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The Development of a Tool to Assess Functional Cognition After TBI
A team of clinicians and researchers are currently developing a new computerized tool to assess functional cognition after traumatic brain injury, called the Computer Adaptive Measure of Functional Cognition for TBI (CAMFC-TBI). Functional cognition is defined as “the ability to
BIAA, Rep. Giffords’ staff, Rep. Pascrell to Hold Media Briefing April 7
BIAA, Congresswoman Giffords’ staff and Congressman Pascrell will join together in a media briefing this Thursday, April 7, 2011, on affordable care act provisions for people with traumatic brain injury. Please see media advisory below. For more information, visit www.biausa.org.
Optimistic Personality Related to Improved Outcome After TBI
Dispositional optimism is a personality trait that defines people who tend to expect the best possible outcome of a situation. A recent study looked at the relationship between dispositional optimism and long-term outcomes after a traumatic brain injury. The results
Diffusion Tensor Imaging Shows Damaged Areas Related to Specific Memory Impairments
Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is defined as damage to axons in the white matter of the brain. DAI can be difficult to detect using traditional imaging techniques, such as CT or MRI scans. However, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is a
Early Exercise Training After Spinal Cord Injury is More Effective Than Delayed Training
Timing of exercise training after spinal cord injury (as well as traumatic brain injury) has been thought to be critical to recovery. However, researchers have not reached consensus—some studies show that early intervention is best, while others suggest that a
A Membrane-Permeable Version of NAT is More Effective at Reducing Secondary Brain Damage
Secondary brain damage, the increase of swelling and pressure that occurs after a primary injury, leads to an increase in mortality in brain injury patients. Substance P is a neuropeptide that is released in abundance after brain injury, and is
BIAA Notice Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Today, March 2, 2011, USA Today issued a story about access to a continuum of care following brain injury. BIAA contributed to its contents and is pleased by how accurately USA Today reported the need for individuals who sustain brain injuries
Appropriations Update March 4, 2011
On Wednesday, March 2, 2011, President Obama avoided a government shutdown by signing into law a two week extension of the current continuing resolution that was set to expire today. The measure keeps the government running through March 18, 2011.
Electrical Stimulation Helps To Bridge Gaps Between Peripheral Nerves After Injury
Treatment of peripheral nerve damage has typically been a transplantation of nerve grafts to help fill in large gap between nerves. However, this therapy is often disappointing—with further nerve damage, pain, and slow recovery often hindering recovery. Short-term, low frequency
President’s FY2012 Budget
After analyzing the President’s proposed FY2012 budget, BIAA is pleased to report that programs authorized by the TBI Act, including the HRSA Federal TBI Program and the CDC’s important TBI work have both been recommended to receive at least the
