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A traumatic brain injury, also called a TBI, is an injury to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Nearly 1.5 million cases of TBI are reported each year in this country. About 50,000 of the people who have a TBI die, and about 80,000 leave the hospital with a disability.

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Spanish Language Resources for Brain Injury Survivors Thanks to brainline for providing a tip on where to obtain spanish language information for individuals with brain injury and their families. The material was prepared by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) and are Spanish translations of three popular DVBIC handouts. Signs and Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Frequently Asked Questions About the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC), and the DVBIC Fact Sheet ... Congratulations to Shana De Caro, Esq. Congratulations to my partner, brain injury attorney, Shana De Caro who has again been selected for inclusion in the 2009-2010 Edition of Who's Who in American Law. According to the editors, this edition will chronicle the country's most distinguished legal professionals who have made significant contributions to the advancement, understanding and appreciation of the legal profession. Shana is also is an officer of the American Association for Ju... More State Brain Injury Association Annual Conferences Scheduled The Brain Injury Association of Michigan has announced that their 29th annual conference will be held on Sep 24-25 in Lansing, Michigan. More information is available at the Michigan Brain Injury Association web site. The Brain Injury Association of Ohio is hold their 28th annual conference on Oct 1-2 in Columbus, Ohio. More information is available at the Ohio Brain Injury Association web site. New Concussion Guidelines for Children and Teens: Keep Them Off the Field! An international panel of neurologists, updating their recommendations on concussion care in the May issue of The British Journal of Sports Medicine, said that any athlete 18 or younger who was believed to have sustained a concussion during a game or practice should never be allowed to return to the playing field the same day. The group had previously said that such athletes could return if cleared by a doctor or certified athletic trainer, An in...

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