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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.

Pioneering Treatment Helps Brain Injury Victim (Aug 6)

After a groundbreaking new brain tissue stimulation treatment involving electrodes, a man left in a near vegetative state for six years after a brain injury is now making a dramatic recovery.

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Experimental Handheld Monitor Can Detect Subtle Brain Injury Immediately After Concussion (Aug 13)

Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have developed a handheld device that can detect subtle brain damage immediately after concussion.

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One Step Closer To Transplanting Stem Cells In The Brain (Aug 20)

Stem cells transplanted into the brains of mice generate more numerous and more mature nerve cells if the brain cells called astrocytes are not activated.

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Brain Cells Work Differently Than Previously Thought (Aug 27)

For the first time, researchers have found that axons don't just transmit information -- they can turn the signal up or down with the right stimulation.

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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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08/29/07 The contribution of pre-existing depression to the acute cognitive sequelae of mild traumatic brain injury
08/28/07 Examining lactate in severe TBI using proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy
08/28/07 Amantadine treatment following traumatic brain injury in children
08/24/07 Temporal window of metabolic brain vulnerability to concussions: Mitochondrial-related impairment - part 2
08/24/07 Temporal window of metabolic brain vulnerability to concussions: Mitochondrial-related impairment - part 1
08/24/07 Plasma concentrations of arginine and related amino acids following traumatic brain injury: Proline as a promising biomarker of brain damage severity
08/22/07 Milestone in the regeneration of brain cells
08/22/07 Neuroimaging for paediatric minor closed head injuries
08/21/07 The use of accident reconstruction for the analysis of traumatic brain injury due to head impacts arising from falls
08/21/07 Hospitalized head injuries among older people in Australia, 1998/1999 to 2004/2005
08/21/07 Long-term morbidities following self-reported mild traumatic brain injury
08/21/07 Nitrotyrosine as an oxidative stress marker: Evidence for involvement in neurologic outcome in human traumatic brain injury
08/20/07 Brain cells work differently than previously thought
08/20/07 One step closer to transplanting stem cells in the brain
08/20/07 Incidence and outcome of traumatic brain inury in an urban area in western Europe over 10 years
08/20/07 A Danish national strategy for treatment and rehabilitation after acquired brain injury
08/17/07 Rehabilitation of traumatic brain injuries in Sweden
08/16/07 Behavioural interventions for children and adults with behaviour disorders after TBI: A systematic review of the evidence
08/16/07 Differential rate of recovery in athletes after first and second concussion episodes
08/16/07 Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation in the Netherlands: Dilemmas and challenges
08/16/07 Incidence and outcome of traumatic brain injury in an urban area in western Europe over 10 years
08/15/07 Analysis of acute traumatic axonal injury using diffusion tensor imaging
08/15/07 Overview of impaired facial affect recognition in persons with traumatic brain injury
08/14/07 Vision restoration therapy shown to improve brain activity in brain injured patients
08/14/07 Sex differences in neuropsychological function and post-concussion symptoms of concussed collegiate athlete
08/14/07 Complex specialized rehabilitation following severe brain injury: A UK perspective
08/14/07 Canadian healthcare perspective in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
08/13/07 Improving the quality of data entry in a low-budget head injury database
08/13/07 Weird treadmill may help brain-injured regain stride
08/13/07 Complex specialized rehabilitation following severe brain injury: A UK perspective
08/13/07 Validation of the memory and behavior problems checklist-1990R for use in acquired brain injury
08/10/07 An evidence-based review of cognitive and behavioral rehabilitation treatment studies in children with acquired brain injury
08/10/07 Traumatic brain injury, psychiatric disorders and suicide: A population-based study of suicide victims during the years 1988-2004 in Northern Finland
08/10/07 Traumatic brain injury state planning grant: Preparing for change in a rural state
08/10/07 The relationship between clients' cognitive functioning and the therapeutic working alliance in post-acute brain injury rehabilitation
08/09/07 The experience of appraisal, coping and adaptive psychosocial adjustment following traumatic brain injury: A qualitative investigation
08/09/07 Cognitive deterioration due to GH deficiency in patients with traumatic brain injury: A preliminary report
08/09/07 Cost-effectiveness of head computed tomography in infants with possible inflicted traumatic brain injury
08/08/07 Sports concussion research using functional MRI provides insight for safe return-to-play decisions
08/08/07 Alternative brain disease treatment found
08/08/07 Structural and functional neuroimaging in mild-to-moderate head injury
08/08/07 Impairment at rehabilitation admission and 1 year after moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury: A prospective multi-centre analysis
08/07/07 Sports concussion research using fMRI provides insight for safe return-to-play decisions
08/07/07 Impairment at rehabilitation admission and 1 year after moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury: A prospective multi-centre analysis
08/07/07 The influence of aetiology and blame on prejudice towards survivors of brain injury
08/07/07 Experimental handheld monitor can detect subtle brain injury immediately after concussion
08/06/07 Neurocognitive and neuroimaging correlates of pediatric traumatic brain injury: A diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) study
08/06/07 Reading emotions after child brain injury: A comparison between children with brain injury and non-injured controls
08/06/07 An evaluation of the effects of a dynamic lycraŽ orthosis on arm function in a late stage patient with acquired brain injury
08/06/07 Doctors 'awaken' man 6 years after severe brain injury
08/06/07 Dizziness after traumatic brain injury: Results from an interview study
08/06/07 High school football and concussions
08/06/07 Parental concerns and distress after paediatric traumatic brain injury: A qualitative study
07/30/07 The epidemiology of severe traumatic brain injury among persons 65 years of age and older in Oklahoma, 1992-2003
07/30/07 Effect of teleradiology upon pattern of transfer of head injured patients from a rural general hospital to a neurosurgical referral centre
07/30/07 Neuroimaging in trauma
07/30/07 Miracle machine
07/30/07 Links between traumatic brain injury and ballistic pressure waves originating in the thoracic cavity and extremities
07/27/07 The relationship between working memory, processing speed, verbal comprehension and FAS performance following traumatic brain injury

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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:

Ruptured eardrums linked to brain injuries in troops (8.23.07)
Technology sought to detect brain injuries (8.20.07)
War on the Brain: Understanding TBIs (8.17.07)
After Iraq: Soldiers can have troubles lurking under the surface (8.16.07)
Military Brain Injury Rehab Program Returns More Than 70% of Patients to Full-Time, Active Duty Status in First Year (8.08.07)
PTSD, Mild TBI Chain Teaching Begins at Pentagon (8.06.07)
Senate passes sen. Craig's traumatic brain injury legislation (7.27.07)

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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

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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

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

Mar 27-29 (2008)
The Assessment and Treatment of TBI at War and at Home
New York, NY
212-947-7111 x562
nyatbi@nyatbi.net
nyatbi.net/Conference_2008.html

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

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

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