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Treating a Brain Injury in Texas – The Neurological Associates in Lubbock http://nsallp.com/pages/practice.php The Neurological Associates covers neurosurgery, including trauma calls, throughout West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. The six physicians are board certified in neurological surgery and trained in innovative techniques. Texas Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurosurgery - Claudia S. Robertson, M.D. http://www.bcm.edu/neurosurgery/faculty2/bios/Robertson_C.htm Dr. Claudia S. Robertson is a Texas neurosurgeon with acute care of traumatic brain injuries among her primary interests. http://hosting.texoma.net/business/biotech/thia-faq.htm Physicians with the Texas Head Injury Association State Chapter of the National Head Injury Foundation provide answers to frequently asked questions on head injuries. Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide http://www.neuroskills.com/ The Centre for Neuro Skills is a respected resource for rehabilitation programs for survivors of traumatic brain injury. The programs help to reduce a survivor’s disabilities while gaining maximum independence and quality of life. CNC facilities are located in Texas and California, and the site provides a wealth of educational information. Traumatic Brain Injury Article http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/traumatic-brain-injury/DS00552 The Mayo Clinic offers an educational article on traumatic brain injury. What is Acquired Brain Injury? http://cornellsurgery.org/patients/health/acquired-brain-injury.html Learn what acquired brain injury is, get information on the effects of a brain injury, and learn more about comas. Head Trauma Can be Fatal http://www.stjohn.org/HealthInfoLib/swArticle.aspx?3,85289 This article provided by St. John’s Health describes what to do in case of a head injury and what to expect in the emergency room. Head Injuries May Increase Risk for Parkinson’s http://cranialsubluxations.com/medical_research/head_injury_and_parkinson's_disease.htm People with severe head injuries are 11 times more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease later in life, according to a recent study. Problems with Vision after Head Injuries http://www.helpforvisionloss.com/vision-loss/brain-injury/ Vision changes, including loss of vision, often occurs after a brain injury. Learn more through the articles provided. Head Injury May Cause Depression Decades Later http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn1790 Research shows that a head injury can increase the risks of depression decades after the injury. How Head Injuries, Strokes Increase Alzheimer’s Risk http://www.alzinfo.org/newsarticle/templates/newstemplate.asp?articleid=230&zoneid=10 Research has shown that head injuries can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. Now studies are determining why. Post Traumatic Seizures Following Head Injury http://main.uab.edu/tbi/show.asp?durki=10213 Learn about the risk factors for developing seizures after a traumatic head injury in this article published by the AB Traumatic Brain Injury Care System. Lifelines: The Brain Injury Support Group in Texas http://www.lifelinesdallas.blogspot.com/ Brain injury survivor Kimberly Aikman shares information and resources on brain injury recovery, research and rehabilitation. Lifelines is an educational forum, and Kimberly is the facilitator. The support group meets at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. A calendar of events is provided. Crash – Head Injury Recovery http://publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu/hleader/archive/Neurology/2006/devin.html While riding a motorcycle, Leslie “Devin” Olive was hit by a car and then run over. She sustained traumatic brain injuries, and received a bleak prognosis. This article is about her treatment and recovery. Brain Injury Association of Texas http://www.biatx.org/ If you or a family member survived a brain injury, but suffer immediate or long-term effects, the Brain Injury Association of Texas offers support and guidance. Alamo Head Injury Association http://www.alamoheadinjury.org/ Survivors of brain injuries, along with family, friends and professionals in San Antonio, Texas help families cope with changes and challenges in their lives. The group also works to increase public awareness about brain injury prevention and the needs of survivors and their families. A Family Guide to Head Injury http://www.state.sc.us/ddsn/pubs/hinjury/sec1.htm This family guide to understanding head injuries includes sections on the critical phase and rehabilitation as well as the family’s role and a glossary of terms. Brain Injury Frequently Asked Questions http://www.cascadewellnessclinic.com/sports/braininjury.shtml Dr. Rick Online provides answers to frequently asked questions about brain injuries. Learn what acquired brain injury is and get information on skull fractures, rehabilitation and more. Traumatic Brain Injury http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tbi/detail_tbi.htm The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke provides education resources on traumatic brain injury. Brain Injury in Children & Adolescents FAQ http://www.lapublishing.com/article.asp_Q_product_id_E_article-child-adoles-faq Information on brain injury in children and adolescents is provided in an article by Lash & Associates Publishing and Training, a company that offers information and training for educators, clinicians, parents and survivors of brain injuries.
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