The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted the prevalent, and sometimes lethal, cases of neglect and abuse by home-care providers. Not only are the elderly becoming more and more reliant on home health aides, but those with paralysis, brain injuries and other disabilities are more likely to end up with a home care situation instead of… Read More
A New Brain Injury Study is Revealed in Cleveland
The Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Center and Baylor University has been given a $1.4 million grant to study traumatic brain injuries. This funding comes from the department of defense, and considering the amount of soldiers returning from war with mild to severe brain damage, this is a welcome development. The study will span three years and… Read More
The Military Improves TBI Care
The Army has issued new guidelines for traumatic brain injury care with the intention of catching and treating early symptoms. According to Kelly Kennedy, staff writer for ArmyTimes, this will also help catch soldiers who memorize the TBI tests in order to remain on the field by passing the concussion indicators test. We have been… Read More
The High Cost of Anger – Brain Injury
Shaken Baby Syndrome has been prevalent in the news lately, not from an increase in incidents, but from a larger push for awareness of this painful topic. The Woman’s Hospital of Greensboro has created an “evidence-based shaken baby prevention program” that will begin educating parents after they have given birth but before they are discharged…. Read More
Creating Technology that Adapts to YOU
According to a recent Newswise article, the University of Washington’s Computer Science & Engineering department is working on personalizing computer interfaces based on an individual’s needs. This will take into account your disability and the limitations it imposes, unlike the pre-made devices you buy in the store. In order to make sure you are properly… Read More
Stem Cell Research – Friday’s Fact
With the increasing number of research programs focusing on stem cell research and their application to brain injury and spinal cord injury, today’s facts will help you understand why they are so useful. Stem cells are basically blank cells that, in most cases, have the ability to become a variety of other cells. They are… Read More