Research Update

Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress, and Suicide Risk Among Military Personnel

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Assessment after a TBI in a combat zone may help providers identify those most at risk of suicide.

How Attention Issues and Mobility Are Connected After Severe TBI

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Studies show that combining rehabilitation for attention issues and physical mobility may be effective for those recovering from a severe brain injury.

Early Research on the Use of Neuroimaging for Tailoring TBI Rehabilitation

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

A specific analytical technique used during MRI may help people choose among possible cognitive rehab interventions.

Level of Executive Functioning Related to Outcome Post-TBI

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Measuring outcome after TBI can be tricky, but oftentimes the state of the injured person’s cognitive abilities can shed the most light.

Frequent Binge Drinking After Combat-Related TBI Is Not Uncommon

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

Studies show that binge drinking after a TBI, especially for active duty and veterans, could be a significant risk

Professional Caregiver Burnout with Patients in Minimally Conscious State

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Working with patients with severe brain injury can cause emotional exhaustion.

What Is Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and How Can It Help Children with TBI?

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Constraining an unaffected limb while intensely using an affected limb can help children regain upper limb movement after a brain injury.

Long-Term Issues Post-Brain Injury Can Affect Return to Work

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

More than half of the people with TBI in this study were employed after three years. However, cognitive skills and psychiatric issues remained significant barriers to employment.

The Ability to Drive Safely After a Severe Brain Injury Is Frequently Compromised

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Driving takes a great deal of concentration and coordination. Rehab for this complex activity should be a main goal of certain reintegration programs.

Study to Determine Lifetime Prevalence of Brain Injury Among Prisoners

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT

A substantial proportion of prisoners reported having experienced a TBI during their lifetime, something that could impact their success once released.

Study Suggests "Anger Self-Management Training" Is Beneficial After Brain Injury

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EDT

People who have both problematic anger and cognitive impairment after TBI may benefit from specific psychoeducational treatment.

Biomarkers in Neuroimaging for TBI

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Biomarkers are anything that can measure acutely and then identify the prognosis or future development of a person's brain injury. Neuroimaging is used as a way to measure these biomarkers.

Parenting Practices Affect a Child’s Recovery Post-Brain Injury

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EDT

More authoritarian parenting practices led to lower adaptive functioning in children post-TBI.

More Reasons to Exercise After a Brain Injury

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Improved mood, cardiovascular fitness, and increased self-esteem are some of the main reasons people with a brain injury should partake in regular exercise.

What We Know and Don't Know About Blast-Related TBI

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

We know that blast waves alone can damage the human brain. But more research is needed to learn how exactly a blast wave alone damages the brain's cells, blood vessels, and structure as a whole.