Tag Archives: traumatic brain injury
EEG Of Robotic Gait Training May Accurately Assess Brain Activity In Severe TBI
When a severe traumatic brain injury results in a disorder of consciousness, such as a vegetative or minimally conscious state, one question that families and clinicians want to know is—is there brain activity? Brain activity can predict coma outcome, and
The Party Planning Task: An Assessment for Adolescent TBI
Executive functioning is a mental skill that requires a higher level of thinking, such as planning and problem solving. Impaired executive functioning is common after a traumatic brain injury because it is associated with the prefrontal cortex, an area of
Functional MRI Displays Consciousness After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Functional MRI (fMRI) is a type of neuroimaging that can display brain activity that corresponds to different tasks. One potential use for fMRI is to assess brain functioning in people who are in a minimally conscious state due to severe
Planners Versus Avoiders in Traumatic Brain Injury
The outcome after a traumatic brain injury often depends a great deal on the attitude of patients, and how well they can cope. Although past research is mixed about the association with coping styles and brain injury outcome, much of
“Discharge Against Medical Advice” is Higher in Intentional Brain Injury Cases
Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) is associated with poor outcome, frequent readmission, higher mortality, and increased risk of psychiatric and medical complications. Research has shown that head injury is highly correlated with DAMA. A recent review of past research has
Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels are High After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) regulates electrolyte and water balance, and we know that BNP levels increase immediately after traumatic brain injury or stroke. The result of this BNP increase can be a higher risk of brain edema and elevated intracranial
People With a Traumatic Brain Injury Have an Increased Risk for Future Stroke
People with a traumatic brain injury are at higher risk for developing certain neurological disorders. Post-traumatic seizures, hypopituitarism, and mood disorders have been well documented after traumatic brain injury. In addition, we know that a brain injury increases the risk
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,
People With A Traumatic Brain Injury Have An Increased Risk For Future Stroke
People with a traumatic brain injury are at higher risk for developing certain neurological disorders. Post-traumatic seizures, hypopituitarism, and mood disorders have been well documented after traumatic brain injury. In addition, we know that a brain injury increases the risk
