Rapid evaluation of S-100 serum levels. Case report and comparison to previous results.

abstract：:Neuropsychological outcome and recovery of a group of 91 patients with moderate-to-severe head injuries were prospectively investigated over a 2 year period, with evaluations at acute hospital discharge at 6 months and 2 years post-injury. A group of 39 trauma patients with injuries to parts of the body other than the...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Lannoo E,Colardyn F,Jannes C,de Soete G

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the usefulness of the Chinese version of Cognistat for patients with stroke in a Chinese community. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:A total of 53 patients and 34 normal elderly with age, gender and literacy level matched were tested with the Chinese translated version of Cognis...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Chan CC,Lee TM,Fong KN,Lee C,Wong V

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the potential effect of age, gender and education upon the theoretically sound measure of sustained attention--Sustained Attention Response to Task (SART)--amongst a control sample and patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The SART is a simple and brief computer-assisted pr...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Chan RC

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients who were deeply unconscious (GCS = 4) following head injuries, sustained whilst intoxicated with alcohol, became hypothermic due to cold exposure. Despite negative prognostic factors both underwent craniotomy and evacuation of large acute subdural haematoma. After intensive postoperative management and re...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Strachan RD,Whittle IR,Miller JD

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major health concern. The purpose of this study is to identify the diagnostic accuracy of ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase-L1 (UCH-L1)-a protein biomarker-in comparison with CT-scan findings post-TBI. Accordingly, we conducted a systematic review of eligible studies and assessed the ris...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Shahjouei S,Sadeghi-Naini M,Yang Z,Kobeissy F,Rathore D,Shokraneh F,Blackburn S,Manley GT,Wang KKW

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An explanatory analysis of data from serial assessments of 30 patients with a diagnosis of vegetative state (persistent vegetative state) was carried out. The data were gathered using the Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation Technique (SMART) and the Western Neuro Sensory Stimulation Profile (WNSSP) on the s...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Wilson SL,Gill-Thwaites H

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although much is known about discourse impairment, little is known about discourse recovery after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). This paper explores discourse recovery across the critical first year, controlling for pre-injury, injury and post-injury variables. DESIGN AND METHODS:An inception cohort c...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Elbourn E,Kenny B,Power E,Honan C,McDonald S,Tate R,Holland A,MacWhinney B,Togher L

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The risk factors and incidence of deep venous thrombosis were studied in a population of para- and tetraparesic patients institutionalized for long durations. METHODS:Retrospectively, the antecedents and risk factors of deep venous thrombosis were collected for each patient. RESULTS:Data were available for...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Rousseau MC,Guillotel B

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIM:This paper aims to outline the relationships between kinesiotherapy methods used in rehabilitation and the recovery of the patient's ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), improvement of functional condition, regression of pareses and improvement of conscious state following surgical...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka G,Kuźmicki S,Domaniecki J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To assess the inter-rater reliability of the Modified Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS) in lower limb muscle spasticity. RESEARCH DESIGN:Cross-sectional observational study. INTERVENTIONS:Not applicable. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Twenty-two adults with neurological conditions (17 women, five men, age ran...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Ghotbi N,Ansari NN,Naghdi S,Hasson S,Jamshidpour B,Amiri S

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examined the personal and workplace/environmental factors perceived most relevant to work readiness evaluations following acquired brain injury. RESEARCH DESIGN:Using a qualitative secondary analysis design 'indicators of success' and 'risks of failure', identified as relevant in a primary study o...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Stergiou-Kita M,Yantzi A,Wan J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Amantadine is currently recommended for use in patients of post-traumatic brain injury with unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (UWS). However, the application of amantadine in UWS after cerebral hemorrhage has only been rarely reported. This allows for a further exploration of the role of amantadine in the tr...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Gao Y,Ma L,Liang F,Zhang Y,Yang L,Liu X,Yang J

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate longitudinal changes in cortical and subcortical volumes in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) and to evaluate whether such changes were associated with self-reported post-concussive symptoms, global functional outcomes and neuropsychological functioning. METHODS:This was a prosp...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Hellstrøm T,Westlye LT,Sigurdardottir S,Brunborg C,Soberg HL,Holthe Ø,Server A,Lund MJ,Andreassen OA,Andelic N

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the immediate and longer-term effects of an individually tailored, home- and community-based exercise programme with ongoing remote support in people with stroke on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), ambulation and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). METHODS:Twenty people 5.3 ± 3.5 months post ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Dunn A,Marsden DL,Barker D,Van Vliet P,Spratt NJ,Callister R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this research was to develop a tool to assess clients' perception of the quality of head injury rehabilitation services. METHODS AND RESULTS:A questionnaire PQRS-Montreal 1.0 was developed in Montreal, Quebec using a standardized methodology that incorporated a new technique to reach consens...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Swaine BR,Dutil E,Demers L,Gervais M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among inmates in a county jail population. RESEARCH DESIGN:Cross-sectional, observational study. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:A standardized interview was used to determine prevalence of TBI in 69 randomly selected inmates. To examine cognitive a...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Slaughter B,Fann JR,Ehde D

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Family needs of patients with acquired brain injuries have been studied for about three decades. In this study, we assessed the needs, the quality of life and the psychological state of relatives of patients with locked-in syndrome (LIS). DESIGN:A survey was carried out using the family needs' questionnaire ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Lugo Z,Pellas F,Blandin V,Laureys S,Gosseries O

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey (CISS) is being utilized as an assessment measure following concussion despite minimal research. This study explored the sensitivity and specificity of the CISS in identifying receded near point of convergence (NPC) post-concussion. Methods: Prospective study of...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Trbovich AM,Sherry NK,Henley J,Emami K,Kontos AP

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shorter inpatient stays for traumatically brain injured patients frequently allow less time for comprehensive education of families and caretakers. What is needed to compensate for the shortened duration of brain injury rehabilitation in many settings is a family educational programme that (1) satisfies the family's a...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Holland D,Shigaki CL

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate what goals influence the decisions of people with a traumatic brain injury to disclose (or not to disclose) information about their brain injury. METHOD:Ten people with a traumatic brain injury were interviewed about disclosing information about their injury to others. Thematic analysis was us...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Riley GA,Hagger BF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A study was initiated with the intent of demonstrating the cumulative effects of concussion in junior hockey players using visual event-related potentials and post-concussion syndrome (PCS) self-reports. METHODS:Players were assessed at the beginning of the season (pre-injury) and at various times post-injury....

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Gaetz M,Goodman D,Weinberg H

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:Given that poor effort may have a profound impact upon the results of neuropsychological assessment, it is of critical importance that assessment of effort is incorporated into the interpretation of a patient's neuropsychological profile. The current study examines the relationship between head injury...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Moss A,Jones C,Fokias D,Quinn D

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the relationship between language functions and cognitive and functional outcome and to evaluate the effects of a conventional language rehabilitation programme on aphasic adult patients in the post-acute stage of traumatic brain injury (TBI). DESIGN:Non-concurrent prospective study. Patients...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Demir SO,Altinok N,Aydin G,Köseoğlu F

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether a mobile health application that employs elements of social game design could compliment medical care for unresolved concussion symptoms. DESIGN:Phase I and Phase II (open-label, non-randomized, ecological momentary assessment methodology). SETTING:Outpatient concussion clinic. PARTICIP...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Worthen-Chaudhari L,McGonigal J,Logan K,Bockbrader MA,Yeates KO,Mysiw WJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of electrical injuries are rising in proportion to the increased use of electricity in both domestic and industrial sectors. There are multiple ways in which electricity can cause tissue damage, which can be due to direct effects, electroporation and thermal effects. However, these mechanisms fail...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Haq MZ,Prakash R,Soy A,Gupta A,Akhtar S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between cortical lesion location and brain injury outcome. It was hypothesized that focal frontal lesions after traumatic brain injury (TBI) would result in decreased executive and memory functioning and poor community participation outcome. RESEARCH DESIGN:Three quasi-exp...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Lehtonen S,Stringer AY,Millis S,Boake C,Englander J,Hart T,High W,Macciocchi S,Meythaler J,Novack T,Whyte J

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective pragmatic comprehension of language is critical for successful communication and interaction, but this ability is routinely impaired following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (1,2). Individual studies have investigated the cognitive domains associated with impaired pragmatic comprehension, but there remains lit...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Rowley DA,Rogish M,Alexander T,Riggs KJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to explore the attentional performance of patients with closed head injury (CHI) and to examine the discriminative validity of the Test of Everyday Attention (TEA) in this clinical population. A sample of 21 patients with CHI was recruited for this study. Another sample of matched controls was also re...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Chan RC

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The great majority of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is of mild severity, with Glasgow Coma Scores (GCS) of 13-15, post-traumatic amnesia of less than 48 hours and brief, if any, hospitalization. All mild TBI admissions to hospital were provided with education in the form of a brief interview and a brochure on minor hea...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Englander J,Hall K,Stimpson T,Chaffin S

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims were: (1) to quantify the functional limitation of children at the beginning of recovery of independent ambulation after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), using clinical-functional scales; (2) to evaluate the changes in gait pattern during rehabilitation (about 5 months later), using 3D Gait Analysis (GA...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Beretta E,Cimolin V,Piccinini L,Carla Turconi A,Galbiati S,Crivellini M,Galli M,Strazzer S

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00