- Brain Injury Research Center
A database of research and educational materials designed for people with TBI, their families, and professionals. Item description gives short synopsis, target audience, media format, cost, language, and where it can be obtained.
http://www.braininjuryresearch.org/
- Brain Injury Resource Center
Offers information, reference materials, and self-help resources. Provides links to support and discussion groups, rehabilitation sites, publications and journals.
http://www.headinjury.com/
- Brainhelper
Topics include a description of a brain injury, types of rehabilitation, importance of the neuropsychological assessment, coping strategies, conferences and events, how to find qualified professionals, and resources for patients, families, and professionals.
http://www.brainhelper.com
- BrainInjury.com
A medical, legal, and informational resource for persons dealing with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
http://www.braininjury.com/
- Coma Waiting Page
Information about coma and brain injury directed at helping with answers and support in those critical first days and weeks, while waiting for someone to awake from a coma.
http://www.waiting.com/
- Healthlink-MCW
Article from the Medical College of Wisconsin about "Sports Concussions a Growing Concern." Describes the symptoms and effects of mild brain injuries as well as multiple concussions.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1007069756.html
- Locked-in Syndrome from NINDS
Booklet describing the basics of this rare disorder, treatment, prognosis, research, and references.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/lockedinsyndrome_doc.htm
- NeurologyChannel.com
Coma can be caused by an underlying illness, or it can result from head trauma. A comatose person is still very much alive, but he or she is not simply asleep. Get information from board certified Neurologists, find a neurologist in your area.
http://www.neurologychannel.com/coma/
- NINDS Traumatic Brain Injury Information
Fact sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Contents include definition, treatment methods, prognosis, current research projects, and references.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/tbi_doc.htm
- Perspectives Network On-Line
Brain injury resources including detailed links, multiple language FAQS, diagrams and tools, on-line newsletter and article archives.
http://www.tbi.org/
- PoinTIS
Information and services for spinal cord and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.
http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/
- Post Concussion Syndrome Page
Personal stories and information on Mild Brain Injury, chat room, message board, and mailing list.
http://www.municipality.co.uk/pcs/
- TBI Resource Guide
Information on brain injury, rehabilitation, long-term assisted living, medications, and current research, from the Centre for Neuro Skills.
http://www.neuroskills.com/
- The Brain Injury Recovery Network
Dedicated to helping victims and families of brain and other serious injuries. Information, tips, and advice provided by people who have been through the same experience.
http://www.tbirecovery.org/
- The Missouri Traumatic Brain Injury Demonstration Project
Focuses on strengthening relationships between hospitals, private rehabilitation service providers, and local school districts regarding supports for TBI. Offers resources, support group listing, and events calendar. Online publications include the "Head Injury Guide" for survivors and caregivers, and a "Self Study Series" covering medical effects, social concerns, and vocational aspects after a brain injury.
http://tbimo.org/
- The TBI Help Desk for Caregivers
Information and resources to increase the quality of care available to Brain Injured patients after departure from the Hospital. Includes a chat room and discussion board as well as articles, tips, FAQs, glossary, personal experiences, and phone numbers for a variety of helpful agencies.
http://www.tbihelp.org/
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Medical and informational resource for individuals dealing with traumatic brain injury.
http://www.braininjurydisorders.org/
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
@Health.com's newsletter dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TBIs.
http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/Newsletter/FPN_4_2.html
- Traumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheet
A booklet prepared by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Covers treatment, research, symptoms, rehabilitation, types of brain injury, and resources.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/TBI.htm
- Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center
Working to raise awareness of TBI's effect on society, and provide easily accessible information and support for survivors, their loved ones, and the professionals who work on their behalf.
http://www.braininjuryresources.org
- Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide
Information, for survivors and their families, provided on the honor system from Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr. Glen Johnson. Topics include signs of a brain injury, coping with common problems, and dealing with doctors.
http://www.tbiguide.com/
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