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AUCD Legislative Brief: Administration for Community Living
October 20, 2014 | Vol. XIV, Issue 42 Administration for Community Living The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has just announced a reorganization in structure to better align missions and incorporate the Paralysis Resource Center and State Health Insurance Assistance Programs, which respectively moved from the CDC and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to
Cognitive–communication disorders in children with traumatic brain injury
Children’s Safety Network Oct 23, 2014 Children with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at risk of developing cognitive–communication disorders that have devastating effects on their school life, family life, and social life. These problems can be difficult for families to describe and may be overlooked by community-based providers who are unfamiliar with
The Utility of the Balance Error Scoring System for Mild Brain Injury Assessments in Children and Adolescents
Children’s Safety Network Oct 23, 2014 The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) is widely recognized as an acceptable assessment of postural control for adult patients following a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or concussion. However, the measurement properties of the BESS as a post-mTBI assessment test for younger patients are not well understood. The Utility
New Data Available on WISQARS Nonfatal Injury and Leading Causes of Nonfatal Injury Modules
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention New Data Available on WISQARS Nonfatal Injury and Leading Causes of Nonfatal Injury Modules The Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) is an interactive, online database that provides fatal and nonfatal injury data from a variety of sources. Researchers, practitioners, the media, and the general public can
Putting Our Heads Together: Collaborating for Student Success after Concussion | Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Oct 08, 2014 The fact that 1.6 to 3.8 million concussions occur each year as a result of sport and physical activity indicates the need for more people to have a better awareness of concussion management. This article describes why a team approach to concussion education is necessary, and provides specific strategies for concussion prevention.
The Moderating Effects of Sex and Age on the Association between Traumatic Brain Injury and Harmful Psychological Correlates among Adolescents | PLoS ONE
Oct 08, 2014 Although it is well established that sex is a risk factor in acquiring a traumatic brain injury (TBI) among adolescents, it has not been established whether it also moderates the influence of other TBI psychological health correlates. The Moderating Effects of Sex and Age on the Association between Traumatic Brain Injury and
Some Concussion Education More Useful Than Others, Parents Say | Newswise
Oct 08, 2014 Many parents whose kids participate in athletics will be asked to sign a waiver about concussion education, but that’s not enough to ensure parents are confident about handling the injury, according to a new University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. Some Concussion Education More Useful Than
Oct 08, 2014 This month’s CDC Vital Signs series presents the latest CDC findings on the health burden and costs of motor vehicle crash injuries in the United States. The issue includes proven strategies for increasing restraint use, reducing impaired driving, and improving teen driver safety. CDC Vital Signs October: “Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries: Costly
Kids and Concussion: Early Recognition Is Key to Recovery
Huffington Post Article by Shannon Babineau, MD Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Director of Pediatric Headache Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital A new school year has begun. Playgrounds are full of children chasing, tumbling and climbing. Sports fields teem with young athletes practicing football, field hockey, and
The Center on Brain Injury Research & Training (CBIRT) has provided this detailed research. Please click the link below for more information. http://cbirt.org/concussion-faq/