George Melendez has been called a medical miracle. After a near drowning deprived his brain of oxygen, Melendez remained in a fitful, minimally conscious … Read More
Post-concussion return to learning also a tough decision
After Krista Rickards’ daughter Sarah suffered a severe concussion on a high school volleyball court in September 2010, the teenager returned to school in … Read More
What neuroscience can learn from brain injured patients
Neuroscience has seen several major technological advancements in recent decades, but group and individual case studies remain crucial to understanding brain disorders. As neuropsycholgist … Read More
From football to flies: Lessons about traumatic brain injury
Faced with news of suicides and brain damage in former professional football players, geneticist Barry Ganetzky bemoaned the lack of model systems for studying … Read More
Adherence to Guidelines for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Saves Lives
Researchers found a significant reduction in the number of deaths of patients hospitalized in New York State with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) between … Read More
Tri 4 Kev fundraiser – 17 November 2013
Recovery from a brain injury is often described as a ‘marathon not a sprint’. In honour of Kevin Luu’s ironman-like battle following his severe … Read More
Housing shortfall for young people living in nursing homes
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a once-in-a-lifetime disability reform, but a report released today by the Summer Foundation and PwC shows the … Read More
Supermarket Access Survey – People with Disability
Australian Network on Disability (AND) is a not-for-profit organisation that helps companies to welcome people with disability as employees, customers and suppliers. We are … Read More
Overcoming the hurdles of a brain injury
Danny Li almost lost his life on his 20th birthday and has since made an amazing recovery. Danny Li almost lost his life on … Read More
Have you had a stroke or a brain injury?
Macquarie University, Faculty of Human Sciences really want to hear from you! They are conducting a brief survey to find out about difficulties people … Read More