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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 2,000 pages of information, materials, education and resources about the brain, brain injury and TBI rehabilitation for survivors, families and professionals.
Pill Ingredient Could Prevent Brain Damage After Head Injury (May 5)
A common component of the contraceptive pill (progesterone) could improve the neurologic outcome for patients with severe head injuries, according to a study published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Critical Care.
Full article: click here
Researchers Uncover Mechanism of Action of Antibiotic Able to Reduce Neuronal Cell Death in Brain (May 19)
Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have discovered how an antibiotic works to modulate the activity of a neurotransmitter that regulates brain functions, which eventually could lead to therapies to treat brain injury.
Full article: click here
New MRI Technique Developed at UT Southwestern Detects Subtle but Serious Brain Injury (May 26)
A new technique for analyzing magnetic resonance imaging data, developed by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center, can reveal serious brain injury missed by current tests and help predict a patient’s degree of recovery.
Full article: click here
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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.
For more information about CALBIA, the upcoming conferences, and how to become a member of this important organization please click here
The Spring 2008 (17.2) issue of the Inside View quarterly
newsletter is now 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:
Depression After Concussion
Creator Gene for Cerebral Cortex
Case Study: Changed Forever
Engineering Nerve-Cell Tissue
TBI Vets Show Cognitive Decline
2008 Conference Schedule
CNS Programs and Services
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5/30/08 Regenerative activity in the peripheral nervous system could mean regeneration for the central nervous system
5/30/08 Brain cells help neighboring nerves regenerate
5/30/08 Algorithm could reduce cranial CT in minor pediatric head trauma
5/29/08 Pediatric traumatic brain injury: an update of research to understand and improve outcomes
5/29/08 Challenging behaviour profiles of people with acquired brain injury living in community settings
5/29/08 The serotonin transporter polymorphisms and major depression following traumatic brain injury
5/28/08 Ten-year outcomes following traumatic brain injury: A population-based cohort
5/28/08 Predictors of performance on three developmentally sensitive neuropsychological tests in children with and without traumatic brain injury
5/28/08 Challenging behaviour profiles of people with acquired brain injury living in community settings
5/27/08 Validation of brain extracellular glycerol as an indicator of cellular membrane damage due to free radical activity after traumatic brain injury
5/27/08 Post-operative expansion of hemorrhagic contusions after unilateral decompressive hemicraniectomy in severe traumatic brain injury
5/27/08 Frontal hypoactivation on functional magnetic resonance imaging in working memory after severe diffuse traumatic brain injury
5/23/08 Demographics of abusive head trauma in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
5/23/08 Time of hypotension and discharge outcome in children with severe traumatic brain injury
5/23/08 Self help therapy for veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
5/22/08 Extent of microstructural white matter injury in postconcussive syndrome correlates with impaired cognitive reaction time: A 3T diffusion tensor imaging study of mild traumatic brain injury
5/22/08 Pediatric traumatic brain injury: an update of research to understand and improve outcomes
5/22/08 New MRI technique developed at UT Southwestern detects subtle but serious brain injury
5/21/08 Epidemiology of traumatic brain injury in eastern China, 2004: A prospective large case study
5/21/08 Design and validation of a critical pathway for hospital management of patients with severe traumatic brain injury
5/21/08 Recurrent hyponatremia after traumatic brain injury
5/20/08 Incidence and demography of non-accidental head injury in southeast Scotland from a national database
5/20/08 Improved outcomes from the administration of progesterone for patients with acute severe traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial
5/20/08 U.S. Navy receives funding for further development of Hemopure
5/16/08 Chemokine detection in the cerebral tissue of patients with posttraumatic brain contusions
5/16/08 Cerebral oxygenation, vascular reactivity, and neurochemistry following decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury
5/16/08 Traumatic brain injury during Operation Iraqi Freedom: findings from the United States Navy–Marine Corps Combat Trauma Registry
5/15/08 Iraq vets often lose vision to brain injuries
5/15/08 Craniectomy an option for treatment of traumatic brain injury
5/14/08 Prevalence and types of sleep disturbances acutely after traumatic brain injury
5/14/08 Predictors of positive growth after traumatic brain injury: A longitudinal study
5/14/08 Physiotherapy after traumatic brain injury: A systematic review of the literature
5/09/08 Determinants of compliance with hand splinting in an acute brain injured population
5/09/08 Depression in the elderly after traumatic brain injury: A systematic review
5/09/08 Conversation-based assessment of social cognition in adults with traumatic brain injury
5/08/08 Problem-solving training for family caregivers of persons with traumatic brain injuries: A randomized controlled trial
5/08/08 Prediction of memory rehabilitation outcomes in traumatic brain injury by using functional magnetic resonance imaging
5/08/08 Poor sleep quality and changes in objectively recorded sleep after traumatic brain injury: A preliminary study
5/07/08 Neuropsychologic and functional outcome after complicated mild traumatic brain injury
5/07/08 Neighborhood characteristics and outcomes after traumatic brain injury
5/07/08 Impact of age on long-term recovery from traumatic brain injury
5/06/08 Development of a wheelchair virtual driving environment: Trials with subjects with traumatic brain injury
5/06/08 Racial differences in employment outcomes after traumatic brain injury
5/06/08 Driving and community integration after traumatic brain injury
5/02/08 Prediction of memory rehabilitation outcomes in traumatic brain injury by using functional magnetic resonance imaging
5/02/08 Feasibility of a brief neuropsychologic test battery during acute inpatient rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury
5/02/08 Sensitivity of the comprehensive trail making test to traumatic brain injury in adolescents
5/01/08 Pill ingredient could prevent brain damage after head injury
5/01/08 Understanding sequelae of injury mechanisms and mild traumatic brain injury incurred during the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Persistent postconcussive symptoms and posttraumatic stress disorder
Read all the current news: click here
The TBI Resource Guide online store has over 75 brain injury related products, including educational multi-media cds, animations, graphics, e-books, newsletters, research article reprints, assessment tools, and laminated educational cards. The new educational multi-media cds provide an in-depth overview of brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, and brain function. They include audio, video and graphic content in an easy-to-use self-learning format.
New Item! Managing Behavior After TBI - An in-depth multi-media CD presentation reviewing the principles of applied behavior analysis and how it can be effectively used in brain injury rehabilitation. Includes information on the underlying mechanisms of the brain-behavior relationship, guidelines for managing behavior problems, how to write an effective behavior program and much, much more. For more information click here.
Other products:
Educational CD's
Animations
Graphics
Newsletters
Reprints
ILS
E-Books
Virtual Tour
Laminated Cards
Visit the TBI Store:
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Visit our new "Veterans and TBI" section of the website. There you will find links to important related websites, PDF information pamphlets, and current news bulletins.
Latest News Items:
Self Help Therapy for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (05.23.08)
Traumatic brain injury during Operation Iraqi Freedom: findings from the United States Navy–Marine Corps Combat Trauma Registry (05.15.08)
Iraq vets often lose vision to brain injuries (05.15.08)
Audit: Vets with brain injury still not getting proper care (05.08.08)
Visit the Veterans and TBI section:
click here
Read traumatic brain injury survivor case studies detailing injuries, rehabilitation, and outcomes.
click here
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
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
Jun 5-6
Rehabilitation of the Adult and Child with Brain Injury
Williamsburg, VA
703-451-8881
Website: www.braininjurysvcs.org
Jun 6-8
2008 National Brain Injury Caregiver’s Conference
Dallas, TX
Email: conferences@biausa.org
Jun 11-14
APTA Annual Conference
San Antonio, TX
703-684-2782
Email: svcctr@apta.org
Website: www.apta.org
Jun 17-20
CMSA Annual Conference
Orlando, FL
501-225-2229
Email: cmsa@cmsa.org
Website: cmsa.org
Jun 20-21
Cognitive Rehabilitation Workshop
London, United Kingdom
0044 1276 472 369
Email: enquiries@braintreetraining.co.uk
Website: www.braintreetraining.co.uk
Jun 23-24
ANA Annual Conference
Washington, DC
301-628-5000
Email: convention@ana.org
Website: www.nursingworld.org
Jun 23-24
Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania Conference
Harrisburg, PA
717-657-7608
Email: alucas@parf.org
Website: www.biapa.org
Jul 23-26
6th International Symposium for Hyperbaric Oxgenation
Los Angeles, CA
949-215 0955
Email: chery@hbot2008.com
Website: www.hbot2008.com
Aug 14-17
APA Annual Conference
Boston, MA
202-336-5500
Email: convention@apa.org
Website: www.apa.org/convention
Sep 5-6
Evaluation & Treatment of Visual Perceptual Dysfunction in Adult Brain Injury
Peterborough, ON, Canada
705-741-3412
Email: info@mindworksgroup.ca
Website: www.mindworksgroup.ca
Sep 18-19
Brain Injury Association of Ohio - 27th Annual Conference
Columbus, OH
614-481-7100
Website: www.biaoh.org
Sep 19-20
Understanding and Dealing with Behaviour Problems
London, United Kingdom
0044 1276 472 369
Email: enquiries@braintreetraining.co.uk
Website: www.braintreetraining.co.uk
Sep 25-26
Brain Injury Association of Michigan's 28th Annual Conference
Lansing, MI
810-229-5880
Website: www.biami.org
Oct 1-4
Brain Injury Association of Missouri Annual Conference
St. Charles, MO
314-426-4024
Website: www.biamo.org
Oct 2
4th Annual Mid-Hudson Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference
Kingston, NY
845-336-3500
Email: ncsc@northeastcenter.com
Website: northeastcenter.com
Oct 2-3
Brain Injury Association of Indiana 2008 Annual Education Conference
Indianapolis, IN
317-356-7722
Website: www.biausa.org/Indiana
Oct 9-10
Brain Injury Association of Utah Annual Conference
Layton, UT
801-484-2240
Email: biau@sisna.com
Website: www.biau.org
Oct 10-11
Advanced Cognitive Rehabilitation Workshop: Attention & Information Processing
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Email: ursa.cizman@ir-rs.si
Nov 10-12
Brain Injury Business Practice College
Las Vegas, NV
703-761-0750
Email: jtoth@biausa.org
Website: www.biausa.org
Nov 21-22
Advanced Cognitive Rehabilitation Workshop: Attention & Information Processing
London, United Kingdom
0044 1276 472 369
Email: enquiries@braintreetraining.co.uk
Website: www.braintreetraining.co.uk
Conferences 2008: click here
We've added many new 2007-8 titles! Browse through the more than 285 brain injury related books in our TBI Bookstore. Search by author, keywords, categories or book titles and order online via our association with Amazon.com.
Visit the TBI Bookstore: click here
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Have you missed one of our newsletters? You can now read past issues of our monthly e-newsletter in
our archive section: click here
That is all for this month. See you in June!
Craig S. Persel
Managing Editor, TBI Resource Guide
Centre for Neuro Skills
cns@neuroskills.com
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