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Abstract: We studied how reproducibly neuropathologists assign childhood brain tumors to World Health Organization (WHO) diagnostic categories using a subsample from the Childhood Brain Tumor Consortium (CBTC) data. Among the 713 cases, 539 (76%) received the ...

Author: Sidney J Segalowitz

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Author: Cecilie Roe

Abstract: Purpose. The purpose of this study was to assess disability and the physical and mental health status 1 year after traumatic brain injury (TBI), using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a conceptual model ...

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Author: Brandt, M.E.
Sch. of Health Inf. Sci., Univ. of Texas Health Sci. Center, Ho...

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Despite significant progress over the past several decades in neural research there still remains an ingrained tendency to approach the field using overly reductionistic as well as linear theories and methods. We are just beginning to appre...

Author: Brandt, M.E.
Sch. of Health Inf. Sci., Univ. of Texas Health Sci. Center, Ho...

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Despite significant progress over the past several decades in neural research there still remains an ingrained tendency to approach the field using overly reductionistic as well as linear theories and methods. We are just beginning to appre...

Author: Rob Riemsma

Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Health-related quality of life is a new outcome variable in neurology. Several generic measures aim at assessing this variable in adults with neurological diseases. Disease-specific measures are still rare; however, individuals wit...

Author: L J Rubinstein

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Author: L E Becker

Abstract: A classification for childhood brain tumors based upon revision of nomenclature of all brain tumors published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1979 is proposed. Applicability of the WHO classification scheme was tested in a combined study of...

Author: L Iversen

Abstract: With the object of illustrating effects on health and social functions of occupational organic brain damage, a questionnaire study was carried out in 1986 concerning 192 brain-damaged painters and a reference group of 341 other painters. The study wa...

Author: Bill Pascrell

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Author: Shuichiro Shirakawa

Abstract: The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan proposed a plan called "Health Japan 21," which adopted sleep as one of the specific living habits needing improvement. This has led to increased interest in mental health needs at community public h...

Author: Deidra Holland

Abstract: Shorter hospital and rehabilitation stays in cases of pediatric brain injury necessitate greater preparation and training of family caregivers, who often will be responsible for complex and continued care at home. At the same time, a growing nursing ...

Author: André Lavoie

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To compare self-reported mental health in trauma survivors with and without brain injury; to describe factors associated with lower mental health; and to compare needs in terms of mental health services and perceived access limitations to...

Author: Tom de Castella

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Abstract: PURPOSE: Characterize brain abnormalities in elderly people using cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS: Comprehensive lists of people 65 years and older living in the United States of America were used to obtain a representative sample o...

Author: J Laguna

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