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Inflammation and Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction (2018)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors note that POCD does not equate to delirium, and indicates a specific contrast between pre- and post- cognitive function after surgery. POCD can also last well after the acute phase, and even affect the mortality rate of the patient, as well as their overall quality of life.Some of the theories the authors note […]
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Oxidative Stress as Related to Traumatic Brain Injury (2014)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors note that despite the cascade of effects occurring in the secondary injury stage of a TBI, it could be reversible, and to understand how is to understand oxidative stress.To expand on this knowledge of oxidative stress, the authors discussed biomarkers in relation to measuring TBI damage. These markers, like S100β, express themselves when […]
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The Relationship of Orientation to Physical Aggression and Compliance (2003)

January 11, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors of this case study researched the correlation between compliance, orientation (a patient’s awareness of their person/time/ place), and aggression in patients whom had experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI) and were attending speech-language treatment. The study was an extension of previous research findings investigating the relationship between these three topics in regard to patients […]
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Smooth Pursuit vs Visual Scanning Therapy for Left Neglect (2014)

January 11, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Functional neglect measures, unawareness, and activities of daily living (ADLs) were emphasized when comparing SPT and VST treatments.To be included in the trial, patients had to have experienced a right-hemisphere stroke, demonstrated visual neglect in two screening tests, and were able to participate in neglect training for 30 minutes on a daily basis. Out of […]
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Does the Clock Drawing Test Have Focal Neuroanatomical Correlates? (2008)

January 11, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Cognitive-LinguisticsThe neuroanatomical analysis was based on magnetic resonance (MR) data obtained in a 1.5 Tesla General Electric Sigma scanner with a 3D SPGR sequence yielding 1.5 mm contiguous T1 weighted coronal cuts, or, in a few subjects in whom an MR could not be obtained, on computerized axial tomography (CT) data. Some of the patients […]
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Your Whole Body Rehabilitation Therapy Team

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Speech, occupational, and physical therapists make a powerful interdisciplinary team that works together with patients to make recovery possible. This handout is designed to help patients, family, and staff understand the unique and interrelated roles that each discipline encompasses.
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Working Memory and Adaptive Strategies

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Working memory is an essential part of everyday short term memory. Finding strategies for adapting to the loss of this executive function can mitigate declines associated with early stage dementia and improve independence with completion of everyday skills.
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Weekly Memory Journal

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Improve carry-over and compensate for memory impairments with this weekly memory journal. Includes space for physical, occupational, and speech therapists to write down daily therapy activities, progress, and recommendations.
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Water: Essential for the Brain and Body

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Our brains and bodies need water to function and stay healthy. This handout explains how water is used throughout the body and provides various facts to inspire drinking more water. Also includes some warning signs of dehydration.
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