What kind of consciousness is minimal?

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between sex and traumatic brain injury (TBI) mortality. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:A total of 20,465 persons with TBI were identified from a Colorado population-based surveillance system for 1994-1998. Case fatality ratios were calculated to identi...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Gujral IB,Stallones L,Gabella BA,Keefe TJ,Chen P

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article provides a broad overview of the consequences of head injury and approaches to its rehabilitation. Of necessity, no specific area is covered in depth. Sufficient references are provided, however, for the reader who desires further information in any of the areas discussed. It is hoped that, by providing t...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Vogenthaler DR

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Develop and validate the Behavioral Assessment Screening Tool for Adolescents with brain injury. Setting: Concussion clinics Participants: Adolescents with mild traumatic brain injury 3 months after initial concussion clinic visit (n = 138). Design: Assessment development and validation (cross-sectional coh...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： B Juengst S,Kajankova M,Wright B,Terhorst L

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 12 subjects with brain injury who were treated with amantadine. Ten of the 12 subjects exhibited some improvement in cognitive and/or physical function while on amantadine. Areas most consistently showing improvement included focused and sustained attention and concentration, ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Nickels JL,Schneider WN,Dombovy ML,Wong TM

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Determine whether spurious SCL 90-R profiles resulting from endorsement of neurologic treatment items can be corrected and still retain ecological validity. DESIGN:The proportion of subjects' item endorsement was compared with the adult non-patient norm group. Items with discriminative power (chi 2 > 25, p <...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Kaplan CP

更新日期：1998-11-01 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

abstract：:It has been shown in a previous study that head injured patients appear to have a circadian rhythm of their body functions. This needed to be confirmed using additional data, better collection methods and analysis. Additional goals were to develop a method of detrending of physiological time series in order to improve...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Kropyvnytskyy I,Saunders F,Pols M,Zarowski C

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：INTRODUCTION:An unusual case of urinary retention is reported occurring during the inpatient rehabilitation of minimally responsive state (MRS) following severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). CLINICAL PICTURE:Urodynamic evaluation showed detrusor acontractility and subsequent management involved intermittent bladder ca...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Chua KS,Kong KH

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To examine the influence of social support on the physical activity behaviours of individual's with a traumatic brain injury. MAIN OUTCOMES AND RESULTS:The paper defines social support as a multi-dimensional construct and reviews relevant literature describing how the type and source of social suppor...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Driver S

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spasticity following a stroke occurs in about 30% of patients. The mechanisms underlying this disorder, however, are not well understood. METHOD:This review aims to define spasticity, describe hypotheses explaining its development after a stroke, give an overview of related neuroimaging studies as well as a...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Thibaut A,Chatelle C,Ziegler E,Bruno MA,Laureys S,Gosseries O

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To investigate the articulatory function of a group of children with traumatic brain injury (TBI), using both perceptual and instrumental techniques. RESEARCH DESIGN:The performance of 24 children with TBI was assessed on a battery of perceptual (Frenchay Dysarthria Assessment, Assessment of Intellig...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Cahill LM,Murdoch BE,Theodoros DG

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Validation of a new screening tool, viz., the Brain Injury Alert (BI Alert) for identification of cognitive and emotional problems after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children. METHODS:Parents and teachers of children with TBI as well as controls were interviewed using the BI Alert. Validity was determined u...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Rasquin S,van Heugten C,Winkens I,Ritzen W,Hendriksen J,Vles H

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:We assessed for change in the number of admissions, demographics, mechanism, severity, operative management, length of stay, and in-hospital mortality of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in patients admitted to a Neurosurgical Unit (NSU) in the Republic of Ireland in 2017 compared to 25 years previously. METHOD:...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Mulcahy LT,O'Halloran PJ,O'Rourke C,Corr P,Nolan D,O'Brien DP

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of restlessness after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common. Severe restlessness can be a barrier in the multidisciplinary treatment of patients with TBI. The following case describes a patient with restlessness after a head-on motor vehicle accident. The patient was tachycardic, diaphoretic, demonst...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Teng CJ,Bhalerao S,Lee Z,Farber J,Morris H,Foran T,Tucker W

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Johns Hopkins Adapted Cognitive Exam (ACE) in neurological intensive care unit patients. DESIGN:The English version of the ACE was translated and adapted into Chinese. The cognitive function of 40 critically ill NICU patients was assessed...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Wu YH,Yao QJ,Zhang Y,Wang Y,Wang H,Zhang Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past decade the usage of dopaminergic agonists for the brain-injured population has become a more common treatment option during both the acute and subacute phases of recovery. We attempted to use Sinemet to address the functional limitations of a 74-year-old woman who was 7 months status post-traumatic bra...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Wolf AP,Gleckman AD

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To understand the temporal evolution of brain reorganization during recovery from stroke. RESEARCH DESIGN:A patient who suffered left middle cerebral artery stroke 9 months earlier was studied on three occasions, approximately 1 month apart. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Brain activation was studied using ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Nair DG,Fuchs A,Burkart S,Steinberg FL,Kelso JA

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines the frequency of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in an HIV/AIDS population and its associated symptomatology. A panel of 173 individuals with HIV were split into two groups--those who have experienced a blow to the head within their lifetime (n = 128) and those who have not (n = 45). Self-reported sym...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Jaffe MP,O'Neill J,Vandergoot D,Gordon WA,Small B

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) accounts for more than 75% of traumatic brain injuries every year. This study examines the temporal association between non-blast mTBI and the onset of neurologic sequelae to illuminate risks of post-concussive syndrome, epilepsy and chronic pain. METHODS:A large historical...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Webb TS,Whitehead CR,Wells TS,Gore RK,Otte CN

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Covert orientation of visual attention was studied in eight closed head injury (CHI) subjects who fixated warning cues and pressed a button at peripheral target onset. Directional cues (arrows) indicated the most probable (p = 0.8) side of target occurrence while neutral cues (crosses) gave no directional information....

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Cremona-Meteyard SL,Geffen GM

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Object: Although contact sport-related head injuries are frequently reported, golf cart accidents may have significant consequences including severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) or head injury. As no standardized regulations exist, this mechanism may be underreported. Methods: A retrospective review of TBI or cranial ...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Simpson B,Shepard S,Kitagawa R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of skull fracture in affecting morbidity following closed head injury (CHI) has received a significant amount of attention from researchers. While there is fairly widespread agreement that skull fractures increase the risk of complications such as haematoma, it us unclear whether the presence of skull fractur...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Smith-Seemiller L,Lovell MR,Smith S,Markosian N,Townsend RN

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To examine the role of selective attention and visual perception in medicating inattentional blindness in a severe traumatic brain injured sample. RESEARCH DESIGN:Cross-sectional design with age and education matched control sample. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Twenty participants with severe traumatic br...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Summers MJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:This study determined how the lives of a cross-national sample of adult siblings had changed since their brothers and sisters incurred a traumatic brain injury. RESEARCH DESIGN:A total of 272 participants provided responses to the question, 'How is your life different since your sibling had a TBI?' R...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Degeneffe CE,Olney MF

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relationship between The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification-derived conscious status and mortality rates in trauma centres (TC) vs. non-trauma centres (NTC). METHODS:Patients in the 2006-2011 Nationwide Emergency Department Sample meeting, The Center...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： AlSulaim HA,Haring RS,Asemota AO,Smart BJ,Canner JK,Ejaz A,Efron DT,Velopulos CG,Haut ER,Schneider EB

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate that actigraphy is an appropriate means of measuring sleep in patients with TBI and to define parameters for its use in this population. RESEARCH DESIGN:Case series and review of the literature. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Subjects participating in one of two externally funded studies addr...

journal_title：Brain injury

authors： Zollman FS,Cyborski C,Duraski SA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00