…our men and women have sacrificed,” Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of defense, told reporters. “The military health care system is bringing all the resources it can to better understand…
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Man Develops Rare Brain Condition Synesthesia After Stroke
…The other was an American, whose stroke also damaged the part of the brain known as the thalamus. But George is the first reported case of acquired synesthesia manifesting itself…
Update on the BC Recovery Benefit and people receiving Ministry assistance
…of March 2021. • Clients need to report the BCRB on their monthly stub as “Other Income”. The BC Recovery Benefit payment is exempt and will not affect their monthly…
Courage to Come Back: Christy Campbell
…of her life when a stroke took away most of her movement and her voice. Now, she is fighting back and helping others. Sonia Deol reports. Watch the video here>>…
Can Just One Concussion Change the Brain?
Suffering a single concussion may cause lasting brain damage, researchers report in the journal Radiology. Steven Flanagan, co-director of the Concussion Center at NYU Langone Medical Center, discusses the findings,…
Intimate Partner Violence & Brain Injury
…intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime. It is reported that for every one NHL player who sustains a concussion in sport, 5,500 Canadian women sustain the same injury from…
Kris Letang Suffers a Second Stroke
Kris Letang, 35, defenseman for Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a stroke – his second stroke to be exact. Letang, a native of Montreal, Quebec, recognized and reported the symptoms to the…
Shattering the Silence: Intimate Partner Violence & Brain Injury
…and a safer, more responsive community for all. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kim Stanton In Dr. Stanton’s recent report Independant Systemic Review: The British Columbia Legal System’s Treatment of Intimate Partner…
Richmond Therapeutic Riding Society
…to people with disabilities, horseback riding can be adapted appropriately in most cases. Reported benefits include improved balance and co-ordination, increased confidence and a sense of achievement. Once RTRA has…
Bruce Willis Diagnosed with Aphasia
…the past, had made comments on the actor’s memory challenges. The Los Angeles Times reported that in recent years, accommodations were made on film sets because of these struggles. Willis…