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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.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Program for Illinois Veterans (Jul 9)

A first-of-its-kind program to screen every returning Illinois National Guard member for traumatic brain injury (TBI), offer TBI screening to Illinois Veterans, and 24-hour toll-free psychological assistance for Veterans suffering from PTSD.

Full article: click here

Catastrophic Head Injury Three Times Greater in High School vs. Collegiate Football Players (Jul 16)

The incidence of catastrophic head injuries in football is dramatically higher at the high school level than at the college level, according to a study published in the July issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Full article: click here

University of Cincinnati Receives $1.7M to Research Molecular Treatment of Brain Injury (Jul 23)

The National Institutes of Health has awarded $1.7 million to a University of Cincinnati (UC) scientist to do molecular research that could lead to better treatments for brain injury patients.

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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.

The CALBIA is holding a series of six TBI Caregiver Conferences between August and October. You can find information about these informative lectures and an online registration form at:

http://www.calbia.org/caregivers07.html

For more information about CALBIA, the upcoming conferences, and how to become a member of this important organization please click here

The Summer 2007 (16.3) 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).

Summer Issue Table of Contents:

Impact of Brain Injury on the Family
Stem Cells Into Neurons
MTBI and Sleep Disorders
Case Study: Not Just the Flu
How the Brain Compensates
2007 Conference Schedule
CNS Programs and Services

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07/25/07 Brain injury after cardiopulmonary arrest and its assessment with diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging
07/25/07 Therapeutic alliance in post-acute brain injury rehabilitation: Predictors of strength of alliance and impact of alliance on outcome
07/25/07 Traumatic brain injury and functional outcomes: Does minority status matter?
07/24/07 Managing patients with hypopituitarism after traumatic brain injury
07/24/07 The role of early follow-up computed tomography imaging in the management of traumatic brain injury patients with intracranial hemorrhage
07/24/07 Validation of the simplified motor score for the prediction of brain injury outcomes after trauma
07/24/07 Soccer players show symptoms of brain shrinkage
07/23/07 Study of concussions' effects grows
07/23/07 Minor traumatic brain injury in sports: a review in order to prevent neurological sequelae
07/23/07 Alcohol related brain injury
07/20/07 The use of repeated head computed tomography in pediatric blunt head trauma: Factors predicting new and worsening brain injury
07/20/07 Brief report: Parental report of sleep behaviors following moderate or severe pediatric traumatic brain injury
07/20/07 Playground upgrades lead to fewer major head injuries
07/18/07 Changes in circulating human endothelial progenitor cells after brain injury
07/18/07 Many traumatic brain injuries go undiagnosed
07/17/07 Observer variation in the assessment of outcome in traumatic brain injury: Experience from a multicenter, international randomized clinical trial
07/17/07 Validation of a relative head injury severity scale for pediatric trauma
07/17/07 The MUHC is out on the playing field with an innovative study on soccer headgears
07/16/07 Cerebellar atrophy following mild head injury in a 4-year-old girl
07/16/07 S100B is not a reliable prognostic index in paediatric TBI
07/16/07 Attenuation of microtubule associated protein-2 degradation after mild head injury by mexiletine and calpain-2 inhibitor
07/16/07 Acute brain injury triggers MyD88-Dependent, TLR2/4-Independent inflammatory responses
07/16/07 Long-term electrophysiological changes in athletes with a history of multiple concussions
07/16/07 Ischemia of the internal capsule due to mild head injury in a child
07/16/07 Study: system improves brain injury survival rates
07/09/07 Head injury likely unrelated to learning problems
07/09/07 Insight into neural stem cells has implications for designing therapies
07/09/07 An unusual presentation of a minor head injury sustained during a game of rugby
07/09/07 Evaluation of cognitive rehabilitation as a treatment paradigm
07/06/07 University of Cincinnati receives $1.7M to research molecular treatment of brain injury
07/05/07 Gov. Blagojevich announces landmark traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder program for Illinois veterans
07/05/07 Catastrophic head injury three times greater in high school vs. collegiate football players
07/05/07 Statistical image analysis of cerebral glucose metabolism in patients with cognitive impairment following diffuse traumatic brain injury
07/05/07 Histologic study of the human pituitary gland in acute traumatic brain injury
07/03/07 Trail Making Test in traumatic brain injury, schizophrenia, and normal ageing: Sample comparisons and normative data
07/03/07 Evaluation of models that predict short-term outcome after traumatic brain injury
07/03/07 Effective ICP reduction by decompressive craniectomy in patients with severe traumatic brain injury treated by an ICP-targeted therapy
07/03/07 Post-concussion dangers
07/02/07 "The Left Hand Does Not Know What the Right Hand Is Doing": Rural and urban cultures of care for persons with traumatic brain injuries
07/02/07 The role of serum testosterone and TBI in the in-patient rehabilitation setting
07/02/07 Exercise grows new brain cells
07/02/07 Military center studies traumatic brain injuries
06/29/07 Impact of genetic factors on outcome from brain injury
06/29/07 Imaging after brain injury
06/29/07 Hypopituitarism following traumatic brain injury (TBI)
06/28/07 Pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury
06/28/07 Psychiatric risk factors for traumatic brain injury
06/27/07 Sensitivity of the concussion assessment battery
06/27/07 War injured overwhelm care system / tens of thousands have returned to U.S., many with brain injuries

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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 additions:

$17.3M for US Military's Brain Injury Program (7.24.07)
Battle plan against war-related brain injuries sought (7.23.07)
Pilot project works with brain-injured veterans (7.23.07)
Soldiers to learn signs of stress, brain injury (7.18.07)
VA will expand mental health services (7.17.07)
Easing the pains of war-scarred brains (7.17.07)
Gov. Blagojevich announces landmark Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder program for Illinois Veterans (7.05.07)
Military Center Studies Traumatic Brain Injuries (7.02.07)

Visit the Veterans and TBI section:
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Read traumatic brain injury survivor case studies detailing injuries, rehabilitation, and outcomes.

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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

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 27-30
APTA Annual Conference
Denver, CO
703-684-2782
Web: apta.org

Aug 17-20
APA Annual Conference
San Francisco, CA
202-336-5500
Web: apa.org

Aug 28
TBI Caregiver Conference
Pomona, CA
661-872-4903
Email: calbiainfo@yahoo.com
Web: calbia.org

Aug 29
TBI Caregiver Conference
Long Beach, CA
661-872-4903
Email: calbiainfo@yahoo.com
Web: calbia.org

Aug 31
TBI Caregiver Conference
San Jose, CA
661-872-4903
Email: calbiainfo@yahoo.com
Web: calbia.org

Sep 5-8
Annual State of the State in Head Injury Meeting
St. Louis, MO
301-656-3500
Email: nashia@nashia.org
Web: nashia.org

Sep 8
Pikes Peak Challenge Hike for Brain Injury Awareness
Manitou Springs Memorial Park, CO
719-574-1634
Email: info@PikesPeakChallenge.com
Web: pikespeakchallenge.com

Sep 19
TBI Caregiver Conference
Red Bluff, CA
661-872-4903
Email: calbiainfo@yahoo.com
Web: calbia.org

Sep 20
2007 Mid-Hudson Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference
Kingston, NY
845-336-3500

Email: ncsc@northeastcenter.com Web: northeastcenter.com

Sep 20-21
Kaleidoscope of Change: Gathering Forces
Columbus, OH
866-644-6242
Email: help@biaoh.org
Web: biaoh.org

Sep 21-22
Understanding and Dealing with Behaviour Problems following brain injury
London, United Kingdom
+1276 472 369
Email: enquiries@braintreetraining.co.uk
Web: braintreetraining.co.uk

Sep 23-26
UC Neurotrauma Conference
Santa Barbara, CA
805-564-4333
Web: fpdtr.com

Sep 26-27
International Symposium on the Vegetative and Minimally Conscious State
Cambridge, United Kingdom
01-223-348135
Email: mrc30@cam.ac.uk
Web: coma-science.com

Sep 27-28
BIA of Michigan Annual Conference
Lansing, MI
810-229-5880
Email: info@biami.org
Web: biami.org

Sep 27-29
NABIAS Fifth Annual Conference on Brain Injury
San Antonio, TX
703-960-6500
Email: conference@nabis.org
Web: nabis.org

Oct 3-5
Brain Injury Association of Missouri Annual Conference
St. Charles, MO
314-426-4024
Email: sgee@biamo.org
Web: biamo.org

Oct 4- 6
BIA of Colorado Annual Conference
Vail, CO
303-355-9969
Email: camp@biacolorado.org
Web: biacolorado.org

Oct 6
Brain Injury Association of Missouri Annual Family/Survivor Conference
St. Charles, MO
314-426-4024
Email: sgee@biamo.org
Web: biamo.org

Oct 9
TBI Caregiver Conference
Fresno, CA
661-872-4903
Email: calbiainfo@yahoo.com
Web: calbia.org

Oct 11
6th Annual Neuro Rehab Conference
Loma Linda, CA
Email: lmosley@neuroskills.com

Oct 11-12
BIA of Indiana Annual Conference
317-356-7722
Email: info@biai.org
Web: biausa.org/Indiana

Oct 22
TBI Caregiver Conference
San Diego, CA
661-872-4903
Email: calbiainfo@yahoo.com
Web: calbia.org

Oct 24
BIA of Delaware Annual Conference
Dover, DE
800-411-0505
Email: biadresourcecenter@cavtel.net
Web: biausa.org/Delaware/bia.htm

Oct 26-27
BIA of Illinois Annual Conference
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
312-726-5699
Email: info@biail.org
Web: biail.org

Nov 14-16
Partnerships in Rehabilitation: The Best of Both Worlds
Melbourne, Australia
Web: rehab2007.com

Nov 16-18
State of the Art Medical and Rehabilitative Care in Brain Injury: Clinical and Legal Implications
Napa, CA
Tel: 661-872-4903
Email: calbiainfo@yahoo.com
Web: calbia.org

Dec 7-8
Advanced Cognitive Rehabilitation Workshop (Attention & Information Processing)
London, United Kingdom
+1276 472 369
Email: enquiries@braintreetraining.co.uk Web: braintreetraining.co.uk

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That is all for this month. See you in August!

Craig S. Persel
Managing Editor, TBI Resource Guide
Centre for Neuro Skills
cns@neuroskills.com

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