Posts Tagged ‘cognitive-rehabilitation’
Five highly recommended sessions on brain, health, wellness, big data, and brain fitness centers
Thank you to the 118 sharp minds who have already ordered their $15 tickets to celebrate Brain Awareness Week by watching the latest on neuroplasticity, brain health and innovation. We need many more well-informed ambassadors of brain health and cognitive fitness, and
Read MoreOn the limits of Citicoline and the need for comprehensive brain injury rehabilitation
Citicoline does not improve functional, cognitive status in patients with traumatic brain injury (Outcome Magazine): “Although approved for use for treating traumatic brain injury (TBI) in nearly 60 countries, use of citicoline in a randomized trial that included more than 1,200 participants with TBI did not result in improvement in functional and cognitive status, according…
Read MoreRetooling cognitive rehabilitation for patients with traumatic brain injury
Our colleague Kate Sullivan, who led a superb SharpBrains Virtual Summit workshop on How to Set Up a Brain Fitness Center to Enhance Cognitive Retraining and Rehabilitation, based on her experience at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, just alerted us of a new study prepared by her team: Outcomes from a Pilot Study using Computer-Based Rehabilitative Tools in a…
Read MoreTraining Attention and Memory after Bypass Surgery
“Brain Training” May Lessen Cognitive Impairments Associated with Coronary Bypass Surgery (press release): “This study demonstrated that patients suffering from cognitive deficits after coronary bypass surgery could greatly benefit from cognitive training that targets both attention and memory—the cognitive functions most affected after this type of operation…What’s more, benefits from the training are maintained over time…the…
Read MoreGabrielle Giffords’ recovery and Cognitive Rehab Insurance Coverage Gap
Giffords’ recovery renews focus on coverage gap for veterans (Miami Herald): — “Doctors and rehabilitation specialists have learned a great deal from the treatment of traumatic brain injuries in combat veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. One in five veterans of those wars has suffered some form of traumatic brain injury, most commonly concussions from roadside bombs.”…
Read MoreUpdate: Expo Day; Top 15 Articles of 2009
In this January issue of our eNewsletter, we will first brief you on the enlightening demos that will take place on Wednesday, January 20th, as part of the SharpBrains Summit, and then present the 15 most stimulating SharpBrains articles of 2009. Expo Day If you want to see and discuss the latest programs and technologies for…
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