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Brain Waves is a newsletter published twice annually by The University of Alabama at Birmingham Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (UAB-TBIMS). Past 10 years archived.
Brain Waves

Brain Waves - Issue 19 (2) 2021

  • Headline News
  • Return to Driving after Moderate to Severe TBI
  • TBI Resource Spotlight: BrainLine

Brain Waves - Issue 19 (1) 2021

  • Headline News
  • The Aftermath of Gunshot Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Research In Focus from the National Rehabilitation Information Center

Brain Waves - Issue 18 (2) 2020

  • Headline News
  • Understanding Caregiving Burnout after Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Covid-19 Resources

Brain Waves - Issue 18 (1) 2020

  • Headline News
  • Managing TBI health during COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Resources for people with disabilities

Brain Waves - Issue 17 (2) 2019

  • Headline News
  • Caregiving for a Spouse or Partner after Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Discover Caregiver Support Resources

Brain Waves - Issue 17 (1) 2019

  • Headline News
  • Caregiver Health
  • Learn about NIDILRR, the driver of disability-related research

Brain Waves - Issue 16 (2) 2018

  • Headline News
  • Spain Rehab launches new Post-Concussion Syndrome Clinic
  • Learn about MSKTC's education videos


Brain Waves - Issue 16 (1) 2018

  • Headline News
  • Driving after TBI
  • Learn about MSKTC's Systematic Reviews in TBI


Brain Waves - Issue 15 (2) 2017

  • Headline News
  • Understanding hypoxia and anoxia brain injury
  • Get answers to questions on using smart home devices for assistive technology
  • Learn about MSKTC hot topic resources designed to support people with TBI


Brain Waves - Issue 15 (1) 2017

  • Headline News
  • Families learn to manage their loved one's uncooperative behavior after TBI
  • Get answers to questions on recovery from concussion
  • Resource spotlight on the Center for Aphasia Research & Treatment and the Communication Matrix


Brain Waves - Issue 14 (2) 2016

  • Headline News
  • Families learn to manage their loved one's agitation after TBI
  • Get answers to questions on medically managing agitation
  • Resource spotlight on moderate to severe TBI


Brain Waves - Issue 14 (1) 2016

  • Headline news
  • Getting the Most from PT and OT after Rehabilitation
  • Participate in UAB research
  • We answer your questions about Ticket to Work


Brain Waves - Issue 13 (2) 2015

  • Headline news
  • Easing the transition from rehabilitation to home
  • Get answers to questions on caregiver depression
  • Resource spotlight on TBI Infocomics


Brain Waves - Issue 13 (1) 2015

Check out our newsletter's new, modern look with interactive features and more information that you can use.

  • Headline news
  • Learn how to improve balance, strength and endurance at home
  • Find out how to participate in research
  • We answer your questions on employment
  • Get the facts on vision problem and getting back to school


Brain Waves - Issue 12 (2) 2014

Check out our newsletter's new, modern look with interactive features and more information that you can use.

  • Headline news
  • Stay active after TBI by engaging your mind
  • Find out how to participate in research
  • We answer your questions on dysphagia
  • Get the facts on problems with sleep and problems with balance after TB.

Question or Comment?
The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90DPTB0029). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this website do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
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