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An internet-based evaluation system for postacute acquired brain injury December 27th, 2011

James Malec (RHI), Tom Murphy (CEO, Inventive Software Solutions, Philadelphia), John Seely and Jeff Gau (Oregon Research Institute, Eugene) Phase II STTR, funded by National Institute for Neurological Disease and Stroke   The goal of this research project is to develop an internet-based evaluation sYstem for use by facilities and
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A New Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury Irritability and Aggression December 27th, 2011

Irritability and aggression are problems that greatly affect the lives of many people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families. There has been little research to help guide physicians on how to best treat these challenging behaviors. Recent studies suggest that amantadine might have a new use in
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Reducing Hard Landings and High Costs: Reliable Assessment of Need for Constant Visual Observation in Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury December 27th, 2011

PI Primary site: Anne Moessner, Mayo Clinic; PIs Other Sites: James Malec, RHI; Audrey Schmerzler, Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Center, NY; Lynne Genter, Ohio State University; Brenda Lenox, Moss Rehab, Philadelphia; Julia Marton, Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas; Deann Roberts, TIRR, Houston; Scott Beveridge, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Co-investigators: Mary
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An Exploration of the Hypocholinergic Hypothesis of Delirium following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) December 27th, 2011

Jacob T. Kean, Ph.D., Principal Investigator Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often causes delirium (confusion and sometimes agitation) in patients recovering from these types of events. One of the neurochemical systems that stabilize the brain, the acetylcholine system, often becomes unbalanced when injuries like this occur, often worsening confusion. We suspect
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Brain Injury Coping Skills Group For Improving Self-Efficacy And Adjustment In Individuals With Brain Injury And Their Caregivers December 27th, 2011

Samantha Backhaus, Ph.D. (Principal Investigator)   Rehabilitation and recovery after brain injury can be delayed by distress and impaired coping among these patients and their caregivers. A pilot study conducted by Dr. Samantha Backhaus indicated that group treatment (including education about brain injury and its effects, teaching of stress management
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