Brain injury : [BI]
-
Brain injury : [BI] · May 2004
Therapeutic time window for musicokinetic therapy in a persistent vegetative state after severe brain damage.
To determine the therapeutic time window in which musicokinetic therapy (MKT) could be of potential benefit for a persistent vegetative state (PVS), this study analysed the relationship between the timing of MKT and changes in PVS score following MKT. ⋯ These findings suggest that, contrary to the commonly held belief, the therapeutic time window for MKT is far greater than 6 months, insofar as patients with brain damage caused by trauma or SAH are concerned. Although the benefits of MKT were not proven directly, this inference is consistent with the hypothesis that MKT can induce an improvement in the clinical condition of PVS patients.
-
To examine the possibility that athletes with multiple concussions show cumulative effects of injury. ⋯ This study provides preliminary evidence to suggest that athletes with multiple concussions might have cumulative effects.
-
Brain injury : [BI] · Apr 2004
Novel approach to the application of botulinum toxin to the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle in acquired brain injury.
To determine if the finger flexor mapping technique is useful in the reduction of spasticity when injecting neurotoxin within the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle. ⋯ This novel technique appears to be feasible and effective for placement of botulinum toxin in the treatment of finger flexor spasticity. Further studies are warranted to compare this method of administration with other injection approaches for the treatment of finger flexor spasticity.
-
To determine the incidence, duration and symptoms associated with acute confusion/delirium among traumatic brain injury (TBI) neuro-rehabilitation admissions. ⋯ Findings indicate that delirium is common among neuro-rehabilitation admissions with TBI. Use of a single measure (e.g. GOAT) will result in poor characterization of the multi-faceted symptom complex shown by patients with post-traumatic confusion.
-
Brain injury : [BI] · Dec 2003
ReviewTraumatic brain injury and Alzheimer's: deficit profile similarities and the impact of normal ageing.
Research has suggested that sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may increase one's risk of developing Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type (DAT) later in life. Several neuropathological models have been proposed to explain the association between TBI and DAT and studies using a neuropsychological deficit profile methodology suggest that the pattern and extent of cognitive decline associated with these conditions are similar. ⋯ This model proposes that, for some individuals, TBI may not lead to true DAT neuropathology, but rather produces a profile of neuropsychological deficits similar to DAT, which increasingly mimics the symptoms of true DAT as the TBI survivor ages. Understanding how TBI may contribute to the development of DAT has important social and medical implications, influencing the direction of prevention efforts and contributing to one's understanding of DAT.