StopTBIEpilepsy

Together we will prevent epilepsy after traumatic brain injury through collaboration among persons with TBI/Epilepsy, organizations, doctors, and scientists.

[Neurology Journal @GreenJournal]

Increased CSF levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and ACE in SARS-CoV-2–associated encephalitis https://t.co/UUHfqznbyQ #Neurology

[GretchenSacha @gretchensacha]

Pharmacy pearls I’ve noticed in ICU COVID patients... 1) ⬆️ triglycerides (from HLH features of these patients) make using propofol sedation regimens difficult, have had to use BZDs to achieve apparopriate sedation for paralysis... 1/

[Epilepsy Foundation of America @EpilepsyFdn]

Seizures in Ohtahara syndrome, a rare epilepsy in infants often involving brain malformation or gene mutations, include stiffening of the arms/legs. Surgery should be considered early for children who are candidates as it may improve developmental outcome. https://t.co/t9Bd3SbenR

[Epilepsy Foundation of America @EpilepsyFdn]

Learn about stages in epilepsy surgery, monitoring & brain mapping that may occur during surgery, what to expect after your child’s surgery, how long your child may be in the hospital & out of school, & medication after surgery. https://t.co/3MHnSeKzQO

[PINK Concussions 🧠 @PinkConcussions]

Thank you to Anna Kessel @Anna_Kessel Women’s Sports Editor @telegraph @WomensSport for the leadership to support & publish @fi_tomas_ Report on Female Concussions. I cannot tell you how many times this story has been cut by editors in the past! #Leadership #pinkTBI

[Brain Injury Assoc. @biaamerica]

The goal of the @CDCgov Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Guideline is to help healthcare providers take action to improve the health of their patients.

[Lab of Neuro Imaging @USCLONI]

It's a big day @USCLONI! We just launched a new smartphone app, Schol-AR, that has the power to revolutionize how scientific data is shared. @TylerArdPhD built Schol-AR so researchers can embed data viz in papers, posters & more using AR. More here: https://t.co/aX621DtG9N @USC

[BIAMI @BIAofMI]

Did you know that most #TraumaticBrainInjuries are the result of falls? September is #FallsPreventionAwarenessMonth, let's work together to help prevent TBIs & other fall-related injuries.

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[Brain Injury Assoc. @biaamerica]

Our Falls and Traumatic Brain Injury brochure highlights the effects of TBI-related falls, what actions to take if a fall occurs, and prevention measures. Purchase a copy in our market place today. https://t.co/gqUaSOt8Mw #BrainInjury #TBI

[CURE Epilepsy @CureEpilepsy]

#SeizingLife guest @mike_axelrod shares how having a sister with epilepsy shaped 95% of who he is today. Learn about the impacts of #epilepsy on a family in this episode: https://t.co/ySNvn0NGd0

[Brain Injury Assoc. @biaamerica]

Did you know that one in four Americans aged 65 or older falls every year? @NCOAgning leads in supporting evidence-based falls prevention programs. Check out their National Falls Prevention Resource Center today. #BrainInjury #ChangeYourMind https://t.co/34I0dSo7AU

[Brain Injury Assoc. @biaamerica]

We are kicking off Falls Prevention Awareness month! Make sure to check our page daily for information and resources about how you can help take a stand on falls. #FallsPrevention #BrainInjury #TBI

[Brain Injury Assoc. @biaamerica]

School systems are willing to provide accommodations to students with #BrainInjury, but many students and parents are unaware of available accommodations. Take some time today to review our resources on implications of #BrainInjury and how you can help. https://t.co/F9N3mfd6Zi

[Epilepsy Foundation of America @EpilepsyFdn]

Losing a loved one unexpectedly is hard. If anyone needs bereavement support, our SUDEP Institute is here for you: 1-800-332-1000, option 1; [email protected].

[StopTBIEpilepsy @StopTBIEpilepsy]

@epileptologo Discontinue the phenytoin. Leaving the hospital with the phenytoin or another AED will just increase his chance of being stuck on it unnecessarily for a long period of time.

[StopTBIEpilepsy @StopTBIEpilepsy]

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Retweeted Epilepsy Foundation (@EpilepsyFdn):

If seizures are not controlled, explore treatment options like... https://t.co/96Xqk40zPZ

[Epilepsy Foundation of America @EpilepsyFdn]

If seizures are not controlled, explore treatment options like new or add-on seizure medications, surgery, devices, dietary therapy, or a clinical trial at an epilepsy center: https://t.co/uLBzuq6PqW