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CDC Finding re: Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on March 23, 2009 · Posted in Brain Injury

One of the most difficult to answer and unfortunately way to often asked questions on our 800 number is about coma prognosis and treatment. A study cited on the Center for Disease Control’s website (CDC) discusses new research in this area. With the Natasha Richardson seemingly mild brain injury that..
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Air Force unveils brain injury clinic in Alaska

Posted on March 20, 2009 · Posted in Brain Injury

Date: 3/19/2009 By RACHEL D’OROAssociated Press Writer ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AP) — Behind Dan DeRosa’s smiling face lurks a dull headache that never goes away. He suffers from memory lapses and hears a shrill ringing in his ears akin to the lingering squeal of a heavy metal concert...
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Williamsburg, VA: TBI Conference announcement

Posted on March 17, 2009 · Posted in Brain Injury

We are pleased to announce the 32nd annual professionals’ conference on Rehabilitation of the adult and child with traumatic brain injury: Practical solutions to real world problems to be held June 4-5 in Williamsburg, Virginia (USA). The conference will feature presentations relating to innovation and technology, and clinical research from..
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Letter to waiting.com

Posted on March 15, 2009 · Posted in Brain Injury

Mr. Johnson, My name is Teri Curington and I am finishing my graduate work this semester at The University of Texas at Tyler’s College of Nursing. I have worked in the field of ER medicine and neurological intensive care, working with patients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, among other..
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Better brain trauma testing urged for those at war

Posted on March 13, 2009 · Posted in Brain Injury

Date: 3/12/2009 6:14 PM By KIMBERLY HEFLINGAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of doctors and scientists said Thursday the U.S. needs to devise a uniform test for traumatic brain injury to be performed on all troops who are exposed to a blast or other violent event in wartime. Traumatic..
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America’s VetDogs: Four-legged Therapy for Soldiers

Posted on March 11, 2009 · Posted in Brain Injury

In our firm we are confirmed believers in the benefit of canine companions. Our paralegal, Jayne, and her dog, Magic, recently completed their therapy dog certification and are well on their way to helping brighten up the days of nursing home residents in their area. Therapy dogs provide many services..
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FDA approves brain-zapping device to relieve OCD

Posted on February 19, 2009 · Posted in Brain Injury

Date: 2/19/2009 By MATTHEW PERRONEAP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Patients suffering from obsessive, distressing thoughts have a new treatment option: a pacemaker-like device that relieves anxiety with electrical jolts to the brain. The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Medtronic’s Reclaim Deep Brain Stimulator device as the first..
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Amid nurse shortage, hospitals focus on retention

Posted on February 16, 2009 · Posted in Brain Injury

Date: 2/16/2009 By RASHA MADKOURAssociated Press Writer MIAMI (AP) — Newly minted nurse Katie O’Bryan was determined to stay at her first job at least a year, even if she did leave the hospital every day wanting to quit. She lasted nine months. The stress of trying to keep her..
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Ruined financiers committing desperate acts

Posted on February 14, 2009 · Posted in Brain Injury

Date: 2/14/2009 By DEBORAH HASTINGSAP National Writer In the abyss of financial ruin, faced with sure disgrace and possibly prison, some of the newly scandalized rich have taken desperate measures in these despairing times. The black hole of hopelessness can be overwhelming. A man who lost $1.4 billion to Bernie..
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Iowa agency: Housing for disabled men was criminal

Posted on February 10, 2009 · Posted in Brain Injury

Date: 2/10/2009 By NIGEL DUARAAssociated Press Writer IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa state agency said Tuesday it intends to file criminal charges against the party responsible for lodging 21 mentally disabled factory workers in an unsafe, poorly heated building. The state Department of Inspections and Appeals would file..
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