Study Identifies Which Children Do Not Need CT Scans After Head Trauma Sep 16, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 435,000 children under 14 visit emergency rooms every year to be evaluated for traumatic brain injury (TBI). Not all head trauma results in a TBI. The severity of a brain injury may range from mild, causing brief change in mental status or consciousness, to severe, causing permanent symptoms and irreversible damage. (Science Daily)
NFL players promise brains to concussion research (AP) Sep 15, 2009
Lingraphica for aphasia -regain communication skills after TBI.. Take the NFL IQ Quiz and find out. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
New Protein Partnership That Leads To Pediatric Tumor Regression Sep 11, 2009
(July 31, 2007) Total body irradiation (TBI), which depletes the body of lymphocytes, improves the ability of tumor-specific T cells to cause tumor regression. In a new JCI study researchers show that, in mice. (Science Daily)
TBI probes man’s death Sep 3, 2009
TBI probes man s death. From Staff Reports. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Injectable Biomaterial Regenerates Brain Tissue Sep 3, 2009
"These results that we are seeing in adult lab rats are the first of its kind and show a sustained functional recovery in the animal model of TBI (traumatic brain injury). It also represents one of very few in the traumatic brain injury field that attempts structural repair of the lesion cavity using a tissue-engineering approach." ... Four weeks after a TBI lesion on a rat's brain with hydrogel treatment. (Science Daily)
> South County stands out with several big 2009 leases, sales Sep 2, 2009
Another business, Del Monaco Specialty Foods, which moved south from San Jose, leased 80,000 square feet of space in the 110-acre Madrone park built by TBI Development Inc.. Brownlow said she d love to see more tenants on the horizon like Flextronics, Del Monaco, Pinnacle and Mission Bell. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Woman Tasered twice during arrest on parole violation Aug 30, 2009
guesswho wrote on Aug 24, 2009 10:53 AM:" While I agree that a person should not run from the police, never a very good idea. I don't think the shoot first ask question later attitude some of you seem to have is a good idea either. While it's true we've seen more then our fair share of what thugs are capable of this year what about those that are not thugs. What about the people with actual mental disorders or a person thats suffered from TBI or even the deaf person that may not understand what... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Blasts May Indirectly Cause Human Brain Injury Aug 27, 2009
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from mechanical loads in the brain, often without skull fracture, and causes complex, long-lasting symptoms. TBI in civilians is usually caused by direct head impacts resulting from motor vehicle and sports accidents ... TBI also has emerged among military combat personnel exposed to blast waves. (Science Daily)
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Discuss Wounded Warrior Issues at the USNI & MOAA 2009 Defense Forum Washington Aug 25, 2009
Key uniformed service and Administration leaders, legislators, health care providers, and wounded warriors and family members will join fellow concerned professionals to discuss subjects such as suicide, the unseen injuries of war -- especially traumatic brain injury (TBI), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) -- and progress to date on various pilot projects to improve programs and support for wounded warriors. MOAA organizers say the symposium will measure progress to date, highlighting... (PR Newswire)
6 cops, 59 shots, 43 wounds, 1 dead man in Tenn. Aug 19, 2009
Federal and local authorities are awaiting the TBI report before they do their own examinations of the case. Hamilton County District Attorney Bill Cox said he wants to see the TBI report before deciding whether to pursue a criminal case. (WCAX.com, VT)
Professor Wrestling: 'Hard Justice' Preview Aug 14, 2009
What Will Happen: TBI retain their belts over Beer Money. Question To Ponder: How about some Japanese wrestlers in this match. (Click2Houston, TX)
Speakers: Cost of war will continue to rise Aug 7, 2009
All were there to share their progress with programs that bring community-based care for soldiers returning home from service (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Click to read:Wounded Marine Fights VA For Care Aug 4, 2009
Private insurers are covering many of these and the steps are now being taken to get this FDA approved for TBI and PTSD. As recent as April, the topic was brought to Capitol Hill ... I was there when he asked the questions about the situation with the VA. Dr Harch told him that there was a new director who was very much into getting this therapy for soldiers like Casey who have Traumatic Brain Injury ( TBI) ... The main flaw in insurance coverage is that hyperbaric oxygen treatment, also called... (CBS News)
Care of War Veterans with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Jul 30, 2009
To the Editor: The views expressed by Hoge and colleagues in their Perspective article (April 16 issue)1 on the role of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) in postdeployment dysfunction are not upheld by the clinical experience of most experts who provide care ... Screening for TBI is part of broader postdeployment screening for potential health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, alcohol abuse, infectious diseases, and chronic symptoms. (New England Journal of Medicine)
- U.S. veterans facing deportation (17) Jul 28, 2009
These guys definately have some mental problems going on whether it be TBI or PTSD or both, and this country should be offering them help instead of throwing them out. Like I said if they have committed a crime then lock them up and get them into VA counseling. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Tea Parties deserve coverage Jul 22, 2009
To PW wrote on Jul 18, 2009 4:16 AM:" A Bush operative was responsible for relaxating banking oversight at a crucial time. For eight years the Bush administration was marked by overspending, and growing deficits. Huge tax cuts for the ultra wealthy went beyond any other administration. Bush also put Americans in debt to China. The result was a devastated economy. Bush ended funding for returning vets suffering TBI. Plus, the Supreme Court ruled that Bush violated the Constitution by illegal... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Interactive Resource for Military Family Deployment Support Jul 21, 2009
Stressed with unprecedented multiple deployments, service members and families often cope with invisible injuries (PTSD and TBI) and reintegration into "normalcy" upon the member's return, requiring exceptional 21(st )century support. Keeping military families stronger on the home-front reduces the incidence of suicide and domestic neglect/violence, and fosters family cohesion, all critical to maintaining our volunteer military force at its best. (PR Newswire)
5 victims of deadly rampage stabbed, 1 beaten Jul 21, 2009
Jacob Shaffer, 30, of Fayetteville in Lincoln County, faces six counts of homicide, his motive described as domestic, according to TBI spokeswoman Kristin Helm. She identified the victims as as Shaffer's wife, 38-year-old Traci Shaffer; her son, 16-year-old Devin Brooks; her brother, 34-year-old Chris Hall; her father, 57-year-old Billy Hall; and a neighbor, 16-year-old Robert Berber. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Popular Culture May Depict Car Surfing As Cool -- Journal Article Uncovers The Truth About This Potentially Deadly Activity Jul 20, 2009
5 million cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) occur in the United States every year. The annual cost of treating head trauma has reached an alarming 56. (Science Daily)
Police: Man accused of killing wife, her kin Jul 20, 2009
TBI spokeswoman Kristin Helm said in a press release that the victims were identified as Shaffer s wife, 38-year-old Traci Shaffer; her son, 16-year-old Devin Brooks; her brother, 34-year-old Chris Hall; her father, 57-year-old Billy Hall; and a neighbor, 16-year-old Robert Berber. Shaffer was charged with five counts of homicide for the Tennessee deaths and faced an additional count in Alabama. (KHOU.com, TX)
Lavergne, Tenn., Resident Arrested in Connection With the Sale of Handgun in McNair Shooting Jul 18, 2009
As part of the investigation, physical evidence, including the 9mm pistol, shell casings and projectiles recovered from the crime scene and from the victim, McNair, were sent to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) for ballistics analysis ... "Today's arrest exhibits great investigative work by the Metro Nashville Police Department, TBI and ATF," stated ATF Special Agent-in-Charge Jim Cavanaugh. (PR Newswire)
Water slide opens, quickly closes (1) Jul 10, 2009
Something needs to be done before we end up with a child with a serious neck injury or TBI. " sassylady wrote on Jul 9, 2009 8:56 AM:" Recreation for our children gone wrong. Well, duh there should be NO cost to the city and the children that were injured should receive some compensation. (Helena Independent Record)
MCG student meets Nobel Prize winner Jul 9, 2009
"Aquaporin is important in brain swelling and TBI," he said. Ms. Laird is focusing on ways to reduce that brain swelling by potentially inhibiting what might be starting the cascade that leads to more aquaporin and more swelling. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dallas Personal Injury Law Firm Eberstein Witherite Launches Website with Smart News Technology! Jul 8, 2009
Aggressive in the Texas courts for their injured clients, the EW law firm provides innovative approaches for cases in numerous practice areas including: Dallas car crash cases, Texas 18 wheeler accidents, motorcycle and vehicle accident claims, business litigation suits, Veteran's Administration medical malpractice lawsuits, spinal cord and traumatic brain injury (TBI) court cases, and product liability legal actions. Their ground breaking website with Smart News Technology provides a vehicle... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Area landfill leaking into creek Jul 3, 2009
U.S. Marshals arrested Kenneth Lamont Ferguson, 28, in Tullahoma on a federal cocaine possession charge in December, TBI special agent Jerri Powell said. Ferguson was placed on the TBI s ten most wanted list this week, because the agency had not been alerted by federal agents that he had been apprehended, Powell said ... The spokeswoman said shouson s name appeared on the most-wanted list authorities alerted the TBI that he had been apprehended. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
VA Launches 10-Year Health Study of 60,000 New Veterans Jun 23, 2009
The study will compare the deployed and non-deployed Veterans in terms of chronic medical conditions, traumatic brain injury (TBI), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological conditions, general health perceptions, reproductive health, pregnancy outcomes, functional status, use of health care, behavioral risk factors (smoking, drinking, seatbelt use, speeding, motorcycle helmet use, and sexual behavior), and VA disability compensation. VA has contracted with an independent... (PR Newswire)
Traumatic brain injury caused by exposure to explosive blast presents critical challenge Jun 19, 2009
New Rochelle, NY, June 18, 2009Blast-induced traumatic brain injury (TBI) has reached critical levels in modern-day warfare. The current issue of Journal of Neurotrauma focuses on the intensive efforts to develop effective treatment strategies and model systems for studying the cause and effects of explosive blast TBI. This special issue of Journal of Neurotrauma, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., is free online at ... Two very instructive examples of current research... (EurekAlert!)
Children's picked to be center for brain research Jun 4, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said TBI results in an estimated 2,685 deaths and 37,000 hospitalizations per year for children from birth to age 14 ... " In a latter phase of the Sarah Jane Brain Project, families also will be invited to post the medical records of their brain-injured children, which Mr. Donohue predicts will increase PTBI research geometrically. "This is going to move the field forward 50 years in the next five years," he said. "It's going to spark 10,000 Ph ...... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Toll Brothers Reports FY 2009 2nd Qtr and 6 Month Results Jun 3, 2009
On average, our buyers are putting over 30% equity into the purchase of their new homes and the FICO scores in FY 2009 of TBI Mortgage customers has averaged about 755. . (Primezone Releases)
Horse sense: GIs find their footing May 24, 2009
For Staff Sgt. Richard Quinn, who, like his wife, Terry, is a longtime resident of Bisbee, three deployments has left him with both TBI and PTSD. ... Because of his TBI, he has eyesight problems, so much so the Army truck driver had his license withdrawn by the military ... For those who have TBI or PTSD, and that includes nonmilitary people, the therapy has proven to work, she said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Fundraiser to be held for Newington native May 23, 2009
Provost, a 1995 graduate of Newington High School, an avid athlete and honors students, suffered from TBI as a result of a Jan. 7, 2008 accident in which his body was hit by a Sports Utility Vehicle. Rodriguez said her brother has made extensive progress and can now communicate with very few problems. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Local briefs: Residents to view East Hill plan May 21, 2009
Ardmore PD nab TBI list fugitive ... He also had a lengthy criminal history out of Florida that included charges of burglary, larceny, domestic violence and theft, according to the TBI.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
'Equine psychotherapy' helps soldiers with PTSD May 20, 2009
Military people who suffer from TBI or PTSD, or even a combination of both, have difficulty in verbalizing. Having a better understanding of body language helps the GI s healing process because watching a person s reaction, without using words, leads to better outcomes in many cases, Kohanov said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
UCLA study shows traumatic brain injury haunts children for years May 14, 2009
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the single most common cause of death and disability in children and adolescents, according to the Centers for Disease Control ... Reporting in the May issue of the journal Neuropsychology, Talin Babikian, lead author and a UCLA post-doctoral fellow, and senior author Robert Asarnow, a UCLA professor of psychiatry, analyzed 28 selected articles about TBI that were published between the years 1988 and 2007, quantifying for the first time a summary of all of the... (EurekAlert!)
Traumatic brain injury haunts children for years with variety of functional problems: 2 studies May 12, 2009
In one study, a team of psychologists used a longitudinal approach to gain a better idea of what to expect after traumatic brain injury (TBI). The researchers found that severe TBI can cause many lasting problems with day-to-day functioning ... Some children with severe TBI started to fall even further behind their peers than one would normally expect, in a snowball effect that requires further study. (EurekAlert!)
Brain Injury: Head injuries disrupt millions of lives in the US, and each presents unique complications May 12, 2009
Lee suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the accident ... A TBI is a head injury that can be diagnosed as mild, moderate or severe ... Common causes of TBIs are car accidents, falls and being assaulted. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Hohenwald police officer indicted on charge of raping 15 year old May 9, 2009
TBI spokeswoman Kristin Helm said the victim came forward to authorities in August 2008, prompting the investigation. Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick said Taylor was released from jail after posting 20,000 bond. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
'Lab On A Tube' Monitoring Device Developed May 6, 2009
A novel lab-on-a-tube for multimodality neuromonitoring of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Lab Chip, 2009 DOI. (Science Daily)
Crime rate falls in city, county May 6, 2009
The Columbia Police Department recorded a 10 percent decline in the total number of violent crimes, which include murder, rape, assault, theft, drugs and vice offenses, according to the TBI.. It s always good to see, Police Chief Joseph Bishop said of the decrease in crime. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
It’s fried all the way in Memphis May 5, 2009
Lab busts haven t been that high since 2004, according to Tommy Farmer, director of the TBI s meth task force. That year, more than 1,500 labs were seized. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Hard lessons at Mt. Hermon: Brain injured participants heighten impact of safety program May 5, 2009
It showed actual footage of crashes and of victims, many young and attractive like themselves, before, during and after they incurred traumatic brain injury (TBI) and underwent surgery and rehabilitation ... I was looking for something to give our TBI clients at NRLC, a purpose in life, she said. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Video: Turning Hope Into Reality - Traumatic Brain Injury Research at the VA Apr 30, 2009
WASHINGTON, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a complex type of injury to the brain's structure, is common among Veterans and has been called one of the "signature injuries" of modern combat. VA's research related to TBI is wide-ranging ... Among its goals: shedding light on brain changes associated with the condition; improving methods of screening and diagnosis; developing drugs to treat brain injury or limit its severity; helping Veterans with TBI to reintegrate into... (PR Newswire)
Stroke Recovery: Research Reclaims The Power Of Speech Apr 19, 2009
PhD graduate Dr Rachel Wenke has shown in a recent study that the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment may be an effective option for dysarthria patients suffering from stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) ... The disorder affects 75% of individuals with Parkinson's disease, up to 30% of those who have experienced a stroke and about 60% of individuals with TBI. ... In the study, the effectiveness of the treatment was compared with traditional dysarthria therapy for 26 participants ranging from 18... (Science Daily)
Researchers: Military overstresses brain injuries Apr 16, 2009
Charles Hoge and Carl Castro said the military should scrap screening questions meant to uncover cases of mild TBI among troops returning from combat ... Symptoms blamed on TBI after troops return home probably are due to depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or substance abuse, Hoge and Castro said, and the overemphasis on mild TBI keeps troops from being properly treated ... It's too early to say most troops with mild TBI recover as Hoge and Castro assert, said John Corrigan, an Ohio... (AZCentral -- News)
Taking On the Drug Cartels Apr 16, 2009
This has led many common symptoms to be identified as the result of TBI when they're more likely due to other problems, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder ... But now the two authors of the study say the Pentagon and Department of Veterans Affairs have gone too far in the other direction and should get rid of the questionnaires that are meant to identify TBI in troops returning from combat ... They claim TBI is often blamed for symptoms that are more likely due to other... (Slate)
Care of War Veterans with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury — Flawed Perspectives Apr 16, 2009
6 million) have sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as concussion, with the majority going untreated ... Unfortunately, the clinical definition of "concussion/mild TBI" adopted by the Department of Defense and the VA a blow or jolt to the head resulting in brief alteration in consciousness, loss of consciousness (lasting. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Artist inspired by common objects Apr 16, 2009
Tickets cost $50, and proceeds benefit Walton's Camp TBI for children with traumatic brain injuries. Call 706-823-8584. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Madison County Chamber of Commerce holds meeting Apr 16, 2009
Majors said specialized services are available for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and related disorders, Suicidal thoughts or attempts, marital family distress, children s needs addressing the problems of deployment or the return of a veteran, and re-integration of the veteran back into the community and the family. Majors said the first three visits would be of no cost. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Treating sleep disorders in people with traumatic brain injury may not eliminate symptoms Apr 15, 2009
A study in the April 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is the first to assess the effectiveness of treating sleep disorders in adults with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) ... "The TBI patients with sleep apnea and no improvement in sleepiness may have had a combination of pre-existing sleep apnea and posttraumatic hypersomnia, causing sleepiness after the injury," said Castriotta. (EurekAlert!)
Wartime Mental Health, Scandal and Stigma Apr 10, 2009
Then comes the twist of the knife, when mental health is used against active duty soldiers, for example, when they are punished or even dishonorably discharged for a personality disorder instead of correctly diagnosed and treated for PTSD or worse, TBI (traumatic brain injury), resulting in a gross reduction of post-service medical and financial benefits for themselves and their families ... Nearly two million men and women have so far served in Afghanistan and in Iraq and about 20 percent of... (The American Conservative)
Military studies shed light on brain injuries from blasts Apr 7, 2009
"I think it's extraordinarily important. It's some of the first research and findings that help to illustrate ... the evolution of" traumatic brain injury (TBI) ... Brain cell inflammation occurs in mild TBI cases, he says ... Research will continue to determine whether basic off-the-counter drugs such as Motrin can help reduce the inflammation, Ling says, which could help treat troops suffering mild TBI on the battlefield. (USA Today)
Program pedals safety to prevent brain injuries Apr 7, 2009
"TBI is a very expensive problem to treat that could be prevented cheaply," Katz said. "I honestly believe we have saved many lives.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Blood Test For Brain Injuries Gains Momentum Apr 3, 2009
There are more than 1 million emergency visits annually for traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the U.S. The majority of these visits are for mild injuries, primarily the result of falls and motor vehicle crashes. The challenge for doctors is to identify which of these patients has an acute, traumatic intracranial injury, something that is not always evident, and which patients can be observed and sent home. (Science Daily)
Therapy to regain speech after stroke Mar 27, 2009
SYDNEY: A therapy originally developed for patients of Parkinson's Disease also helps victims of stroke and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) regain normal speech, a new study has found ... It affects 75 percent of Parkinson's patients, up to 30 percent of stroke victims and about 60 percent of individuals with TBI. ... The effectiveness of LSVT was compared with traditional dysarthria therapy for 26 participants ranging from 18 to 88 years who had experienced stroke and TBI.. (India Times, India)
Brain-injured troops face unclear long-term risks Mar 20, 2009
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a signature injury of the Iraq war ... There s clearly a whole bunch of people who have mild TBI who have no negative outcomes, Rutherford agreed ... Moderate-to-severe TBI is linked with later-in-life risks including Alzheimer s-like dementia, Parkinson s-like symptoms, seizures, problems with social functioning and unemployment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Did Natasha Richardson suffer "walk and die" syndrome? Mar 19, 2009
For example, this has been the case for a lot of soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injury, or TBI, a signature injury of a war. The conditions can range from a mild concussion to harsh, visible injury. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Sports Concussions: Common and Preventable Mar 19, 2009
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow or jolt to the head and can range from mild to severe. It is important to note that even if you do not lose consciousness after a fall, it is possible to have a concussion. (PR Newswire)
Air Force unveils brain injury clinic in Alaska Mar 19, 2009
He is among 1,500 patients screened since the TBI Clinic opened at neighboring Elmendorf Air Force Base and one of 75 currently monitored on a regular basis ... Peter Osterbauer, a neurologist who heads the TBI clinic ... Ultimately diagnosed with TBI, he became a patient at the Elmendorf clinic last spring. (Yahoo News)
Stress May Cause The Brain To Become Disconnected Mar 17, 2009
Dr. Krystal notes that settling this issue could help us to better understand recent epidemiologic data suggesting that most of the adjustment problems of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-concussive syndrome are attributable to PTSD.. He adds, We have tended to think of PTSD and mild TBI as unrelated at the neural level ... However, with growing evidence from animal studies that PTSD may be associated with loss of neural connections, it... (Science Daily)
Missouri Senate OKs bill repealing helmet requirement Mar 17, 2009
sandhouse wrote on Mar 16, 2009 5:26 PM:" The average healthcare cost of a TBI victim nears $100K/yr if they live beyond the initial year. Even if the family has insurance the long term care benefits are a pittance compared to the actual incurred costs. Unless the family has some seriously deep pockets, caring for TBI patients will invariably force them to turn to Medicare/Medicaid for relief. ZERO impact on insurance rates?? LOL Good one. No. I don't want to pay for morons who feel the need to... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Alzheimer's disease therapeutic prevents long-term damage from TBI in pre-clinical studies Mar 16, 2009
Public release date: 15-Mar-2009. Contact: Karen Mallet. (EurekAlert!)
Jury says they are deadlocked in Darby trial Mar 13, 2009
The first witness for the state was TBI Special Agent Kathy Ferguson. She testified that District Attorney Hansel McCadams office contacted the TBI at the end of June 2008 regarding the complaints against Darby. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Better trauma tests urged for troops Mar 13, 2009
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is often referred to as the signature wound of the Iraq war ... It also recommended improvements to traumatic brain injury research, better access to care and more resources for families of troops with TBI.. (MSNBC -- Health)
Homefront in Focus Mar 12, 2009
Resources for Taxes and Finances for Military. If you're like me I am working on my taxes. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Inmate dies at area hospital Mar 9, 2009
TBI Spokeswoman Kristin Helm could not be reached for comment Friday. McKennon was jailed Feb. 23 on charges of possession of methamphetamine for resale, tampering with evidence, assault on an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
