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Mitochondrial dysfunction involved in age-related decline in traumatic brain injury

Monday, March 8, 2010

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.

Blood alcohol levels in severe traumatic brain injury

Monday, March 8, 2010

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The association of a positive blood alcohol level (BAL) and the outcome of traumatic brain injury has recently become a controversial one. Different clinical studies have shown both positive and negative outcomes of brain injury when a positive BAL is present. Although alcohol intoxication increases the risk of brain injury, disability, and mortality, there is [...]

Aging and long-term emotional distress after traumatic brain injury

Friday, March 5, 2010

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In the early days after a traumatic brain injury, when symptoms are most acute and much time is devoted to recovery and rehabilitation, survivors often do not realize the full extent of their limitations. Self-awareness is often limited in the early stages of recovery. As self-awareness recovers, the survivor gradually begins to understand the consequences [...]

Gait disorders after traumatic brain injury

Friday, March 5, 2010

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Limited mobility can negatively affect a traumatic brain injury survivor’s ability to reintegrate into pre-injury life. And yet, little is actually known about the effect of traumatic brain injury on gait (how one moves, walks).

Sleeping drug impairs recovery after traumatic brain injury

Saturday, January 30, 2010

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Insomnia is common after traumatic brain injury and many survivors rely on medication to get to sleep. However, animal studies and studies of healthy individuals show that the use of benzodiazepines (a commonly prescribed sleep aid) reduces cognition, interferes with neural plasticity, and slows recovery. Therefore, many clinicians have discouraged the use of benzodiazepines in [...]

Appropriations Update

Friday, December 11, 2009

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This week, Congress came closer to concluding work on appropriations for fiscal year 2010. The House adopted a conference report of an omnibus package of six spending bills including language for Labor, Health and Human Services and Education that will provide the funding allocation for programs authorized through the TBI Act and for NIDRR’s [...]

Final NIDRR RRCT Priorities Released

Friday, July 31, 2009

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As reported in an earlier edition of Policy Corner, BIAA submitted comments to the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) in June specifically regarding the fourth priority included in the proposed plan for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) entitled, “Developing Strategies to Foster Community Integration and Participation for Individuals with Traumatic [...]

FY10 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1390)

Friday, July 31, 2009

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On Thursday, July 23, 2009, the Senate passed its version of the FY10 National Defense Authorization Act. During debate, Senator John McCain for Senator Graham offered an amendment that authorizes the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program for providing cognitive rehabilitation therapy services under TRICARE. Both BIAA and the [...]

NIDRR Grant Forecast

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

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This week, The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) announced it will include two TBI grant programs in its forecast for 2009. http://www.ed.gov/

Senate Finance Committee Health Care Delivery System Comments

Saturday, May 23, 2009

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On Friday, May 15, 2009, BIAA submitted comments to the Senate Finance Committee in response to their proposed set of recommendations regarding health care delivery system reform. BIAA expressed support for several recommendations with respect to the coordination of chronic conditions but also made clear within the submission that the organization is strongly opposed to [...]

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