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The Importance of Adequate Care for Those With Brain Injury

It is imperative for those who have suffered a brain injury to receive adequate care because sustaining such an injury will increase the challenges they will face throughout their lifetime. A brain injury can lead to the development of neurodegenerative and neuroendocrine disorders. And because of the limitations they will face on a day-to-day basis, […]

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New Drug May Treat Brain Injuries As Well As MS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

The new drug, MW151 and MW189, is expected to reduce inflammation in the brain. Neuroinflammation is increasingly believed to play a major role in the diseases of Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and dementia as well as brain injuries and strokes. Besides preventing the development of these neurological diseases, it is believed it will reduce the […]

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The Therapeutic Benefits of Music For Those With Brain Injuries – Music Therapy

Music Therapy >> For help in overcoming such symptoms as short term memory loss and impaired decision making skills, music is being considered as a therapy for those with head injuries. Some therapists are introducing neurological music therapy to their patients because studies indicate that music can promote new neural connections. Music assists with speech […]

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How to Deal with Having a Stroke

Stroke causes brain damage. The extent of the injury depends on the type and the severity of the brain attack. In any case stroke recovery is hard – for stroke victims and for their relatives and close friends. By Keith Londrie   If you are living with someone who suffered from stroke, you should be […]

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Adaptive Clothing for Stroke Patients [Hemiparesis]

After having a stroke, one may experience hemiplegia or #hemiparesis which causes weakness on one side of the body. As a result of this weakness, the stroke patient may have great difficulty with getting dressed. While in a rehabilitation center, stroke patients and caregivers may learn hemiplegic dressing techniques which focus on using the unaffected […]

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How Traumatic Brain Injury Affects Hearing

Traumatic Brain Injury Category >> By Lynn Fugaro Hearing problems are quite common after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because the inner ear is directly connected to the central nervous system. Ringing in the ear (tinnitus) and hearing loss are two of the most widely reported side effects of a traumatic brain injury. Some other […]

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Recovery For Stroke Patients With Spatial Neglect

By Charles Cheow Recovery for stroke patients with spatial neglect may take longer than normal especially if the patient is unaware or in denial of his or her condition. It is important for family members and caregivers to be wary of symptoms. Spatial neglect is a condition resulting from stroke wherein the patient suffers cognitive […]

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