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Information, for survivors and their families, provided on the honor system from Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr. Glen Johnson. Topics include signs of a brain injury, coping with common problems, and dealing with doctors.
http://www.tbiguide.com/

Providing information for professionals, persons with brain injury, and family members. Also developing intervention programs, and assessment tools.
http://www.neuro.pmr.vcu.edu/

Basic information about brain injury and its treatment, from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
http://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/N...ainInjury/00TableOfContents.html

Causes, symptoms and assessment of brain injuries.
http://www.ahs.uwaterloo.ca/~cahr/headfall.html

Offers information, reference materials, and self-help resources. Provides links to support and discussion groups, rehabilitation sites, publications and journals.
http://www.headinjury.com/

Addressing visual problems that may be overlooked during initial treatment of brain injury.
http://www.healthy.net/oep/BRAIN.HTM

Information about coma and brain injury directed at helping with answers and support in those critical first days and weeks, while waiting for someone to awake from a coma.
http://www.waiting.com/

Working to raise awareness of TBI's effect on society, and provide easily accessible information and support for survivors, their loved ones, and the professionals who work on their behalf.
http://www.braininjuryresources.org

Coma can be caused by an underlying illness, or it can result from head trauma. A comatose person is still very much alive, but he or she is not simply asleep. Get information from board certified Neurologists, find a neurologist in your area.
http://www.neurologychannel.com/coma/

The Research and Training Center on Community Integration of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. Provides a large database on a variety of Post-TBI challenges as well as the activities and research findings of the RTC. Maintains a newsletter, consumer reports, and journal articles for individuals with TBI and their family and friends. Also offers other publications and resources, designed for professionals.
http://www.mssm.edu/tbinet/

Introduction to resources available from the National Rehabilitation Information Center.
http://www.naric.com/search/t04.html

Information and services for spinal cord and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.
http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/

An accessible site designed for brain injury survivors, persons with memory impairments and new Internet users. Includes links to games, discussion board, activity resources, and personal pages.
http://www.unc.edu/depts/recreate/spot/

Article from the Medical College of Wisconsin about "Sports Concussions a Growing Concern." Describes the symptoms and effects of mild brain injuries as well as multiple concussions.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1007069756.html

Investigating factors that affect and improve the outcomes of individuals with traumatic brain injury. Primarily serving patients in rural settings.
http://www.hsc.missouri.edu/~mombis/

From the University of North Carolina -- Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. Project designed to enable individuals with brain injury to decrease social isolation and loneliness, strengthen community living skills, and increase the skills needed to participate in inclusive recreation opportunities.
http://www.unc.edu/depts/recreate/crds/SSPBI/index.html

Booklet describing the basics of this rare disorder, treatment, prognosis, research, and references.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_...sorders/lockedinsyndrome_doc.htm

Scientific information about cervicocephalic trauma, lesions, symptoms, and recovery.
http://www.vertigo-dizziness.com/english/whiplash_injury.html

@Health.com's newsletter dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TBIs.
http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/Newsletter/FPN_4_2.html

Information and resources to increase the quality of care available to Brain Injured patients after departure from the Hospital. Includes a chat room and discussion board as well as articles, tips, FAQs, glossary, personal experiences, and phone numbers for a variety of helpful agencies.
http://www.tbihelp.org/

A medical, legal, and informational resource for persons dealing with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
http://www.braininjury.com/

A database of research and educational materials designed for people with TBI, their families, and professionals. Item description gives short synopsis, target audience, media format, cost, language, and where it can be obtained.
http://www.braininjuryresearch.org/

Fact sheet with tips for preventing brain injuries from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SafeUSA.
http://www.cdc.gov/safeusa/home/tbi.htm

A booklet prepared by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Covers treatment, research, symptoms, rehabilitation, types of brain injury, and resources.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/TBI.htm

Medical and informational resource for individuals dealing with traumatic brain injury.
http://www.braininjurydisorders.org/

NIDCD's fact sheet covering the problems, assessment, treatment, and research related to TBI.
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/tbrain.asp

Dedicated to helping victims and families of brain and other serious injuries. Information, tips, and advice provided by people who have been through the same experience.
http://www.tbirecovery.org/

Basic information about traumatic brain injury, coma, seizures, and what to expect from treatment.
http://hosting.texoma.net/business/biotech/thia-faq.htm

Article from National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD) talking about special considerations and concerns. Farmers with brain injuries share a list of general tips to help prevent additional injuries.
http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d00...001-d000100/d000052/d000052.html

Offers an overview of head injury, its effects, prognosis and treatment.
http://www.caregiver.org/caregiv....jsp?nodeid=579&expandnodeid=386

Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of concussions.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9251-1.asp

Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of dementia after a brain trauma.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/38577-1.asp

Information on the types, causes, symptoms, tests, and treatment of head injuries.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9339-1.asp

An Occupational Therapist describes the rehabilitation of a young man with severe brain injury. This masters thesis includes journal and treatment notes, quotes, and the therapist's thoughts.
http://www.severe-brain-injury.com/

Fact sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Contents include definition, treatment methods, prognosis, current research projects, and references.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tbi/tbi.htm

Reviews the types of TBI and their treatment and prognosis, from the Medical Journal of Australia.
http://www.mja.com.au/public/iss...s/178_06_170303/kha11095_fm.html

Resource of regional and national information about living and working with traumatic brain injury (TBI) for TBI survivors, their families, and their support providers.
http://www.tbimo.org/