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Tell your Senators to Extend Extra Medicaid Funding Through June 2011!
Description It is important that all grassroots advocates unite to support the extension of the current elevated Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that is currently being debated in the Senate and will be very important to states come the end
How to treat apathy in traumatic brain injury
Apathy is a term that refers to a general state of not caring—lack of initiative or drive, limited activity or energy, and no motivation to work towards goals. In traumatic brain injury, apathy is common; it’s reported in as much
Trends of survival in severe TBI: from the 1800s to now
Over the last 150 years, the mortality rate in severe traumatic brain injury has dropped by nearly 50%. The reasons for this drop are not hard to comprehend—better understanding of the brain, improved therapies, and new technologies have all contributed
Hyperglycemia can indicate traumatic brain injury
The release of stress hormones (such as cortisol or norepinephrine) after a traumatic injury can induce stress hyperglycemia. Past research has shown that this state of elevated glucose has been related to increased medical complications and mortality rates.
Sudden cardiac death and stroke in TBI patients taking antipsychotics
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.
Who is more likely to get depression after traumatic brain injury?
Depression is a common complication following traumatic brain injury and it affects a person’s ability to function well. Depression may also lead to problems with sleep, memory, and social skills—creating a complicated tangle of post-traumatic symptoms. Past research has shown
CT scan is not a good predictor of outcome in mild traumatic brain injury.
Traumatic Axonal injury associated with mild traumatic brain injury can be either hemorrhagic or non-hemorrhagic. While the axons themselves do not necessarily bleed when torn, small vessels in the vicinity may. The below article discusses the utility of CT scan
Health Care Reform Update
On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, House Democrats introduced their consensus health bill, HR 3962, at a rally on the Capitol’s West Front. According to House Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer, the bill could be considered on the House floor as early
BIAA Submits Comments to NIDRR in Response to Proposed Priorities for RRTCs
This week, BIAA submitted comments to the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) 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
Senate Finance Committee Health Care Delivery System Comments
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
