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Unnecessary Spinal Surgery Is Costly And May Put Some Patients At Risk
Spinal surgery is considered unnecessary if there is pain, but no radiological abnormalities or neurologic deficits. In a year-long study by a senior neurosurgeon, 47 out of 274 spinal surgeries had been considered unnecessary, but were completed anyway. These patients
The Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis Is Increased After Traumatic Brain Injury
In a large study of more than 72,000 traumatic brain injury patients and more than 200,000 controls, over a period of six years, researchers have recently reported an increased risk of multiple sclerosis after traumatic brain injury. Multiple sclerosis is
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
Clinical Trials Of Progesterone For Traumatic Brain Injury Moving Forward
Progesterone is a hormone that has been shown to have a rapid, neuroprotective effect after TBI. This effect has been strong during pre-clinical, phase I, and phase II trials, and is now in the process of both a national and
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: Not Just Football Players, But Soldiers Too.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative syndrome that can develop from repeated impacts to the brain. CTE has been studied in sports such as football and boxing, where athletes develop a long-term pattern of symptoms that are not unlike
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
Like? Facebook Use After Traumatic Brain Injury
Online communities and social networking sites can be valuable to those with cognitive or social difficulties caused by traumatic brain injury. Virtual support systems can increase social participation and reduce isolation. Recent research shows that expressive online journaling appears to
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
TBI Act Reauthorization
On September 30, 2011, BIAA, NASHIA, and NDRN met with both the offices of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., Co-chair of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, and Senator Tom Harkin, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP)
ConTACT Act: Oct. 12, 2011
As many of you know, BIAA was out front on the Concussion Treatment and Care Tools (ConTACT) Act, introduced in 2009 by Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr., co-chair of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force. Although the legislation wasn’t enacted, it
