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A concussion is a brain injury
SPORTS & CONCUSSIONS What is a Concussion? Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow or jolt to the head. The injury can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works.
Continue reading...BIAA Health Care Reform Update
Friday, March 5, 2010
After the devastating Massachusetts special election, House and Senate leaders are expected to resume negotiations this week to attempt to finish the health care overhaul. Although a clear path is still unknown, BIAA will continue to monitor the situation closely. A big thank you to all of our grassroots advocates who answered the call last [...]
Continue reading...Hearing loss prevalent in traumatic head injury
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Hearing loss in head injury poses a difficult problem—patients are sometimes unaware of their hearing problems because of cognitive impairment, and others may mistake their hearing loss as a memory or communication problem. It has long been known that hearing loss is common in head injury, and yet it is not always properly diagnosed.
Continue reading...Sudden cardiac death and stroke in TBI patients taking antipsychotics
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
It is generally acknowledged that antipsychotic drugs can slow cognitive and motor recovery in patients with traumatic brain injury. Recent studies have shown that antipsychotic use is also associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death and stroke.
Continue reading...CALL THE CAPITOL SWITCHBOARD AT 800-828-0498
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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! Too many Americans with disabilities and chronic conditions are not well served by the current system and will make tremendous gains through enactment of health care reform. Take [...]
Continue reading...Brain Injury Awareness Day
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
March 17, 2010: Sports and Concussion The Brain Injury Association of America encourages state affiliate leaders and advocates across the country to participate in Brain Injury Awareness Day at events hosted by the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force on Capitol Hill. Schedule of Events: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Brain Injury Awareness Fair First Floor Foyer of the Rayburn [...]
Continue reading...Children who are slow to recover from sports-related concussion need specialized rehabilitation
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Some children and adolescents who suffer from a sports-related concussion may recover more slowly than adults. Therefore, clinical professionals have long recommended that rehabilitation programs specific for children be developed. The Montreal Children’s Hospital Trauma Programs developed a set of guidelines specific for children, called the Montreal Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation After Concussion (MCH-RAC). Instead of the [...]
Continue reading...Dateline NBC Exposes Health Insurance Crisis
Thursday, January 28, 2010
On January 24, 2010, Dateline NBC aired the compelling story of Patrick Gannon, a man who battled a severe anoxic brain injury and was then forced to wage war against his insurance company. The Dateline story accurately portrays how the health care system victimizes patients and families when they are most vulnerable. The following letter from [...]
Continue reading...Brain Injury Association of America Policy Corner E-Newsletter – January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
A weekly update on federal policy activity related to traumatic brain injury __________________________________________________________________ In This Issue: Health Care Reform Update State Concussion Legislation 2010 Brain Injury Awareness Day Policy Corner is made possible by the Centre for Neuro Skills, James F. Humphreys and Associates, and Lakeview. Brain Injury Association of America gratefully acknowledges their support for legislative action. Health Care Reform [...]
Continue reading...Measuring apathy after traumatic brain injury: Two assessment scales
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Apathy is defined as indifference, or a reduced emotional, cognitive, and behavioral state. Apathy is common after traumatic brain injury—somewhere between half and three-quarters of brain injury survivors show signs of it. Apathy is related to frontal lobe and limbic system damage, both of which are common areas of injury.
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