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2010-04-17T14:24:00.001-04:00

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Military plans to test brain-injury therapy

2010-04-12T16:56:00.002-04:00

We all know by now that Traumatic Brain Injury is the signature wound of the Iraq War. Explosions that would have killed soldiers in previous wars are now less often fatal, due to the improved protective qualities of military helmets. What happens, however, is that the brain is knocked around inside the skull, as the head forcibly hits the helmet during the explosion. The result is less

TBI and the Prison Population (2)

2010-04-05T18:02:00.004-04:00

One of Jack's concerns is the frequency of traumatic brain injuries in prisons and their affect on inmates in a prison environment. A few years ago, it would be almost impossible to find literature on this topic, but thanks to the growing body of knowledge about TBI, and its movement into the public consciousness (primarily due to the Iraq War), information on TBI is easier to find than ever

TBI and the Prison Population

2009-12-20T17:09:00.002-05:00

The C.D.C. has begun funding studies of TBI's in prisons, another of Jack's interests. He has long believed that all prisoners should get a neuro-psych evaluation as part of their exit routine before being released. The prison environment is ripe for TBI's, and it's also probable that a fair percentage of inmates had a TBI long before being sentenced. (Remember that one of Jack's doctors,

TBI, Tallahassee and the Homeless

2009-12-20T16:08:00.003-05:00

If you've read this blog much at all, you already know that Jack believes that TBI is a contributing factor to homelessness. He's just not sure how much it contributes because there have been no studies done to check this. One of Jack's ongoing efforts has been to initiate a study to test a sample homeless population for TBI. He is still hopeful that his contacts at Harvard University will bring

Diabetes and Your Brain

2009-04-12T11:59:00.004-04:00

According to the BBC News, "Failure to control type 2 diabetes may have a long-term impact on the brain, research has suggested."Severe hypoglycaemic episodes - hypos - occur when blood sugar levels drop dangerously low. A University of Edinburgh team found they may lead to poorer memory and diminished brain power. The study, based on 1,066 people with type 2 diabetes aged between 60 and 75, was

Blood Test For Brain Injuries Gains Momentum

2009-04-05T18:14:00.002-04:00

From ScienceDaily (Apr. 2, 2009) — A blood test that can help predict the seriousness of a head injury and detect the status of the blood-brain barrier is a step closer to reality, according to two recently published studies involving University of Rochester Medical Center researchers.News stories about tragic head injuries – from the death of actress Natasha Richardson to brain-injured Iraq war

Florida Takes Serious Look at Brain Injury

2009-04-01T19:38:00.004-04:00

From the Tallahassee Democrat:Unemployment, incarceration and divorce can all be experienced by those suffering from traumatic brain injury. To address this, the state Department of Health recently developed a five-year plan to help people suffering from these and other problems resulting from TBI.The plan was created as a way to enhance the traumatic brain injury system of care currently in

Veterans' issues and actress' death mark Brain Injury Awareness Month

2009-03-31T11:30:00.003-04:00

From The Frederick News Post(Originally published March 31, 2009)In July 1995, Jean Berube's father, a professor at Old Dominion University, was involved in a car accident. Soon after, he appeared completely recovered from relatively minor injuries."It was months later, in October, when he started slurring his words and showed symptoms that looked like he was having a stroke," Berube said. "My

On Stem Cells and Brain Injuries - Not that Unrelated at All

2009-03-21T14:45:00.006-04:00

It's been a busy few weeks. We usually write about embryonic stem cells on the Beginning of Human Life blog, but since the research could benefit those suffering from traumatic brain injuries, I'm including those news items here as well. First, a recap on the embryonic stem cell issue:The Moral Imperative to Relieve Suffering: Embryonic Stem Cell Research