All posts tagged 'abuse and brain injury'

CDC Finding re: Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on March 23rd, 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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Multiple problems hurting hospitals’ bottom lines

Posted on December 28th, 2008 · Posted in Brain Injury

Date: 12/28/2008 12:02 AM By The Associated Press U.S. hospitals are beset by financial pressures from all sides. Issues cited by hospital executives, industry consultants and other experts include: —More patients aren’t paying their bills or are taking longer to do so. Reasons include increases in people who are unemployed..
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BIAA Continues Advocacy As 2008 Winds Down

Posted on December 24th, 2008 · Posted in Brain Injury

From the Brain Injury Association of America: End of The Year UpdateMore Info BIAA Continues Advocacy As 2008 Winds Down As this year comes to a close, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) would like to thank you for your support during 2008 – a year which included many..
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Mild Brain Injury – Coping Skills

Posted on December 16th, 2008 · Posted in Brain Injury

by the legal times staffthelegaltimes.net Many years ago I suffered a “mild brain injury” which resulted in a seizure disorder. It’s one of those hidden disabilities which are so popular in the news currently. I can function in a crowd, for short periods of time. Overload is an ongoing problem..
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Girl with brain injury won’t testify in abuse case

Posted on October 2nd, 2008 · Posted in Brain Injury

Date: 9/30/2008 6:31 PM By DENISE LAVOIEAssociated Press Writer BOSTON (AP) _ A girl who survived an infamous Massachusetts end-of-life case will not be called to testify against the man accused of beating her into a coma and injuring her brain, according to a notice filed Tuesday. Prosecutors said they..
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