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TBI Resource Guide
The world's #1 traumatic brain injury website*
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The TBI Resource Guide is the internet`s central source of information regarding traumatic brain injury. The TBI Resource Guide website consists of over 1,650 pages of information, materials, education and resources about the brain, brain injury and TBI rehabilitation for survivors, families and professionals.
We would like to welcome the recent formation of the California Brain Injury Association (CALBIA). CALBIA is a non-profit membership organization providing information, referrals, education, advocacy and support for those affected by brain injury. CALBIA are co-sponsoring an upcoming conference "State of the Art Medical and Rehabilitative Care in Brain Injury: Clinical and Legal Implications" in Napa, California, August 31-September 1.
For more information about CALBIA, the upcoming conference, and how to become a member of this important organization please click here
Study supports theory why brain-injured children often recover (Apr 18)
fMRI images show larger areas and more sites of activity in the brains of the younger children. But, as the child's brain matured the number of activity sites decreased and concentrated more on the left side of the brain.
More information: click here
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Altering Genetic Blueprint of Receptors in Brain Could Help Avoid Brain Damage (Apr 24)
Researchers have discovered that altering communication between nerve cells in the brain might significantly improves chances of surviving brain damage and improve outcome.
Full article: click here
Visit the complete special reports section: click here
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The Spring 2006 (15.3) issue of the Inside View quarterly
newsletter is still available! With a $12 yearly subscription ($24
international), glossy, hard-copy versions of the Inside View will be
delivered to your door every three months.
Two-year subscriptions are only $22 ($44 international) and three-year
subscriptions are $30 ($60 international).
Spring Issue Table of Contents:
Better Brain Injury Tests Needed
New Brain Injury Association
Stem Cells for Children
Innovative Concussion Test
Case Study: RK
Hit and Run Injury to Brain
Prevention Method Debunked
2006 Conference Schedule
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04/27/06 Hemoglobin solution could limit brain injury
04/27/06 Brain injuries common for Iraq war vets
04/26/06 Drug joint venture starts to bear fruit for Neuren
04/26/06 Skull study proves bike helmets work
04/26/06 If you have a concussion
04/26/06 Stroke-associated damage to brain structure may lead to heart attack
04/25/06 Current controversies in the management of patients with severe brain injury
04/25/06 Research analyzes level of protection provided by children’s bicycle helmets
04/25/06 Exercise may help brain fight back against strokes
04/25/06 Hypertonic saline a solution for controlling intracranial pressure in TBI patients
04/25/06 Serum magnesium levels may play role in traumatic brain injury outcome
04/25/06 Treatment holds promise for decreasing secondary brain injury in TBI patients
04/24/06 Stroke and traumatic brain injury
04/21/06 Stem cells for nervous system repair
04/21/06 NASCAR legend Ernie Irvan announces LAPS Walk 2006 schedule
04/21/06 Brain-healing bridges
04/21/06 Aromatherapy on NHS for patients with brain injuries
04/18/06 The role of functional neuroimaging in pediatric brain injury
04/18/06 Longitudinal follow-up of families and young children with traumatic brain injury
04/18/06 Altering genetic blueprint of receptors in brain could help stroke victims avoid brain damage
04/18/06 Cooling device helps brain recover
04/18/06 Study seeks to save brain
04/18/06 Growth factor-promoting angiogenesis expressed in tumor cells and normal neurons
04/10/06 Techniques push stem cells to repair damaged nerves
04/07/06 The incidence and severity of injury in children hospitalised for traumatic brain injury in Kashmir
04/07/06 New hope for head injuries
04/07/06 Three patients treated in synthetic blood's traumatic brain injury trial
04/07/06 Study supports theory why brain-injured children often recover
04/07/06 Brain injury association of texas launches public educational campaign
04/05/06 Health care utilization and needs after pediatric traumatic brain injury
04/04/06 Multiparametric monitoring in patients with traumatic brain injury: association with outcome
04/04/06 Mechanoporation induced by diffuse traumatic brain injury: An irreversible or reversible response to injury?
04/03/06 Should we perform ocular fundus in patients with severe brain trauma?
04/03/06 Guard against brain trauma
03/31/06 Treating traumatic brain injury
Read all the current news: click here
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The TBI Resource Guide offers four on-line, continuing education courses. Our courses are $60 each and certified for 2-hours.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Applied Behavior Analysis
Brain Injury Rehabilitation: An Overview
Brain Anatomy and Function
CE Courses page: click here
New research studies currently recruiting patients:
Safety of Autologous Stem Cell Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
Prospective Memory in Children With Traumatic Brain Injury
Treatment of Post-TBI Depression
For these and all clinical trials: click here
The Centre for Neuro Skills Clinical Research and Education Foundation (CNS - CREF) Is a not-for-profit (503c) foundation whose mission is to further the basis of knowledge about treatment of acquired brain injury at the post acute level and share that knowledge with practicing professionals, family members of those with traumatic brain injuries and the general public.
CNS-CREF website: click here
** You can now submit your events and conferences directly to our online listing by by going to the page below and clicking on the "submit your event or conference" link:
www.neuroskills.com/events.php
May 8-9
Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin Annual Conference
Dells, WI
262-790-9660
Email: biawpd@execpc.com
Web: www.biaw.org
May 11-14
Plasticity and Repair in Neurodegenerative Disorders
Lake Arrowhead, CA
323-442-6215
Email: kmartinez@surgery.usc.edu
May 16-17
Brain Injury Association of Iowa Annual Conference
Des Moines, IA
319-272-2312
Email: biaia@cedarnet.org
Web: www.biaia.org
May 17-18
Brain Injury Association of New Jersey Annual Conference
Eatontown, NJ
732-738-1002
Email: info@bianj.org
Web: www.bianj.org
May 19-20
Brain Injury Association of Minnesota Annual Conference
Brooklyn Center, MN
612-378-2742
Email: annes@braininjurymn.org
Web: www.braininjurymn.org
May 31-Jun 2
BIA of Australia Inaugural National Conference 2006
Queensland, Australia
07-3725-5588
Email: bia2006@acqi.org.au
Web: www.acqi.org.au
Jun 2-4
BIA Caregivers' Conference
Washington, DC
913-310-0074
Web: www.biausa.org
June 8-9
Brain Injury Association of New York Annual Conference
Albany, NY
518-459-7911
Email: info@bianys.org
Web: www.bianys.org
Jun 8-9
The Multicontext Approach to Cognitive Rehabilitation: Awareness,
Memory and Executive Dysfunction
Peterborough, Ontario
705-741-3412
Email: info@mindworksgroup.ca
Web: www.mindworksgroup.ca
Jun 13-17
CMSA Annual Conference
Dallas, TX
705-741-3412
Email: cmsa@cmsa.org
Web: www.cmsa.org
Jun 16-17
Clinical Evaluation and Management of Visual and Perceptual Impairments Following ABI for OT, PT, ST
Denver, CO
303-789-8906
krasavage@craighospital.org
www.craighospital.org
Jun 21-24
APTA Annual Conference
Orlando, FL
703-684-APTA
Web: www.apta.org
Jun 23-24
Cognitive Rehabilitation Workshop
Gatwick Airport, UK
Email: enquiries@BrainTreeTraining.co.uk
Web: www.braintreetraining.co.uk
Jul 18-Jul 22
5th International Symposium for Hyperbaric Oxygenation and the Recoverable Brain
Fort Lauderdale, FL
877-259-7837
Email: sharon.phillips@hbo2006.com
Web: www.hbo2006.com
Aug 2-4
7th Annual University of California Neurotrauma Conference
Carmel, CA
831-624-2888
www.quaillodge.com
Aug 10-13
APA Annual Conference
New Orleans, LA
202-336-5500
Email: convention@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/convention
Aug 31-Sep 1
State of the Art Medical and Rehabilitative Care in Brain Injury:
Clinical and Legal Implications
Napa, CA
661-872-4903
Email: calbiainfo@yahoo.com
Web: www.calbia.org
Sep 9
Pikes Peak Challenge Hike for Brain Injury Awareness
Colorado Springs, CO
574-1634
rhonda@pikespeakchallenge.com
www.pikespeakchallenge.com
Sep 14-16
2006 Brain Injury Conference of the Americas
Miami, FL
703-960-6500
www.nabis.org/articles/conference.shtml
Sep 15-16
Understanding & Dealing with Behavior Problems
Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom
www.braintreetraining.co.uk
Sep 21-22
Brain Injury Association of Indiana Annual Conference
Indianapolis, IN
317-356-7722
info@biai.org
www.biausa.org/Indiana
Sep 28-30
Brain Injury Association of Colorado Annual Conference
Vail, CO
303-355-9969 ext. 8
Email: biacolo@aol.com
Web: www.biacolorado.org
Sep 28-30
Brain Injury Association of Michigan Annual Conference
Lansing, MI
810-229-5880
Email: info@biami.org
Web: www.biami.org
Oct 4-6
Brain Injury Association of Missouri - Professional Conference
Lake of the Ozarks, MO
314-426-4024
Email: sgee@biamo.org
Web: www.biamo.org
Oct 6-7
Evaluation and Treatment of Visual Perceptual Dysfunction
Gatwick Airport, UK
Email: enquiries@BrainTreeTraining.co.uk
Web: www.braintreelearning.co.uk
Oct 6-7
Brain Injury Association of Illinois Annual Conference
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
312-726-5699
Email: info@biail.org
Web: www.biail.org
Oct 7
Brain Injury Association of Missouri - Family Seminar
Lake of the Ozarks, MO
314-426-4024
Email: sgee@biamo.org
Web: www.biamo.org
Oct 8-11
ANA Annual Conference
Chicago, IL
952-545-6284
Email: Julieratzloff@llmsi.com
Web: www.aneuroa.org
Oct 12
5th Annual NeuroRehab Conference
Loma Linda, CA
760-248-9130
Email: lmosley@neuroskills.com
Nov 23-24
Toronto ABI Network Conference
Toronto, ON
416-597-3422 X3961
Email: conference@abinetwork.ca
Web: www.abinetwork.ca/conference2006/
Dec 8-9
Advanced Cognitive Rehab Workshop
Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom
www.braintreetraining.co.uk
Conferences 2006-7: click here
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Visit the TBI Bookstore: click here
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That is all for this month. See you in May!
Craig S. Persel
Managing Editor, TBI Resource Guide
Centre for Neuro Skills
cns@neuroskills.com
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