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Amnesia, Confusion May Signal Concussion (Sep 2)

Loss of consciousness may not be the main indicator of a concussion, according to new research. ?Athletes may sustain a severe concussion without losing consciousness,? says lead author Mark R. Lovell, Ph.D., director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Sports Medicine Concussion program. ?Amnesia and confusion on the field after injury may be as important, if not more important, in making a return-to-play decision.?

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'Treatment Window' for Brain Injury Widens (Sep 8)

In the treatment of brain injury, there is currently only a three-hour "window of therapeutic opportunity" to prevent additional brain cell damage and only one medication approved to improve blood flow to oxygen-deprived neurons near the injury, thereby minimizing potentially debilitating side effects. Now, scientists from Northwestern University report that a single injection of a chemical they created -- given up to six hours after brain injury or stroke -- protects against additional brain cell death for a week or longer.

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Sage Improves Memory (Sep 15)

New research has proved that sage can improve memory, confirming centuries-old theories. British scientists have carried out the first clinical trials with healthy, young adults and found that those who had taken sage oil capsules performed significantly better in a word recall test.

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Medication for Treatment of Loss of Cerebral and Motor Function Associated With Brain Injury (Sep 22)

Sirus Pharmaceuticals Limited announced initiation of a program of development of SRSS 025 for treatment of loss of motor function resulting from traumatic brain insult due to injury or stroke. The program is based upon a molecule which has a history of safe use in man which, combined with Sirus' proprietary delivery technologies, could provide a practical means for treatment of patients with this immensely important unmet medical need.

New Brain Injury Monitoring System (Sep 29)

Virginia Tech football helmets are fitted with six accelerometers, which measure impacts to the helmets in terms of "G" -- or gravity -- forces. During football games, the sensors transmit real-time impact data to a sideline computer system that keeps track of a range of head impact data for each player wearing the HITS sensors.

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The Fall 2003 (12.4) 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).

Fall Issue Table of Contents:

Treatment Window for TBI Widens
Hypertonic Resuscitation
New Signals for Concussion
Figuring Out Visual Neglect
Household Falls and Infant TBI
Inherited Gene and Seizures
Sage Helps Memory
2003 Conference Schedule
CNS Programs and Services

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09/26/03 Heading into Difficulty? New Soccer Studies Show Short and Long-Term Consequences of Common Practice
09/25/03 Brain Injury Stories Show Strength of Hope, Love
09/23/03 New Brain Injury Monitoring System
09/23/03 'Shaping' Technique Found Effective and Efficient in Brain Injury Rehab
09/22/03 Use Your Head: Wear a Helmet
09/21/03 Concussions Should Make Players Pause
09/15/03 A Heads-Up on Concussions
09/13/03 Brain-Injury Victim Trains Dog as New Kind of Guide
09/11/03 Protective Head Gear Unlikely in MLS
09/11/03 Genetic Variation of the APOE Promoter and Outcome After Head Injury
09/10/03 Concussion Index is Only One in Idaho High Schools
09/09/03 Sage Improves Memory, Study Shows
09/08/03 Hospital Uses Music to Aid in Recoveries
09/07/03 Brain Injury Assoc. N.Y. State: Richter's Retirement Serves as Wake-Up Call For Parents and Amateur Athletes on Severity of Concussions
09/03/03 Health Alert: Progesterone for Brain Injuries
09/02/03 Northwestern Widens 'Treatment Window' for Brain Injury

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Oct 1-3
Wyoming Brain Injury Conference
Lander, WY
Phone: 307-335-6849
Email: mauran@state.wy.us
Web Site: www.biausa.org/Wyoming/

Oct 2-3
BIA Ohio Annual Conference
Columbus, OH
Phone: 614-481-7100
Web Site: www.biaoh.org

Oct 2-3
Work After Brain Injury: Outcomes, Prognosis and Effective Interventions
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Phone: 705-741-3412
Email: info@mindworksgroup.ca
Web Site: www.mindworksgroup.ca/education.php

Oct 3-4
2nd Annual Brain Injury Conference: Impact and Outcomes
New Orleans, LA
Phone: 856-429-5637 x368
Email: jputz@bnh.org

Oct 9-10
Brain Injury Association of Utah Conference
Ogden, UT
Phone: 801-484-2240
Email: biau@sisna.com

Oct 9-12
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly
Chicago, IL
Web Site: www.aapmr.org

Oct 10-12
Brain Injury Association of California Conference
Napa, CA
Phone: 888-419-9955 x5701

Oct 15-18
Annual Education Conference of the American Rehabilitation Nurses
New Orleans, LA
Web Site: www.rehabnurse.org

Oct 16
Maximizing Potential through Partnerships
Lansing, MI
Phone: 810-229-5880
Email: info@biami.org
Web Site: www.biami.org

Oct 16
BIA West Virginia Annual Conference
Phone: 304-766-4892
Web Site: www.biausa.org/WVirginia

Oct 16-17
Brain Injury Association of Michigan Conference
Lansing, MI
Phone: 810-229-5880
Web Site: www.biami.org

Oct 19-22
American Neurological Association Annual Meeting
San Francisco, CA
Phone: 612-545-6284
Web Site: www.aneuroa.org

Oct 23 Effective Interventions with Adults with Acquired Brain Injury
Toronto, Canada
Phone: 416-785-2500 x 2363
Email: pferreira@baycrest.org

Oct 23-26
American Society of Neurorehabilitation and ACRM Conference
Tucson, AZ
Phone: 952-545-6324
Web Site: www.asnr.com

Oct 24-25
Northern Virginia Brain Injury Association Conference
Fairfax, VA
Web Site: www.nvbia.org

Nov 6-7
The Rehabilitative & Neuropsychiatric Interface
Clearwater Beach, FL
Phone: 813-903-4844
Email: Frank.Valva@med.va.gov

Nov 6-7
Annual National Neurotrauma Symposium
Biloxi, MS
Phone: 305-663-6777
Email: NNS2003@dprice.com

Nov 20
Behavior Problems and Psychosocial Issues After Brain Injury
Memphis, TN
Phone: 901-545-8487
Email: cchambers@the-med.org

Conferences 2003: click here

Confronting Traumatic Brain Injury: Devastation, Hope, and Healing William J. Winslade, James S. Brady Paperback; $19.00 (220 pp)

This book--the first comprehensive, accessible book on traumatic brain injury--explains what it is, how it is caused, and what can be done to treat, cope with, and prevent it. The book includes illuminating case studies, key ethical and legal issues, public policy proposals, and practical steps we can take to protect ourselves from brain trauma . . . click here for more information or to order

Children With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Parent's Guide Lisa Schoenbrodt Paperback; $12.57 (482 pp)

Children with Traumatic Brain Injury is a comprehensive, must-have reference that provides parents with the support and information they need to help their child recover from a closed-head injury and prevent further incidents. Coping with traumatic brain injury (TBI) involves a complex process of readjustment to the changes in a once healthy child and affects everyone in the family . . . click here for more information or to order

Coping With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Diane Roberts Stoler Paperback; $11.17 (284pp)

Over 325,000 Americans annually suffer mild head trauma from automobile accidents, assaults, falls, sports injuries, etc. With a diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), the individual will be told to rest for a few days or weeks, and, with luck, that may be the end of it. Unfortunately, many of those affected suffer ongoing, debilitating symptoms?migraines, depression, seizures, etc.?for months or even years. Symptoms are unpredictable and are difficult to diagnose because there is no single test to detect MTBI and postconcussive syndrome (PCS). Stoler, a practicing psychologist who has herself experienced mild head injury, and Hill, a psychologist and writer, have compiled a comprehensive manual explaining what is involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of brain-injured people. Presenting short case studies, they discuss the difficult diagnostic context of head trauma and offer practical suggestions for coping with physical and emotional repercussions. Especially valuable for patient education libraries . . . click here for more information or to order

In Search of Wings: A Journey Back from Traumatic Brain Injury Beverley Bryant Paperback; $14.95 (233 pp)

In Search of Wings tells the true story of one woman coping with traumatic brain injury after a car accident that affected her cognitive skills and memory. Her determination to conquer her deficits in order to regain total independence stands as an inspiration to all survivors in their long trek back from disability. It is a journey that once you have shared, you will never be able to forget.....inspiring! upbeat! humorous! educational . . . click here for more information or to order

Head Injury: The Facts: A Guide for Families and Care-Givers D. M. A. Gronwall, Philip Wrightson, Peter Waddell Paperback; $19.95 (167 pp)

Each day throughout the world hundreds of people suffer head injuries. The after-care of the victim, once the injury is no longer life-threatening, is often inadequate, and all too often families are left to manage as best as they can. This book explains the effects of injury in non-technical terms and, where possible, suggests practical ways of overcoming these effects. The authors follow the stages that the patient goes through, and explain the procedures and techniques used to chart progress. They also examine the effect of head trauma on families and friends. For the person who will eventually recover sufficiently to do so, there are suggestions on managing the return to work or school most effectively. For those who will never reach this level, there is a section which describes the long-term adjustments that these people and their care-givers need to make. The final section outlines the requirements of a head injury rehabilitation system, and gives some suggestions about the steps that individuals can take to ensure that this sort of service is provided in their area. The new edition has been fully updated to reflect the recent advances in medical science . . . click here for more information or to order

Complete listing of brain injury related books: click here

Centre for Neuro Skills has immediate openings for the positions listed below. You can contact the Human Resources Dept. at hrca@neuroskills.com or call 800-922-4994 or 661-872-3408.

Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapist
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That is all for this month. See you in October.

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

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