On July 23 of 2004, I lost my brakes, in my truck. I was following a friend, after work. I tried to go around him. That resulted, in me hitting an on coming car head on. My truck went over the hood of the car. Then, I hit the jersey barrier. I was ejected then,… Read More
A Darn Good Description of Disk Herniation
OK, so it may not be a topic you are sitting down reading about for pleasure, but if you or someone you know has experienced the herniation of a disk in your spinal cord, it this article is a great resource so we had to share it! Todd Beartoes writes in depth about exactly what… Read More
PTSD and Brain Injury Overview
Yesterday’s post on the Brain Damage Blog provides awareness of the need for consideration to be given to the “organic component of the emotional symptoms experienced after combat”. The author Gordon Johnson, an attorney specializing in brain injury, believes in making sure that not only should the emotional aspects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)… Read More
Canadian Support for Brain Injuries
The Community Press spotlighted a noteworthy group in yesterday’s online edition. To better cope with her son’s brain injury that was caused by a drunk driver, Carole Vincent started the Quinte District Brain Injury Association to provide the structured support that was lacking in her area. Vincent’s organization provides support materials, referral information and social activities… Read More
Robotic Arm – A Remarkable Development
Newswise posted an interesting article describing a robotic arm, dubbed UMan, that researchers at the University of Massachusetts created with the special ability to “see” what it’s doing. A digital camera mounted on it allows the arm to manipulate objects much as a child would – through exploration and experimentation. This could have some incredibly… Read More
A Little Fun Never Hurt Anyone…?
We overheard this conversation when a couple of our members were walking across the university campus yesterday: “You had to be there! I was so blasted I can’t remember a thing!” “Ha! You got nothing on me man, last weekend I was at ….party and I finished off a bottle of JD with ….! I… Read More