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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in the US each year. Various kinds of traumatic brain injury (TBI) lead to a large number of annual deaths and permanent disability. The CDC estimates that at least 5.3 million Americans—about two percent of the US population—currently have a long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living due to TBI.
Find out more about traumatic brain injury.
Read the CDC announcement of Brain Injury Awareness Month
A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology recommends that the drug quinine, although effective, should be avoided for treatment of routine muscle cramps due to uncommon but serious side effects. The guideline states that quinine should only be considered when cramps are very disabling, when no other drugs relieve the symptoms, and when side effects are carefully monitored. It should also be used only after the affected person is informed about the potentially serious side effects.
For more information, read the summary for patients.
The entries for the 2010 Neuro Film Festival are in and public voting for "Fan Favorite" began February 17, 2010. The Neuro Film Festival is a contest by the American Academy of Neurology Foundation to help raise awareness through video about brain disorders and the need to support research into preventions, treatments and cures. The entries highlight compelling videos from patients and their families and caregivers about living with a neurologic condition. Voting closes on March 17, 2010.
To learn more about voting, visit the 2010 Neuro Film Festival page. For more information, contact Andrew Halverson at ahalverson@aan.com or (651) 695-2757.
The Neuro Film Festival is sponsored by PSAV® Presentation Services.
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