19
Feb
2015
Written by Brainline / Brainline
In 1999 Sandy Levine’s husband Michael Fairhurst was rushed to the hospital due to a rare neurological illness. As an award-winning television producer, Sandy started recording Michael’s illness and recovery for three reasons. First, she thought he probably wouldn’t remember much of what happened, and that someday he may be interested in seeing it. Second, it gave her something to do to help keep her sanity. And third, as a producer, she knew someday – assuming Michael lived –it would make a damn good story.
17
Feb
2015
Written by Victoria Tilney / BrainLine
At the age of 18, Kevin Pearce soared onto the professional snowboarding stage, quickly becoming the athlete to watch in this ever-evolving sport. While training for the Olympic trials, Kevin sustained a traumatic brain injury. His ongoing rehabilitation and training remain an inspiration to countless people.
16
Feb
2015
Written by Pamela Knudson / Grand Forks Herald
John Hricak recalled one morning when he looked in the mirror and noticed how much he had changed. “I remember thinking, ‘Gosh, John, you’ve lost weight,'” said Hricak of Grand Forks.
12
Feb
2015
Written by Brainline Military / Brainline Military
If extra time on a test or memory aids can make life easier during college, why not use them? Adam talks about moving past the “stigma” of using disability services and getting the help you need to succeed in college.
03
Feb
2015
Written by CNN Wire / MyFox8.com
Sgt. Jordan Adams has been in a barely conscious state since suffering a brain injury in a car crash while on leave in 2013, but his family is hopeful that a new treatment will help him recover.
21
Jan
2015
Written by Kelsey Johnson / Paste
I remember being told I had missed the party. That it had happened almost a week back. Those around me kept assuring me that I hadn’t missed work, and that I didn’t have to go in for any upcoming shifts.
20
Jan
2015
Written by Neurology Advisor / Neurology Advisory
White matter brain abnormalities in some patients with depression disorders closely resemble abnormalities found in patients who have experienced a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), more commonly known as concussion, according to new research presented by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
19
Jan
2015
Written by David A. Grant / BrainLine
A bit like a luxury car, traumatic brain injury comes with a full complement of accessories. Not accessories like heated leather seats or a fully decked out sound system designed to sweeten your ride.
18
Jan
2015
Written by Greg Slabodkin / Health Data Management
The U.S. military has a new mobile app in its arsenal to help clinicians diagnose cases of traumatic brain injury in as little as five minutes in almost any setting, including forward-deployed combat environments.
13
Jan
2015
Written by Quil Lawrence / NPR
The U.S. military set up a bank to collect brain tissue samples to better understand battlefield brain injury. But a law that prevents tissue donations from U.S. troops has severely hampered efforts.