Traumatic Brain Injury

Noise sensitivity in individuals following traumatic brain injury

Acquired Brain Injury — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:10:23 +0000

Noise sensitivity is an important and under-researched symptom that can result from traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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New treatment for traumatic brain injury shows promise

Acquired Brain Injury — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:15:17 +0000

A new drug is showing promise in shielding against the harmful effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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Effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy for reducing anxiety following traumatic brain injury

Acquired Brain Injury — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:07:46 +0000

Study investigating the effectiveness of a 12-weekly anxiety treatment programme adapted for individuals with moderate-severe TBI, based on cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

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Critical care management of severe traumatic brain injury in adults

Acquired Brain Injury — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:54:42 +0000

In this review, the critical care management of severe TBI will be discussed with focus on monitoring, avoidance and minimization of secondary brain insults, and optimization of cerebral oxygenation and CPP.

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Diagnostic confirmation of mild traumatic brain injury by diffusion tensor imaging: a case report

Acquired Brain Injury — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:11:03 +0000

Minor traumatic brain injury is a common injury with variable clinical presentation. The system of diagnosis used in this case found a significant relationship between the clinical assessment and imaging results.

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Traumatic brain injuries are likely more common than previously thought

Acquired Brain Injury — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:18:59 +0000

Though researchers are becoming increasingly aware of the long-term effects of head injury, few studies have looked at the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in all age groups, including males and females, taking into account both mild and serious events.

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Effect of posttraumatic thyroid hormone levels on severity and mortality of patients with severe traumatic brain injury

Acquired Brain Injury — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:50:42 +0000

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of thyroid hormones after traumatic brain injury in the severity and mortality and gain a clue in brain injury prognosis.

Challenges of identifying cognitive abilities in severely brain-injured patients

Acquired Brain Injury — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:08:03 +0000

Only by employing complex machine-learning techniques to decipher repeated advanced brain scans were researchers able to provide evidence that a patient with a severe brain injury could communicate accurately.

Utility of routine follow-up head CT scanning after mild traumatic brain injury

Acquired Brain Injury — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:12:43 +0000

A literature review of the efficacy of routine follow-up CT scans of the head after complicated mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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Characteristics of acute posttraumatic headache following mild head injury

Acquired Brain Injury — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:10:02 +0000

Examines the prevalence and characteristics of acute posttraumatic headache (APTH) attributed to mild head injury within a prospective, observational study design.