http://www.brainline.org/rss/ate.xml This is the RSS feed for Brainline's Ask The Expert series Thu, 11 May 2017 12:46:56 EDT en-us http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/09/can-the-drugs-namenda-and-aricept-help-after-brain-in.html Learn about the risks and benefits of these drugs for symptoms of brain injury. Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/09/can-the-drugs-namenda-and-aricept-help-after-brain-in.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/06/it-is-never-too-late-to-get-rehabilitation-for-brain-.html A child with a brain injury may develop more injury-related issues as an adult. Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/06/it-is-never-too-late-to-get-rehabilitation-for-brain-.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/06/can-symptoms-of-hypopituitarism-present-years-after-a-brain.html <div> <p>Symptoms of hypopituitarism<strong> — </strong>a condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce normal amounts of some or all of its hormones <strong>— </strong>would most likely show up soon after a TBI.</p> </div> Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/06/can-symptoms-of-hypopituitarism-present-years-after-a-brain.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/06/changes-in-taste-smell-and-hormones-after-brain-injur.html How and why does a TBI change a person’s ability to taste and smell, and cold hands and feet, too? Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/06/changes-in-taste-smell-and-hormones-after-brain-injur.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/06/what-is-the-ideal-timeline-to-do-mris-fmris-dtis-and-fiber-tracking-to-diagnose.html More than imaging, diagnosis of TBI is still based on the initial symptoms at the time of the injury. Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/06/what-is-the-ideal-timeline-to-do-mris-fmris-dtis-and-fiber-tracking-to-diagnose.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/04/is-it-okay-to-engage-in-heavy-lifting-after-a-brain-i.html Oftentimes balance issues influence restrictions about lifting heavy objects after a brain injury. Mon, 02 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/04/is-it-okay-to-engage-in-heavy-lifting-after-a-brain-i.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/04/why-does-everything-hurt-so-much-after-brain-injury.html <div> <p>More than 50 percent of people suffer from chronic pain disorders in the years following a brain injury. Getting the right treatment can be complex, but doable.</p> </div> Tue, 27 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/04/why-does-everything-hurt-so-much-after-brain-injury.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/01/can-a-hit-to-the-jaw-cause-tbi.html The jaw, skull, neck, and brain are all connected. A blow to one can cause damage elsewhere. Mon, 21 Apr 2014 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/01/can-a-hit-to-the-jaw-cause-tbi.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/01/a-brain-injury-does-not-mean-a-person-loses-his-civil.html <div> <p>The judicial system is very reluctant to deprive any individual of the freedom to make important financial and personal decisions.</p> </div> Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/01/a-brain-injury-does-not-mean-a-person-loses-his-civil.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/01/how-accurate-is-the-movie-the-vow.html Real life is always more complicated than fiction, especially when it comes to brain injury. Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:00:00 EDT http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/01/how-accurate-is-the-movie-the-vow.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/01/designing-houses-for-people-with-brain-injury.html Specific accessibility adaptations in the home depend on the person&#39;s specific impairments from TBI. Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/01/designing-houses-for-people-with-brain-injury.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2013/12/testing-brain-injury-related-vision-issues-with-people-who-cant.html How do you test the vision of someone with TBI who cannot communicate — talk or respond otherwise to questions? Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainline.org/content/2013/12/testing-brain-injury-related-vision-issues-with-people-who-cant.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2013/12/can-ritalin-help-mitigate-brain-injury-symptoms.html Learn about the risks and benefits of taking Ritalin after a brain injury. Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainline.org/content/2013/12/can-ritalin-help-mitigate-brain-injury-symptoms.html http://www.brainline.org/content/2013/12/the-importance-of-getting-your-teenager-with-tbi-to-join-a-support.html It’s hard to get teenagers to do anything they fear will make them feel “other,” but a TBI support group will help during recovery. Mon, 30 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainline.org/content/2013/12/the-importance-of-getting-your-teenager-with-tbi-to-join-a-support.html http://www.brainline.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8315 <div class="Q"> </div> <p>How and why should healthcare providers ask patients if they have PTSD?</p> <div class="A"> </div> <p>Click <a href="http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/experts/profile.php?name=Philip,Holcombe">here</a> to see other video Q&As with Lt. Col. Holcombe.</p> <p>Click <a href="http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/experts/">here</a> to return to our BrainLine Military Ask the Expert feature.</p> Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.brainline.org/content/multimedia.php?id=8315