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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
Decompressive Craniectomy in Children With TBI
Decompressive craniectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part of the skull to allow room for brain swelling after injury. Not long ago, researchers found that this surgery, although commonly performed, did not actually improve outcome in traumatic brain injury
Rehabilitation of Executive Function After Traumatic Brain Injury
Organization, attention, and strategic planning are frequently problematic after traumatic brain injury. These issues reflect failures of executive function, a set of processes necessary for goal-directed behavior. Lack of executive control can complicate the recovery process for people with a
Life After Acquired Brain Injury: How ABI In Children Affects Participation
Participation is defined as “involvement in a life situation.” Through this participation, children and adolescents acquire skills and competencies, and achieve physical and mental health. To increase understanding of how participation and recovery trajectories are linked in youth with acquired
Continuity of Care For Patients With TBI: Effective Networks
People with traumatic brain injury often have complex problems that require multifaceted solutions. Networks, which consist of individuals, teams, and organizations that are linked together, are frequently touted as a method for addressing the difficulties these patients face in accessing
EEG Shows Evidence Of Fatigue After Sport-Related Concussion
Fatigue is one of the most common complaints after even the mildest of brain injuries. However, it can be difficult to assess and diagnose because it is often hidden by other common brain injury symptoms such as sleep problems, depression,
Debt Ceiling Update
On August 2, 2011, the President signed a bill into law with authorizes a $900 billion increase in the debt limit that would allow the government to cover its liabilities through 2011. The bill would also cap total discretionary spending
Transcranial Doppler Can Help Identify Children Who Need Urgent Attention After Brain Injury
After a brain injury, there is a serious concern for secondary damage caused by intracranial hypertension and pressure. This hypertension is usually monitored using surgical means, which can be invasive and dangerous when conditions are critical. Recently, a study on
Brain Plasticity And Traumatic Brain Injury: Implications For Recovery
It is now so well known that the brain is plastic (has the capacity to change structurally and functionally), that it is almost difficult to remember how we once believed that the brain was essentially fixed and unchangeable. But what
