Recent Posts in January, 2015

• Methamphetamine can reduce impairment after severe TBI

  Jan 30, 2015
  After an initial injury to the brain, brain cells react with a cascade of inflammatory responses that can lead to further injury, greater disability, ...
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• The stigma of a brain injury can be reduced with personal contact.

  Jan 29, 2015
  Traumatic brain injury can often result in "invisible" side effects such as memory and attention problems, mood changes, or fatigue. Past research has ...
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• People with epilepsy at greater risk for sustaining a traumatic brain injury.

  Jan 28, 2015
  Epilepsy is a disorder recognized by long-term, recurring seizures, and is a well-known and common complication after a traumatic brain injury. ...
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• Apathy Associated with Specific Brain Injuries

  Jan 27, 2015
  Apathy-a lack of motivation, interest and self-initiation-is a common symptom after moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries. Apathy is not easy ...
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• Ghrelin May Decrease Motor Impairment After TBI

  Jan 26, 2015
  Ghrelin is a hormone that is most often associated with hunger and appetite regulation. However, less is known about how ghrelin also plays a role in ...
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• The ethics of using a life saving intervention after severe traumatic brain injury.

  Jan 23, 2015
  When a decision is made to perform a life saving, but not necessarily restorative, procedure to manage a severe traumatic brain injury, both surgeons ...
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• Traumatic brain injury may lead to reduced bone density.

  Jan 22, 2015
  The hypothalamus and pituitary gland of the brain are important for producing and releasing critical hormones. Several studies have shown that a ...
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• Recruiting the right hemisphere for aphasia recovery.

  Jan 21, 2015
  Aphasia is a speech impairment that can result from injury to the language areas of the brain. The language areas of the brain are primarily found in ...
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