Recent Posts in December, 2011

• Brain Injury Association of California Sponsors SB 253

  Dec 14, 2011
  The Brain Injury Association of California (BIACAL) is pleased to sponsor Senate Bill 253, The Brain Injury Access To Treatment Act. SB 253 will ...
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• Defining Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)

  Dec 9, 2011
  Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) makes up approximately 80% of all TBI cases. It is associated with a range of physical, mood, and cognitive ...
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• Is Deception an Ethical Option to Promote Compliance for TBI Patients?

  Dec 8, 2011
  A common problem of more severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) is a complete denial of symptoms. This can significantly complicate treatment, as ...
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• Unnecessary Spinal Surgery Is Costly And May Put Some Patients At Risk

  Dec 5, 2011
  Spinal surgery is considered unnecessary if there is pain, but no radiological abnormalities or neurologic deficits. In a year-long study by a senior ...
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• The Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis Is Increased After Traumatic Brain Injury

  Dec 5, 2011
  In a large study of more than 72,000 traumatic brain injury patients and more than 200,000 controls, over a period of six years, researchers have ...
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• Low Level Laser Light Therapy For Traumatic Brain And Spinal Cord Injuries

  Dec 5, 2011
  Laser therapy has been long known to heal wounds, alleviate pain, and reduce inflammation. Low level light therapy (LLLT) is considered to be a "cold" ...
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