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Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are the result of a sharp blow to the head or other disruptions of brain function. A serious injury can cause permanent physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities. The state offers resources to help TBI patients connect with caretakers, counselors and understanding employers, but they have to know where to find them.… read more
Between 2006 and 2010, emergency room visits for traumatic brain injury increased 30 percent. Most of them had no lasting damage, but even minor brain injuries can result in loss of consciousness, harmful swelling and memory loss. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine examined data from more than 950 U.S. medical centers.… read more
In June, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 1098, the Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act (TBIRA). This legislation funds programs that provide resources for traumatic brain injury victims (TBI), while simultaneously investing in TBI research and education. Supporters of the bill believe that the investments will allow researchers to explore several new TBI discoveries.… read more
Traumatic brain injuries can be dangerous, because secondary swelling restricts the flow of blood and oxygen to injured areas. Without these key elements, brain and nerve cells can sustain permanent damage. Recently, the August issue of Neurosurgery published data from an experimental study about the effects of vacuum pressure on brain injuries. The results may… read more
On Friday July 25, the Celebrate Independence Job Fair helped victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other disabilities find work with accommodating businesses. The networking event was organized by the Independence Center, a service provider for the disabled community working in eight counties in Colorado. More than 40 businesses showed up at the Freedom… read more
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can affect a person’s memory. TBI victims often have trouble remembering the events leading up to their injury, and their ability to form new memories can be compromised. Experts describe memory as the process by which neurons in the brain encode, store and retrieve information. Memory loss occurs when an injury… read more
While defending our country, soldiers risk sustaining serious warfare-related injuries that could lead to long-term side effects. A recent study has shown a link between traumatic brain injury and later development of dementia and early death. In the U.S., Alzheimer’s is the most prevalent form of dementia, affecting more than 5.3 million Americans nationwide. Dementia… read more
When victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustain severe injury, they can require months of therapy to fully recover. Even after their wounds heal, they may never regain certain functions. Permanent cognitive and physical disabilities could mean they will always need assistance with day-to-day life. In addition to physical and cognitive impairment, some TBI victims… read more
Most of the damage caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) is the result of secondary swelling that can cause permanent nerve and brain cell damage. A recent study shows that omega-3 fatty acids may contain neuroprotective effects that could keep victims of these injuries from becoming permanently impaired. EPA and… read more
On June 24th, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1098, the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Reauthorization Act of 2013. The TBI Act was originally passed in 1996. It represents a coordinated effort to educate the public about the dangers of traumatic brain injuries as well as how to prevent them. The act also funds research… read more
