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Blood alcohol levels in severe traumatic brain injury

Monday, March 8, 2010

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 [...]

Please Help – Register-Fundraise for CALBIA’s 3rd Annual Statewide Walk For Thought

Friday, March 5, 2010

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As we approach Brain Injury Awareness Month, I would like to invite you to register for the Walk For Thought at a location near you. If you are unable to attend, please register as a “Virtual Walker” and customize your personal fundraising page and help to raise much needed funds for CALBIA and our [...]

Hormone problems after traumatic brain injury

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

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Hormonal problems caused by damage to the pituitary gland are considered common in traumatic brain injury. However, reports of rates of pituitary gland impairment after traumatic brain injury have varied from 15-90%. Researchers from the Netherlands recently suggested that this variation could be due to differences in diagnostic criteria, in the type of tests given, [...]

Changes in residence after traumatic brain injury

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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A change in residence also represents dramatic financial, social, and emotional changes in the lives of survivors of traumatic brain injury. The long-term effects of residence changes had not been previously been examined, but was important in order to properly anticipate the evolving needs of patients and families. A collaborative effort of researchers in the [...]

Health Care Reform Update

Friday, January 15, 2010

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On December 24, 2009, the Senate advanced its version of health care reform, opening the doors for negotiation with the House to reconcile differences between the two bills. This week, negotiators worked to arrive at an agreement in principle to meld the bills, in the hope that a product be brought to the House floor this [...]

Grassroots: BIAA Policy Corner E

Friday, December 18, 2009

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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 brain injury community.

Health Care Reform Update

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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On November 7, 2009, the House of Representatives approved their health care reform overhaul package by a vote of 220-215. The bill includes the provisions below: (provided by Congressional Quarterly, CQ Today) Coverage Requirements

Health Care Reform Update

Monday, October 12, 2009

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This week the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) delivered their estimate of the Senate Finance Committee health care reform package. The bill scored under the $900 billion goal and would reduce the deficit by more than expected while covering millions more of the uninsured. (CQ)

Health Care Reform Update

Monday, June 8, 2009

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Currently, the Senate Finance Committee has reached no consensus on major provisions of the anticipated health care overhaul, raising doubts that it will be considered this month. Committee members remain at an impasse in part because members still lack a clear picture of what potential policy choices would cost.

Legislative Report April 2009

Thursday, May 21, 2009

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There are currently two bills working their way through the Assembly that of interest to the California brain injury community:

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