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Addressing visual problems that may be overlooked during initial treatment of brain injury.
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Causes, symptoms and assessment of brain injuries.
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Basic information about brain injury and its treatment, from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
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A database of research and educational materials designed for people with TBI, their families, and professionals. Item description gives short synopsis, target audience, media format, cost, language, and where it can be obtained.
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Offers information, reference materials, and self-help resources. Provides links to support and discussion groups, rehabilitation sites, publications and journals.
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A medical, legal, and informational resource for persons dealing with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Information about coma and brain injury directed at helping with answers and support in those critical first days and weeks, while waiting for someone to awake from a coma.
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Offers an overview of head injury, its effects, prognosis and treatment.
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Basic information about traumatic brain injury, coma, seizures, and what to expect from treatment.
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Article from the Medical College of Wisconsin about "Sports Concussions a Growing Concern." Describes the symptoms and effects of mild brain injuries as well as multiple concussions.
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Booklet describing the basics of this rare disorder, treatment, prognosis, research, and references.
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Introduction to resources available from the National Rehabilitation Information Center.
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Fact sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Contents include definition, treatment methods, prognosis, current research projects, and references.
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Providing information for professionals, persons with brain injury, and family members. Also developing intervention programs, and assessment tools.
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Information and services for spinal cord and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.
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Reviews the types of TBI and their treatment and prognosis, from the Medical Journal of Australia.
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Article from National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD) talking about special considerations and concerns. Farmers with brain injuries share a list of general tips to help prevent additional injuries.
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Free and affordable caregiver self-help resources for dealing with brain injury and other catastrophic illness from crisis to rehabilitation, recovery and independent living.
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From the University of North Carolina -- Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. Project designed to enable individuals with brain injury to decrease social isolation and loneliness, strengthen community living skills, and increase the skills needed to participate in inclusive recreation opportunities.
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An Occupational Therapist describes the rehabilitation of a young man with severe brain injury. This masters thesis includes journal and treatment notes, quotes, and the therapist's thoughts.
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The Research and Training Center on Community Integration of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. Provides a large database on a variety of Post-TBI challenges as well as the activities and research findings of the RTC. Maintains a newsletter, consumer reports, and journal articles for individuals with TBI and their family and friends. Also offers other publications and resources, designed for professionals.
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Dedicated to helping victims and families of brain and other serious injuries. Information, tips, and advice provided by people who have been through the same experience.
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An accessible site designed for brain injury survivors, persons with memory impairments and new Internet users. Includes links to games, discussion board, activity resources, and personal pages.
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Resource of regional and national information about living and working with traumatic brain injury (TBI) for TBI survivors, their families, and their support providers.
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Brain Injury: resources including detailed listings/links, multiple language FAQS, diagrams/tools, on-line article archives, located in Cumming, Georgia.
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Information and resources to increase the quality of care available to Brain Injured patients after departure from the Hospital. Includes a chat room and discussion board as well as articles, tips, FAQs, glossary, personal experiences, and phone numbers for a variety of helpful agencies.
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A list of brain injury programs, services and resources listed by state. USA only.
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Medical and informational resource for individuals dealing with traumatic brain injury.
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@Health.com's newsletter dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TBIs.
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Working to raise awareness of TBI's effect on society, and provide easily accessible information and support for survivors, their loved ones, and the professionals who work on their behalf.
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Traumatic brain injury guide. Offers information on rehabilitation, brain injury, long-term assisted living, research and contact information.
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Information, for survivors and their families, provided on the honor system from Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr. Glen Johnson. Topics include signs of a brain injury, coping with common problems, and dealing with doctors.
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NIDCD's fact sheet covering the problems, assessment, treatment, and research related to TBI.
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A booklet prepared by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Covers treatment, research, symptoms, rehabilitation, types of brain injury, and resources.
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Fact sheet with tips for preventing brain injuries from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Scientific information about cervicocephalic trauma, lesions, symptoms, and recovery.
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Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of concussions.
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Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of dementia after a brain trauma.
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Information on the types, causes, symptoms, tests, and treatment of head injuries.