Merriam-Webster defines dementia as a “condition (such as Alzheimer's disease) marked by the development of multiple cognitive deficits (such as memory impairment, aphasia, and the inability to plan and initiate complex behavior).” Though dementia is typically a...
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"We need to understand what happens in the brain when it's hit, and how many hits trigger these neurological effects," said ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Frank Pallone (D-NJ) in the opening remarks of the House Democrats meeting about brain...
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Earlier this week, I reported on last week’s designation of an Indiana medical facility as the 15th TBI Model System, by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) and it’s funding therein. This week, a facility has...
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Last week, Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine, in partnership with the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, was granted $2.1 million from a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a five-year study to research a particularly...
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“With a better understanding [of] how traumatic brain injuries occur, a Brown-led research team hopes to develop new standards for head protection and next-generation helmets,” reads a news story from Brown University. In July, the Office of Naval Research granted...
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In 2014, the National Institute of Health deemed lithium (Li) to be of medical assistance in the treatment of traumatic brain injury. However, the NIH determination came only from the promising results of a preclinical study. Now, Rutgers University has released the...
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Located in San Diego, CA, Camp Pendleton proclaims to be, “The West Coast’s Premier Expeditionary [Marines] Training Base.” Last Tuesday, May 9, they broke ground on a $12 million, 25,000 square foot facility that aims to make the Camp a premier brain injury research...
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Neurological injury is a significant health concern for military service members, recognizes the Department of Defense. Last year, for example, 17,672 service members were diagnosed with a brain injury. While the military may not be able to eliminate neurological...
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Drones are on their way to becoming the preferred method of retail delivery and much more. Currently, however, the air technology can only be used in a few limited locations. Before they become ubiquitous, though, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must...
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For seven years, there have been high hopes and expectations that Waco, Texas would be host to a world-class VA research facility. Consolidating the Austin-based Brain Injury Recovery Laboratory and Waco’s Center of Excellence into one facility, it was thought that,...
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