Can This Natural Hormone Actually Heal Brain Injuries & Strokes?
Posted on Saturday, December 26th, 2009
Why do some females recover from brain injury much faster and more completely than males?
The answer may have far-reaching implications for the treatment of traumatic brain injury, stroke, and other neurological disorders.
Neuroscientist Dr. Donald G. [...]
DoCS Defends Policy After Baby Brain Injury
Posted on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Police are investigating how a 9-month-old baby, who was known to DoCS, came to suffer a brain injury and two broken legs.
The child had been removed from her mother shortly after birth and given to [...]
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Posted on Thursday, September 17th, 2009
When someone dies due to the recklessness or negligence of someone there should be, at the very least, financial compensation for the victims family. This is called a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death claim [...]
continue readingTraumatic Brain Injury Seminar in Hawaii Friday
Posted on Monday, September 14th, 2009
A free, one-day seminar to learn about recovery from traumatic brain injury will be offered Friday at the Cameron Center in Hawaii.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. topics will include the effects of such [...]
Noble County Brain Injury Walk Deemed Success
Posted on Thursday, August 20th, 2009
From local reports:
Noble County’s first Brain Injury 5K Run/One Mile Walk for Thought was a huge success with nine runners and 31 walkers. The Walk/Run for Thought took place on June 20, meeting behind the [...]
Smoking Could Increase Brain Injury in Multiple Sclerosis
Posted on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
In patients with multiple sclerosis, smokers are more likely to have increased blood-brain barrier disruption, lesion volumes and brain atrophy, according to a study in the Aug. 18 issue of Neurology.
“Our findings provide evidence for [...]
Brain Injury Association Says Boxing Should be Banned
Posted on Monday, August 17th, 2009
The brain injury association has suggested the International Olympic Committee (IOC) remove all forms of boxing from sports. This conflict started from the consideration women’s boxing be added to the Olympic.
“We are deeply concerned to [...]
Virginia Brain Injury Grants Awarded
Posted on Friday, August 14th, 2009
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced Thursday that eight organizations received a total of $2.8 million in grant funding to expand and improve community-based programs and services that address the needs of people with Virginia traumatic [...]
continue readingMother Against Brain Injury Helps Florida Brain Injury Victims
Posted on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
3 women who’s sons suffered brain injuries together initially created Mothers Against Brain Injury, Inc. The three women, who didn’t know each other prior to their children’s Florida accidents, volunteered their time to collect items [...]
continue readingArizona Hospital Opens New Brain Injury Program
Posted on Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
St. Joseph’s Hospital’s new brain injury program starts welcoming patients this week.
Traumatic brain injury takes place when trauma causes damage to the brain. Not only is it the leading cause of death and disability in [...]