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Brain injury victims learn to cultivate new self-confidence (Times Online) The shame felt by Brian Cullinan at being unable to talk or write after suffering severe brain injuries became a corrosive force that threatened to destroy his family life. us.rd.yahoo.com
700 gather to help brain injury victims (The Progress) ESSEX FELLS – Led by celebrity auctioneer Mayor Ed Abbott, the 700 attendees of “Toasting Timbo 4” enjoyed a memorable and record-setting evening on the waterfront at Chelsea Piers, New York City, as they helped raise money for the Timothy C. McWilliams Jr. Foundation’s efforts to help traumatic brain injury (TBI) victims’ rehabilitation, research and support. us.rd.yahoo.com
Making an Old Brain Young (Technology Review) Scientists are developing new ways to manipulate the brain's normal plasticity. us.rd.yahoo.com
New home care for brain injured (BBC News) A new brain injury service is being offered in Gloucestershire where people can be cared for at home. us.rd.yahoo.com
Video: Toddler makes complete recovery after key is lodged in brain (Times Online) A 17-month-old boy has made a miraculous recovery after a fall which resulted in a car key piercing his eyelid and penetrating the brain. us.rd.yahoo.com
Ophthalmology Dec.'08 research highlights (EurekAlert!) ( American Academy of Ophthalmology ) This month's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, reports on eye disorders that may occur in people taking statins, on a new system that predicts soldiers' visual recovery after combat eye trauma, and on use of glaucoma patients' opinions to improve testing and treatment. us.rd.yahoo.com
Bay Area’s Schumaker continues recovery from fall (Galveston County Daily News) LEAGUE CITY — Bay Area Christian School athletic director Marty Schumaker continues to recover from a fall six months ago and the resulting brain injury. us.rd.yahoo.com
From a brain injury, a blessing (The Observer-Dispatch) It was a July afternoon when Corey Roberts decided to skateboard with friends near the intersection of Erie Street and Kellogg Avenue. But as Roberts approached the intersection, he lost control of his board and collided with an oncoming car. His parents said the whole experience gave a new meaning to Thanksgiving this year. us.rd.yahoo.com
Recovery slow for victim of 2006 Cat Tracker accident (Lawrence Journal-World) It’s been two years since doctors removed part of Chris Orr’s skull and put it in his abdomen. They did this so the Salina man would have a better chance of surviving a traumatic head injury suffered after his head struck a Lawrence bridge. us.rd.yahoo.com
Sportswriter's recovery from crash a slow victory (Hutchinson News) SALINA - It's been two years since doctors removed part of Chris Orr's skull and put it in his abdom ... us.rd.yahoo.com
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