Saturday, April 24, 2010
Man defies odds to earn black belt
After being involved in a horrific car accident at the age of 12, doctors didn’t expect Danny Campbell to live. The Great Kills resident not only survived, but he has overcome the lengthy, painstaking rehabilitation procedures, putting a punctuation mark on that recovery when he earned a black belt in karate early last month. For the rest of this inspiring story...
Defense.gov News Article: Services Improve Diagnosis of Brain Injuries, PTSD
“There were concerns early in the conflicts that members suffering PTSD or TBI might be separated under the non-compensable, exclusive diagnosis of a personality disorder,” Rice said in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee’s military personnel subcommittee. “Such concerns were reasonable, given our nascent understanding of these signature injuries.”
Defense.gov News Article: Services Improve Diagnosis of Brain Injuries, PTSD
Defense.gov News Article: Services Improve Diagnosis of Brain Injuries, PTSD
Doctor uses Botox to treat brain injury damage
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A traumatic brain injury can cause drawn muscles in the arms or legs, and painful muscle spasms. But one Iraq veteran suffering from a brain injury is getting help - from Botox. Watch Video
Monday, April 19, 2010
The NBIF has been added to...
50 Best Blogs for Neurology Students
The workings and nuances of the human body understandably fascinates almost everyone, but only a (comparative) handful of individuals channel that curiosity into passion. And the passion, in turn, into a medical career. Neurologists, neuroscientists, and their contemporaries in cognitive psychology, science, and/or development narrow their focus to – of course – the nervous system. Most of them tend to emphasize the brain over the other elements due to its status as one of the most essential organs for survival and fascinating complexity fraught with unexplored nooks and crannies. Visit Site
The workings and nuances of the human body understandably fascinates almost everyone, but only a (comparative) handful of individuals channel that curiosity into passion. And the passion, in turn, into a medical career. Neurologists, neuroscientists, and their contemporaries in cognitive psychology, science, and/or development narrow their focus to – of course – the nervous system. Most of them tend to emphasize the brain over the other elements due to its status as one of the most essential organs for survival and fascinating complexity fraught with unexplored nooks and crannies. Visit Site
Saturday, April 17, 2010
New period of brain 'plasticity' created with transplanted embryonic cells
UCSF scientists report that they were able to prompt a new period of "plasticity," or capacity for change, in the neural circuitry of the visual cortex of juvenile mice. The approach, they say, might some day be used to create new periods of plasticity in the human brain that would allow for the repair of neural circuits following injury or disease. Read on...
Hyperbaric chamber may treat traumatic brain injury
The Defense Department hopes to find a better treatment for the 100,000 troops who have been diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury since 2003, and it's looking at hyperbaric chambers — often used in cases of carbon monoxide poisoning — for the answer.
Although there have been studies looking at the impact these pressurized oxygen chambers have on TBI patients, none has been able to definitively answer whether hyperbaric oxygen can reduce or eliminate chronic symptoms of TBI such as headaches, memory loss and mood swings. A new clinical trial, which is expected to begin in January 2011, is designed to do just that. More
Although there have been studies looking at the impact these pressurized oxygen chambers have on TBI patients, none has been able to definitively answer whether hyperbaric oxygen can reduce or eliminate chronic symptoms of TBI such as headaches, memory loss and mood swings. A new clinical trial, which is expected to begin in January 2011, is designed to do just that. More
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Cognitive Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury
What is cognition?
Cognition is the act of knowing or thinking. It includes the ability to choose, understand, remember and use information. Cognition includes:
Attention and concentration.
Processing and understanding information.
Memory.
Communication.
Planning, organizing, and assembling.
Reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, and judgment.
Controlling impulses and desires and being patient.
How does TBI affect cognition and what can be done about it?
After a TBI it is common for people to have problems with attention, concentration, speech and language, learning and memory, reasoning, planning and problem-solving.
Read More
Cognition is the act of knowing or thinking. It includes the ability to choose, understand, remember and use information. Cognition includes:
Attention and concentration.
Processing and understanding information.
Memory.
Communication.
Planning, organizing, and assembling.
Reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, and judgment.
Controlling impulses and desires and being patient.
How does TBI affect cognition and what can be done about it?
After a TBI it is common for people to have problems with attention, concentration, speech and language, learning and memory, reasoning, planning and problem-solving.
Read More
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Grand Opening
Vincent Scalise, CEO of the Utica Center for Development, welcomes the NBIF. We are pleased to collaborate with such a driven force in our community. Vincent’s dedication and passion for establishing a true “One Stop” for Veterans and their families is truly amazing.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Congratulations NBIF!
Congratulations! National Brain Injury Foundation has been selected as a participant in the Utica Music and Arts Fest, Social Charity 2010! Read More
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
"Fan Page"
NBIF Now has a Facebook Fan Page and our online support is building rapidly. Take a look: Click Here
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Kahrmann Consumer Advocacy Coalition (KCAC)
Members of the NBIF met to discuss future plans, meeting our mission to grow, moving into a new location to meet our need...as we continue to grow.
Important to this discussion was the positive collaborations we have made over the past few years and the desire to nurture these connections, joining with others to advocate for choice, equality, and independence in our lives.
Informing the group of the efforts of the KCAC in the past several months, of who and what this kind of advocacy represents ~ and will mean now and in the future, inspired members of the NBIF to want to join their voices in unison and support of, for, and with others that have joined the coalition.
Click here--> Kahrmann Consumer Advocacy Coalition (KCAC) on Facebook
Important to this discussion was the positive collaborations we have made over the past few years and the desire to nurture these connections, joining with others to advocate for choice, equality, and independence in our lives.
Informing the group of the efforts of the KCAC in the past several months, of who and what this kind of advocacy represents ~ and will mean now and in the future, inspired members of the NBIF to want to join their voices in unison and support of, for, and with others that have joined the coalition.
Click here--> Kahrmann Consumer Advocacy Coalition (KCAC) on Facebook
Friday, February 12, 2010
Utica Center for Development
The Central New York Center for VeteransVeteran's services in upstate New York have not been able to keep up with the increasingly high demand that has been placed upon them. Utica Center for Development Inc. ( UCD ) is in the process of creating a resourceful, one stop facility in Utica for veterans residing throughout Central New York. Read More...
Monday, January 25, 2010
Doctors study link between combat and brain disease | Stars and Stripes
The California neuropathologist who discovered damage in the brains of former professional football players has found similar damage in the brain of a deceased Vietnam veteran — a potentially groundbreaking finding that suggests combat troops who suffer head trauma might be susceptible to a degenerative brain disease. Read more...
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
NBIF Wrapping @ Barnes & Noble
Stop by and see us:
Fri, Dec 18th 5-9
Sat, Dec 19th 1-5
Sun, Dec 20th 1-5
Monday, December 14, 2009
NBIF Visits the Wonderland of Lights
A great time had by all. Thank you RCIL!
The Wonderland of Lights is one of RCIL's signature fundraising events, not to mention one of the most popular family outings in the region during this season. Stop by and check out the spectacular light show.
http://www.wonderlandoflights.org
The Wonderland of Lights is one of RCIL's signature fundraising events, not to mention one of the most popular family outings in the region during this season. Stop by and check out the spectacular light show.
http://www.wonderlandoflights.org
A Big Thank You
Thanks to all that supported NBIF’s Gas Card(s) Fundraiser. Your time, dedication and donations are very much appreciated.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
NBIF @ Veterans Expo
Thank you to all that represented the NBIF at this event. Special thanks to James for coordinating the event and sharing his most special day. Happy B-Day Jim! The NBIF loves you.
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