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NEW RESEARCH ARTICLES ON THE WEB SITE
1. Stem Cells, Forged into Neurons, Show Promise for Brain Repair
In a set of meticulous experiments, scientists have demonstrated
the ability of human embryonic stem cells to develop into nascent
brain cells and, seeded into the intact brains of baby mice, further
develop into healthy, functioning neural cells.
Read the full article at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/pr-stemneurons.shtml
2. Study of Key Enzyme Sheds New Light on Programmed Cell Death
and May Lead to New Drugs for Reducing the Severity of Brain Injury
Critical new data on a complex enzyme that lies at the crossroad
between cell suicide and tumor suppression has opened a promising
new front in the battle to find effective treatments for brain
injury.
Read the full article at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/pr-dapk.shtml
3. Study Puts a Damper on Extent of New Brain Cell Growth
Neuroscientists have not found any evidence that adult primates
are able to create new neurons in the most sophisticated part
of the brain, the neocortex, according to the results of a study
published in the journal Science.
Read the full article at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/pr-newneurons.shtml
4. Protection After Traumatic Brain Injury
IVAX Corporation announced that researchers at the University of
Miami found IVAX' talampanel neuroprotective after traumatic brain
injury (TBI). As published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, in
pre-clinical animal studies the total contusion area was reduced
by approximately 70% when talampanel was administered 30 minutes
after injury as compared to a placebo treatment.
Read the full article at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/pr-ivax.shtml
5. Cells From Human Umbilical Cord Help Rats Recover From
Brain Injury Faster
Rats that suffered from brain injury recovered much of their
neurological function quicker following intraveneous injection
with cells from human umbilical cord blood.
Read the full article at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/pr-stemnew.shtml
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MULTI-MEDIA CENTER
The TBI Resource Guide has developed a multi-media center
with educational animations about various types of brain
injury and related neuroanatomy.
You can find the multi-media center at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/animations.shtml
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VISUAL SYSTEM DEFICITS
Visual disturbances are one of the most common consequences
of a traumatic brain injury. Our new visual systems deficits
graphic illustrates the anatomy of the visual system,
locations of lesions (injury) and consequent deficits.
You can find the "visual systems deficits" illustration at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/tbi/visualdeficits.shtml
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NEW LINKS
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - Educational Course
http://nanonline.org/NANdistanCE/mtbi/index.html
Oregon Brain Injury Resource Network
http://www.tr.wou.edu/tbi/index.htm
You can find a complete listing of brain injury links at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/links/links.shtml
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CLINICAL TRIALS
Six new research projects looking for participants have
been added to our Clinical Trials section.
They are:
Genotype Influence on Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury
Neuropsychiatric Evaluation of Normal Subjects and Adults with Schizophrenia
Body Cooling for Birth Asphyxia in Term Infants
Home Stimulation for Brain-Asphyxiated Infants
Brain Processing of Language Meanings
Neuropsychological Evaluation of Psychiatric and Neurological Patients
You can find a complete listing of active research projects at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/tbi/trials.shtml
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Three new scholarships for survivors of brain injury have
been added to the site. They are:
The Donald M. Balsom Scholarship Fund
The Bruce A. Schurman Scholarship
The Izzo-Inge Family Endowment for Students with Disabilities
You can find a complete listing of scholarships at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/scholar.shtml
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TBI PRESS RELEASES
This month's new press releases are:
Despite rapid rise in car booster seat use, most children
not in best safety restraints
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2001-12/chop-drr120401.php
Downhiller Johnson's recovery is an uphill climb
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlight/2001-12-11-johnson-brain.htm
Weekly additions to the "current news" section can be found at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/current.shtml
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CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
January 18-20
Advances in Neurology and Neuroscience
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Phone: 352-225-2476
Email: milliefayew@aol.com
January 19-22
Learning Brain Expo
San Diego, CA
Phone: 800-325-4789
Web Site: www.brainexpo.com
February 21-22
Neurology Forum 2002
Kapalua, HI
Phone: 858-597-5756
Web Site: www.neurologyforum.neurohub.net
March 14-15
Brain Injury Association of Maryland
Towson, MD
Web Site: www.biamd.org
Email: info@biamd.org
March 16-17
Brain Injury Association's Public Policy Conference
Arlington, VA
Web Site: http://www.biausa.org/conferences.htm
March 21-22
BIA of NY Medical and Legal Aspects of TBI
New York, NY
Phone: 518-459-7911
Email: info@bianys.org
April 3-6
World Forum for Neurological Rehabilitation
Venice, Italy
Email: patonin@tin.it
April 6
NY Academy of TBI 2002
New York, NY
Phone: 212-947-7111 x328
Email: rsp2@nyu.edu
April 13-20
Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology
Denver, CO
Phone: 651-695-1940
Email: web@aan.com
April 24
Brain Injury Society Annual Awards Dinner
New York, NY
Phone: 718 645-4401
Web Site: http://www.BISociety.org
May 20-23
Brain Injury Society Annual Conference
New York, NY
Phone: 718 645-4401
Web Site: http://www.BISociety.org
June 12-15
Annual Case Management Conference
Orlando, FL
Web Site: www.cmsa.org
June 18-22
Annual Meeting of the Canadian/Australian Congress of Neurological Sciences
Vancouver, Canada
Phone: 604-681-5226
Email: congress@venuewest.com
July 29-Aug 3
World Congress of Psychophysiology
Montreal, Canada
Phone: 44-0-1865-843691
Email: sm.wilkinson@elsevier.co.uk
August 22-24
Brain Injury Association of Texas Annual Conference
Austin, TX
Web Site: www.biatx.org
Email: infobox@BIATx.org
October 16-18
International Conference on Post Trauma Rehabilitation
Quebec City, QC
Web Site: www.irdpq.qc.ca
June 4-7 (2003)
Annual Case Management Conference
Dallas, TX
Web Site: www.cmsa.org
For a full listing of conferences being held in 2001-2003,
please go to http://www.neuroskills.com/events.shtml
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BOOKS-OF-THE-MONTH
Bal-A-Vis-X : Rhythmic Balance/Auditory/Vision Exercises
for Brain and Brain-Body Integration
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/097080850X/centreforneuroskA
Eye and Brain
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0691048371/centreforneuroskA
The Brain's Sense of Movement
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0674801091/centreforneuroskA
Brain, Vision, Memory
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0262571358/centreforneuroskA
Progress in Brain Research - Vision - From Neurons to Cognition
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0444505865/centreforneuroskA
For a complete listing of brain injury related books go to:
http://www.neuroskills.com/booksmaster.shtml
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Speech Therapist
The Centre for Neuro Skills rehabilitation facility in Bakersfield,
California has an immediate opening for a speech therapist. You can
contact the Human Resources Dept. at cns@neuroskills.com or
call 800-922-4994/661-872-3408.
Marketing Representative, Director of Nursing and Physical Therapist
The Centre for Neuro Skills rehabilitation facility in Irving, Texas
has an immediate opening for a marketing representative, director of
nursing and physical therapist. You can contact the Human
Resources Dept. at cns@neuroskills.com or call 800-554-5448/972-580-8500.
Find the CNS employment opportunities page and job details at:
http://www.neuroskills.com/cns/employ.shtml
