Brain and Lobe Functions - gives a general breakdown of each lobe of the brain and what it does. Catastrophic Reaction - Is one of the most important things to understand about people with brain injury. Coma - Information from the Brain Injury Association of America about coma and related treatment. Coma Outcomes Revised - Information on how severity of coma may predict outcomes. Coma and Functional Outcomes - This abstract raises questions regarding outcome predictions due to variability of functional outcomes in brain injured patients. Medical Information on Brain Injury, Ask the Doctor - This links to a section of the Brain Injury Association of America's website that addresses medical conditions after a brain injury, including such topics as psychiatric problems, maximum medical improvement (MMI), Alzheimer's, fatigue, dizziness, headache and more. Memory Process - Learn more about the memory process and how memories are stored. Neuropsychological Terms and Definitions - A list of terms and definitions used in neuropsychological testing and the brain injury field. Rancho Los Amigos Scale - A rating scale used for individual with brain injury to rate cognitive functioning. Where to Get Help: Brain Injury Alliance of South Dakota - Providing advocacy and assistance to people with brain injury and their families. Community Transitions - Providing cutting-edge brain injury rehabilitation in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. PLEASE VISIT OUR RESOURCE AND BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP WEB PAGE to find a Brain Injury Support Group near you. For HEALTH INFORMATION visit Mayo Clinic's Health Website at www.mayoclinic.com Brain Injury Association of America - National Help Line: 1-800-444-6443 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website: www.cdc.gov/ncipc/tbi The Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury (COMBI) - Provides information on scales that can be used for evaluating a brain injury. |