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Mild Traumatic Brain Injury May Alter the Brain’s Neuronal Circuit Excitability and Contribute to Brain Network Dysfunctio by Broken Brilliant Patient Expert

Posted Sun 13 May 2012 10:13am One thing leads to another – and it matters A couple of different sources have referred me to the following press release from Virginia Commonwealth University: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury May Alter the Brain’s Neuronal Circuit Excitability and Contribute to Brain Network Dysfunction 5/10/2012 Even mild head injuries can caus ... Read on »

Brain Injury May Raise Soldier's Epilepsy Risk by HealthFinder Posted Tue 20 Jul 2010 10:00am investigator at the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. And for those whose epilepsy develops soon after their brain injury, the seizures can become more... TUESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- A wartime brain injury may increase a soldier's risk of epilepsy even years later, a new study finds. "Not only do combat veterans Read on »

Traumatic Brain Injury, Does Another Part of Your Brain Take Over? by Bob DeMarco Patient Expert

Posted Sun 26 Sep 2010 5:39am a brain injury early in life, there is more potential for recovery of function. Whether someone can function with only a small part of their brain remaining, that typically isn't... of total brain tissue they have. Basically, because the change happened gradually, and throughout development, the brain compensates. However, if someone has a neural injury Read on »

Learn the Symptoms of Brain Injury by Elizabeth Leis Patient Expert

Posted Wed 29 Jul 2009 11:29pm immediately if an athlete with a head injury: Cannot be awakened Has one pupil (the black part in the middle of the eye) larger than the other Has convulsions or seizures... headache Typical symptoms of a non-urgent brain injury that warrants evaluation by experts at the Berman Brain & Spine Institute: Sleep disturbance Fatigue Headaches Read on »

Role of OT: Traumatic Brain Injury by Laura Efinger, OT Posted Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:06am Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Effects and Intervention (From the American OT Association: Reproducible consumer handout to further public education) Traumatic brain... of a TBI. Need more information? A person with traumatic brain injury and his or her family likely will need long-term assistance. Occupational therapists are trained Read on »

Acupuncture Helps Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injuries by Tcm007 Posted Sun 28 Nov 2010 12:43pm the benefits of acupuncture for veterans with traumatic brain injuries. A very real and serious condition many veterans face after being in combat. ~ Returning veterans are being diagnosed with traumatic brain injury in alarming numbers secondary to post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain. The movie, "The Hurt Locker," which received best picture Read on »

Brain Injury Press by NEdream26 .. Doctor of Pharmacy

Posted Sun 29 Mar 2009 3:50pm of Natasha Richardson's death is absolutely horrifying. However, I feel this couldn't be a better time for the increased awareness of brain injuries and just how severe they actually... Searches" that "Brain Injury" was number 6!!! Now, I didn't ever think I was going to die. I was in excruciating pain for a good 8-14 months, but I never felt my life was at risk Read on »

Brain Injuries in Wartime by A. Brewster S. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 30 Oct 2008 3:24pm It was reported in November of 2007 that at least four times the number of troops are coming home with brain injuries than was previously reported by the Pentagon--- Bob Woodruff, a correspondent injured in Iraq suffered massive brain injuries- brain injuries Read on »

Signs & Symptoms of Brain Injury by Med Team Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of some of the common signs and symptoms of Brain Injury: Behavioral problems Brain bleeding Cognitive problems Concussion Confusion Contusion..., these are just some of the common symptoms of Brain Injury. You can connect with experts and other people who have Brain Injuryin the Wellsphere communities. If you're interested Read on »

What is a tramatic brain injury? by monicad1974 Patient Expert

Posted Fri 28 Jan 2011 7:13am of a brain injury to coping and problem solving. Bookmark this site for the latest medical breakthroughs and brain research, the highest quality treatment for brain damage... Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. The impact on a person and his or her family can be devastating Read on »