Effect of COMT Val158Met genotype on attention and response to methylphenidate following traumatic brain injury.

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess skeletal muscle showing a complete functional recovery after induction of pan-necrotic lesions in the right sensorimotor cortex in rats. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:A focal lesion of the right sensorimotor cortex was induced photochemically. Rats were divided into ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Abo M,Miyano S,Eun SS,Yamauchi H

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effects on the hemiplegic upper limb of repetitive facilitation exercises (RFEs) using a novel facilitation technique, in which the patient's intention to move the hemiplegic upper limb or finger was followed by realization of the movement using multiple sensory stimulations. METHODS:Twenty-thre...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Kawahira K,Shimodozono M,Etoh S,Kamada K,Noma T,Tanaka N

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Opinions about persisting post-concussional symptoms after minor traumatic brain injury still reflect a polarization of views around the sterile debate concerning the psychological vs organic origins of symptoms. Reviews of the experimental literature do not always integrate the often diverse perspectives that explain...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Wood RL

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate caregiver burden and factors associated with caregiver burden among family members of patients with severe brain injury in the chronic phase. Additionally, the study aimed at investigating differences in burden between parents and spouses. METHODS:Forty-four Danish caregivers of patients with ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Doser K,Norup A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the effects of sequential excitatory and inhibitory theta burst stimulation (TBS) on cortical excitability in patients with subacute ischaemic stroke. METHODS:Fifteen patients with first-ever middle cerebral artery ischaemic stroke within last three months were subjected to intermittent TBS over the h...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Khan FR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two modalities of family assessment based on the McMaster Model of Family Functioning (MMFF), including a self-report questionairre (Family Assessment Device-FAD) and a clinical interview (McMaster Structured Interview For Families-McSIFF) as scored on the McMaster Clinical Rating Scale (MCRS) were compared in an atte...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Barney MC,Max JE

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in serious and disabling neuropsychiatric disorders. METHOD:The authors report a case of a 51-year old male, admitted to the psychiatric ward for acute psychosis and suicidal ideation, probably associated with TBI. After a temporal head trauma he initiated auditory/ve...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Guerreiro DF,Navarro R,Silva M,Carvalho M,Gois C

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study explored the utility of combining data from measures of performance validity and symptom validity among Veterans undergoing neuropsychological evaluation for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). BACKGROUND:Persistent cognitive impairments following mTBI are often reported by returning combat vetera...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Spencer RJ,Waldron-Perrine B,Drag LL,Pangilinan PH,Axelrod BN,Bieliauskas LA

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The simple test for evaluating hand function (STEF) is widely used for clinical evaluation of upper extremity function in Japan. However, except for test-re-test reliability, its psychometric properties have not been investigated. The aim of this study is to explore its internal consistency, concurrent validi...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Shindo K,Oba H,Hara J,Ito M,Hotta F,Liu M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two pilot Potential Unlimited Programmes (PUPs) were examined to determine participant outcomes related to adjustment to acquired brain injury (ABI) and to investigate the contribution of the group work component of the programme. A mixed qualitative and quantitative longitudinal design was employed with 14 participan...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Thomas M

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the incidence and clinical characteristics of chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) evolving from traumatic subdual hydroma (TSH). METHODS:The clinical characteristics of 44 patients with CSDH evolving from TSH were analysed retrospectively and the relevant literature was reviewed...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Wang Y,Wang C,Liu Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports the case of a 16-year-old man who had sustained a traumatic head injury. Neuroradiological examinations showed haemorrhagic lesion in corpus callosum. The patient initially demonstrated several symptoms of disconnection syndrome; however, these clinical signs later resolved in subtle dysfunctions th...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Deloche G,Bussel B,Tougeron A,Denis P,Viteau B

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the hypothesis that children sustaining a mild closed head injury have a higher prevalence of premorbid behavioural problems than children in the general community. The prevalence of emotional and behavioural problems among children with a mild closed head injury was compared with the prevalenc...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Pelco L,Sawyer M,Duffield G,Prior M,Kinsella G

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:Research suggests that post-concussive syndrome may become persistent after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The aim of this study was to investigate determinants of subjective complaints, characteristic for post-concussive syndrome, 23 years after mTBI. RESEARCH DESIGN:The study was a follow-up a...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Hessen E,Nestvold K

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:Several studies have shown that the symptoms of grief are different from symptoms of depression among bereaved family members. The present study is an attempt to replicate these findings among caregivers of patients in a vegetative state. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Forty-five caregivers of 41 patients in...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Chiambretto P,Moroni L,Guarnerio C,Bertolotti G,Prigerson HG

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To establish a process whereby assessment of functional communication reflects the authentic communication of the target population. The major functional communication assessments available from the USA may not be as relevant to those who reside elsewhere, nor assessments developed primarily for perso...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Larkins BM,Worrall LE,Hickson LM

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An important component of the multicentre Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium (CENC) project is the development of improved quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods, including volumetric analysis. Although many studies routinely employ quality assurance (QA) procedures including MR and hum...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Wilde EA,Bigler ED,Huff T,Wang H,Black GM,Christensen ZP,Goodrich-Hunsaker N,Petrie JA,Abildskov T,Taylor BA,Stone JR,Tustison NJ,Newsome MR,Levin HS,Chu ZD,York GE,Tate DF

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of four behavioural procedures in helping a head-injured adult to control diurnal and nocturnal enuresis. A multiple baseline, single subject research design was utilized to test the effectiveness of those procedures. Data were collected for a period of seven mont...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Garcia JG,Lam C

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:The goal of the present study was to assess the impact of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) on episodic memory performance in relation to attentional and executive control processes in young adults. RESEARCH DESIGN/METHODS:A verbal memory paradigm manipulating attentional load (full attention or div...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Blanchet S,Paradis-Giroux AA,Pépin M,McKerral M

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether the development of coagulopathy at different stages after isolated traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with distinct cranial computed tomography characteristics. RESEARCH DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study in 226 patients with moderate-to-severe isolated TBI who were cate...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Franschman G,Greuters S,Jansen WH,Posthuma LM,Peerdeman SM,Wattjes MP,Loer SA,Boer C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To examine the factors associated with the remission of insomnia by examining a sample of individuals who had insomnia within the first two years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and assessing their status at a secondary time point.Design and Methods: Secondary data analysis from a multicenter longitudina...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Lequerica AH,Weber E,Dijkers MP,Dams-O'Connor K,Kolakowsky-Hayner SA,Bell KR,Bushnik T,Goldin Y,Hammond FM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to investigate the organic and psychogenic components of post-concussive syndrome (PCS), the subjective complaints, the cognitive findings and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) profiles of 53 consecutive mild head injury patients (MHI) with persistent PCS were evaluated. The results seem ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Cattelani R,Gugliotta M,Maravita A,Mazzucchi A

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychosocial outcome and recovery of a group of 31 consecutive adult patients with moderate to severe head injuries were prospectively investigated over a 2-year period. A friend control group was used for comparison purposes. We conclude that moderate and severe head injuries have a significant long-term impact on ps...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Dikmen S,Machamer J,Temkin N

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hyperoxia is associated with adverse outcome in severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study explored differences in patient classification of oxygen exposure by PaO2 cutoff and cumulative area-under-the-curve (AUC) analysis. METHODS:Retrospective, explorative study including children (<18 years) with acc...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Ketharanathan N,De Jonge RCJ,Klouwen I,Wildschut ED,Reiss IKM,Tibboel D,Haitsma IKM,Buysse CMP

更新日期：2020-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:Research has shown that traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect a person's ability to perform previously learned skills. Dysexecutive syndrome and inattention, for example, alongside a number of other cognitive and behavioural impairments such as memory loss and lack of motivation, significantly affec...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Nikopoulos CK,Nikopoulou-Smyrni P,Konstantopoulos K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:Balance disturbances occur in ∼30% of concussion injuries, with vestibular dysfunction reported as the main contributor. However, few have studied oculomotor control post-concussion to assess vestibular dysfunction. RESEARCH DESIGN:The current research measured the differences in oculomotor control b...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Murray NG,Ambati VN,Contreras MM,Salvatore AP,Reed-Jones RJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews, analyses and provides commentary on the most recent literature concerning recurrent traumatic brain injury (RTBI) case histories. It is revealed that a significant proportion of TBI sufferers survive and recover most of the functions of daily living. However, relatively little is known about the ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Salcido R,Costich JF

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To profile early outcomes during the transition from hospital to home for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) and their family caregivers. RESEARCH DESIGN:Prospective longitudinal study with data collected at three time points: pre-discharge and 1- and 3-months post-discharge. METHODS AND P...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Turner B,Fleming J,Cornwell P,Haines T,Ownsworth T

更新日期：2009-01-01 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