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Aging and Brain Injury (652 KB) – Does aging in general impact brain functioning? Does having a brain injury accelerate the aging process? Find out the answer to these questions and more from Rainbow's director of clinical administration, psychologist, and certified brain injury trainer, Dr. Heidi Reyst.
Aggression (312 KB) -- People will often experience periods of agitation immediately following an injury due to the disruption of neurological functioning and accompanying confusion. Some people who are recovering from brain injuries may continue to experience periods of agitation for months after their initial accident. A small percentage of people continue to experience states of agitation long after acute hospitalization, seriously disrupting their quality of life and creating many challenges for the people who care for them.
Disability and Barriers to Sexual Expression (198 KB) – There are numerous myths and stereotypes about sexuality and individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries. Individuals with TBI or SCI not only have to combat the myths about sexuality and disability but also the many barriers that are brought upon them by their injuries.
(NEW!) Medical Marijuana (628 KB) -- Is It effective? Is It legal? We asked Dr. Mark J. Upfal to explain the efficacy of the drug and the current Michigan law.
Neuropsychological Assessment (208 KB) – A neuropsychological assessment attempts to evaluate the cognition, mood, personality and behavior of an individual. The evaluation usually includes a formal interview; a review of medical, educational and vocational records; interviews of significant others and testing using standardized neuropsychological instruments.
Penetrating Brain Injuries (304 KB) -- The majority of traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors have sustained what is referred to as a non-penetrating brain injury in which the protective dura matter of the brain is not breached during the injury. The leading cause of such an injury is motor vehicle accidents. A penetrating TBI, in which a foreign object enters the brain tissue, is far less commonly survived. Such injuries are typically the result of gunshot wounds to the head.
Progesterone and Brain Injury (376 KB) – It has been posited that progesterone may play a neuroprotective role after brain injury. What does that mean and what is it about progesterone that makes it so promising as a
potential treatment? To answer those questions, this article delves into the world of brain injury etiology and covers the latest findings of Dr. Stein's Progesterone Study (September 2009).
Sex Differences in Brain Recovery (138 KB) – Does gender have an impact on recovery after a brain injury? Research suggests that females seem to have better functional outcomes than males. Find out why.
Sleepless After TBI (361 KB) – According to PM&R specialists at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York, individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are three times more likely to suffer from a sleep disorder than the general population. But with other medical problems more urgent and immediate, sleep disorders among the TBI population often go undiagnosed.
Understanding Concussion (290 KB) – Reports of concussions are in the news nearly every day. Concussions were once thought of as simply "getting your bell rung" and that you would eventually "shake it off." But the health care community has found that concussions can be more serious and have lasting symptoms what need to be treated for a full recovery.
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