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Special Report On Concussion
Neurology Now
September/October 2007
Volume 3(5)
p 46-47
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts normal brain function, but not all jolts to the head result in a TBI. Mild TBIs are known as concussions, whereas severe TBIs can lead to an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia. Falls and motor-vehicle crashes are some of the top causes for the 1.4 million TBI-related hospitalizations and deaths each year. The good news: some concussions are preventable. Visit the following sources to learn more about TBI prevention and management.
Brain Injury Resource Center:
headinjury.com /faqpcs.htm
Find out about post-concussion syndrome, check out support groups and brain injury resources, and find doctors and rehabilitation facilities.
CDC
cdc.gov/Features/Concussion
There is a wealth of information on brain injury for both physicians and patients from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Download booklets (including a Spanish version) on concussion diagnosis, prevention, and sports-related concussion management.
Medline Plus:
nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/headandbraininjuries.html
Medline Plus-a service of the National Institutes of Health and National Library of Medicine-has information on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of concussion in Spanish and English.
WebMD
firstaid.webmd.com /concussion_treatment_firstaid.htm
This page includes advice for at-home treatment of concussion in the event of an emergency after one has called 911.
Assistance Directory
HELP FOR ALL NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
American Academy of Neurology Foundation
neurofoundation.org
866-770-7570
The Brain Matters
AAN patient website
thebrainmatters.org
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
ninds.nih.gov
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Alzheimer's Association
alz.org
1-800-272-3900
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
alzheimers.org
1-800-438-4380
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
alzfdn.org
1-866-232-8484
Ataxia
National Ataxia Foundation
ataxia.org
1-763-553-0020
AUTISM
Autism Society of America
autism-society.org
1-800-3AUTISM (1-800-328-8476)
CEREBRAL PALSY
United Cerebral Palsy
ucp.org
1-800-872-5827
Dystonia
Dystonia Foundation
dystonia-foundation.org
1-800-377-DYST (1-800-377-3978)
National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association
dysphonia.org
800-795-6732
Spasmodic Torticollis
spasmodictorticollis.org
1-888-445-4588
Epilepsy AND SEIZURES
Epilepsy Foundation
epilepsyfoundation.org
1-800-332-1000
Headache/Migraine
National Headache Foundation
headaches.org
1-888-NHF-5552 (1-888-643-5552)
American Council for Headache Education
achenet.org
1-856-423-0258
The Migraine and Pain Fund
migraineandpainfund.org
646-495-3017
Huntington's Disease
Hereditary Disease Foundation
hdfoundation.org
212-928-2121
Huntington's Disease Society of America
hdsa.org
1-800-345-HDSA (1-800-345-4372)
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
msassociation.org
1-800-532-7667
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
msfocus.org
1-800-225-6495
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
nationalmssociety.org
1-800-FIGHT-MS (1-800-344-4867)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
myasthenia.org
1-800-541-5454
Neuromuscular Diseases
ALS Association
alsa.org
1-800-782-4747
Muscular Dystrophy Association
mda.org
1-800-FIGHT-MD (1-800-344-4863)
Pain
American Pain Foundation
painfoundation.org
1-888-615-PAIN (1-888-615-7246)
Neuropathy Association
neuropathy.org
212-692-0662
Parkinson's Disease
American Parkinson Disease Association
apdaparkinson.org
1-800-223-2732
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
michaeljfox.org
1-800-708-7644
National Parkinson Foundation
parkinson.org
1-800-327-4545
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
pdf.org
1-800-457-6676
Stroke
American Stroke Association
strokeassociation.org
1-888-4-STROKE (1-800-478-7653)
National Stroke Association
stroke.org
1-800-STROKES (1-800-787-6563)
TRAUMA
Brain Injury Association of America
biausa.org
1-800-444-6443
Taste And Smell Disorders
Because our senses of smell and taste contribute significantly to our enjoyment of life, our desire to eat, and warn us about dangers like fires and spoiled food, smell and taste disorders can be serious. Check out the resources below for further information.
Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia
nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tasteandsmelldisorders.html
Brought to you by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, this page offers links to articles on taste and smell, directories of physicians, and more.
Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia
nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003052.htm
This article explains impaired smell, what to expect at the doctor's office, and treatment options.