported by BIAA. The bill would expand services in rural
Health Care Reform Update July 27, 2009
House After more contentious private and public negotiations on a health overhaul between House leaders and moderate Democrats, prospects are uncertain for a vote on the bill before lawmakers leave for a long August recess. The Energy and Commerce Committee
House Considers FY10 TBI Act Appropriations, take action now!
House Considers FY10 TBI Act Appropriations, take action now! Take Action! Friday, July 24, 2009, the House of Representatives will be considering a bill which will provide the funding allocation for programs authorized through the TBI Act and for NIDRR’s
FY10 Defense Appropriations Hearing Featuring the Defense Center of Excellence TBI Program
On Tuesday, March 3, 2009, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense held a hearing to address the need to improve the quality of care for servicemembers suffering from traumatic brain injury. The witness list included, Ellen Embry, the Deputy Assistant
President Obama Hosts Healthcare Forum
On Thursday, President Barack Obama held a White House summit on health care reform. At the summit, President Obama made his intentions clear that an overhaul of the nation’s healthcare system should be completed by the end of this year.
BIAA Urges Repeal of Medicare’s Two-Year Wait Period
On November 12, 2008, BIAA joined the Coalition to End the Two-Year Wait for Medicare – which represents over 75 health advocacy organizations – in launching its campaign to urge the next Congress to end the 24-month wait for Medicare
