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Brain -- Wounds and injuries Brain Injury Association of Washington 
 Publications and resources from this Washington state organization that provides education, information, and advocacy for survivors of brain injuries and their families. Features a brain injury fact sheet, prevention tips, events calendar, a list of support groups in the state, links to other resources (including rehabilitation centers in Washington), and related material. http://www.biawa.org Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Sep 11, 2006 National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research
This research center at the University of North Carolina "collects and disseminates death and permanent disability sports injury data that involve brain and/or spinal cord injuries." The center's website features annual reports and data on catastrophic sports injuries, with an emphasis on football injuries. The center's general annual report includes a "Special Section on Cheerleading" with samples of cheerleading injuries. http://www.unc.edu/depts/nccsi/ Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Sports Last updated Jan 4, 2006 Traumatic Brain Injury
"A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI." This site provides statistics on TBI, causes, consequences, prevention strategies and resources, and related documents. From the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/tbi.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Mar 23, 2009 UCLA Neurosurgery: Diseases and Disorders
Directory of neurological diseases and disorders treated at UCLA's hospital. Browse by condition (adult, pediatric, brain, spine) or individual disease. Each entry includes general information, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. From the Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles. http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=15&oTopID=15 Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Jan 19, 2009 |
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