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Individuals who have suffered catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries almost always have pressing financial needs for medical bills, lost wages and future care. But we’ve found that they’re also looking for something more: answers. BrainandSpinalCord.org is a resource for brain and spinal cord injury survivors and their families to learn more information about medical conditions, rehabilitation, and legal options.

02/02/2017

More than 100 million Americans suffer chronic back pain, a staggering figure that costs hundreds of billions annually in lost productivity and medical intervention.

Over the past two decades, U.S. patients have increasingly resorted to spinal fusion surgery to deal with chronic back and neck pain, but studies in recent years have shown a surprising outcome: over the long-haul, the surgery is ineffective.

According to the National Institutes of Health, spinal fusions increased by 137 percent between 1998 and 2008, more than any other surgery, including hip replacements, knee replacements and heart bypass.

The High Cost of Spinal Fusion Surgery | BrainAndSpinalCord.org: Resource for Patients and Caregivers Affected by Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

02/02/2017

If you or a loved one has a disability that makes it difficult, or impossible, to use common eating utensils, get acquainted with , "an innovative robotic feeding device, bringing independence and dignity back to the simple activity of eating a meal."

Simply put, Obi is a arm with a spoon and four bowls that moves towards the disabled diner's mouth so they can eat. Each bowl can be filled with a different part of the meal if the diner likes their food separated, and it can even hold liquids like soup and cereal.

Product Feature: Meet "Obi" The Robotic Feeding Device for People with Disabilities | Robotics, Smart Products | BrainAndSpinalCord.org: Injury Rehab

02/01/2017

Individuals who have suffered catastrophic and spinal cord injuries almost always have pressing financial needs for medical bills, lost wages and future care. But we’ve found that they’re also looking for something more: answers.

Sponsored by Newsome Melton Law of Orlando, BrainandSpinalCord.org is a resource for brain and spinal cord injury survivors and their families to learn more information about medical conditions, , and options.

Resources for Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Survivors | Legal Help Hotline: 1-866-611-BASC

01/24/2017

Chinese herbal medicine has been around for thousands of years and has been known to treat various ailments affecting the human body. Although knowledge of potential benefits has been passed down through the years, there haven’t been many modern controlled experiments to verify or debunk claims about Chinese herbal medicine.

A group of researchers in Canada published a study they conducted analyzing the effects of a type of Chinese herbal medicine, Ji-Sui-Kang, on acute spinal cord injury ( ) in rats. They found that the herbal formulation may help the recovery of SCI in humans.

Spinal Cord Injury Treatments: Chinese Herbal Medicine Ji-Sui-Kang Beneficial for SCI, Study Suggests | BrainAndSpinalCord.org

01/18/2017

Located on the bottom and at the side of each of the two brain hemispheres, the lobes are responsible for the primary organization of sensory input. When damage occurs to these areas of the , patients may experience disturbance of auditory sensation and perception, an inability to pay attention to what they see or hear, impaired ability to comprehend language, impaired factual and long term memory, emotional disturbance, and altered sexual behaviors. They may also have , lose their sense of humor, and become obsessive.

Temporal Brain Lobe Injuries & Treatment | Temporal Lobe Functions & Caregiver Specialists | BrainAndSpinalCord.org: Legal Help for Brain Injury Survivors

01/17/2017

When a traumatic injury, or occurs to the frontal area, it is impacting the brain’s largest lobe. Located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, this is responsible for conscious thought, voluntary movement, and individual personality characteristics. When you are searching for just the right word to say, it is this section of the brain upon which you rely.

Frontal Lobe Brain Injury | Frontal Lobe Injuries | BrainAndSpinalCord.org - Legal advice for patients with traumatic brain, head, and spinal cord injuries.

01/16/2017

We saw some big hits yesterday in the playoffs. With the number of concussions rising 58% from the 2014 to 2015 season, we dive into the connection between American Football, concussions, and .

What can be done to bring the number back down, and what is the NFL doing to help former players suffering with a brain injury from their days on the field?

Concussions and CTE in the NFL: The League’s Head Problem | NFL, CTE, TBI, and American Football Related Head Injuries | BrainAndSpinalCord.org

01/11/2017

3 Steps to Finding the Right Center:
http://www.brainandspinalcord.org/videos/three-steps-to-finding-the-right-rehabilitation-center

Choosing a good rehabilitation center can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of treatment following a brain or spinal cord injury. Please check out the three steps that every brain or spinal cord injury survivor should take before choosing a rehabilitation center.

Brain Injury Rehab, Spinal Cord Injury Rehab, Three Steps to Finding the Right Rehabilitation Center | BrainAndSpinalCord.org: Brain & Head Injury Resource

01/05/2017

Brain and spinal cord injuries don’t just affect the survivor. They also affect the family of the survivor. In many cases, it is up to family members to take care of the physical, emotional, economic, and social needs of the survivor. While caretaking can be extremely rewarding, it can also be frustrating, overwhelming, and lonely.
The following six rules are designed to help the caretaker cope.

Caregiver's Tools: Six Simple Rules for Caregivers Helping Friends & Family Recovering From Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries | BrainAndSpinalCord.org

01/04/2017

Is "getting more sleep" one of your New Year’s resolutions? Studies show that missed sleep can lead to a loss of brain cells.
So if you're feeling extra groggy this week, do yourself a favor, save some brain cells and catch up on ZZZs!

Are you getting enough sleep? Studies show that missed sleep can lead to a loss of brain cells | Sleep Deprivation & the Brain | BrainAndSpinalCord.org

01/04/2017

Discover the parts and functions of the human brain with our interactive 3D model of the brain!

Parts of The Brain: Interactive Brain Model | Details & Functions of The Human Brain | Traumatic Head Injuries to Parts of The Human Brain

12/27/2016

Learn about the & with our interactive model of the spinal cord.

Spine Levels: Interactive Model of the Spinal Cord & Vertebrae Sections - C1 - C7, T1 - T12, L1 - L5, Sacrum, Sacral Plexus, Coccyx | Spinal Cord Functions

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