Research: Disability Specific Resources: Brain Injury
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See also Cerebral Palsy, Birth Injury
Brain Injury Association of America has a mission to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy. They offer an informative website that features a discussion of brain injury trauma, information on injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, a listing of helpful national conferences and resources as well as personal experiences of others who have obtained a brain injury. They also offer a national Family Helpline that can be access by calling (800) 444-6443. For more information, call (703) 236-6000 or write to Brain Injury Association of America, 105 North Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation of Kansas is a not for profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to funding research and educational activities directly relevant to discovering the cause, cure and evidence based care for those with cerebral palsy and related developmental disabilities. The Foundation provides guidance, funds and other resources to research programs in the United States, the Middle East (a USAID funded collaboration), Canada, the UK, Australia, Greece and Asia to fulfill its mission of supporting cerebral palsy medical research and disseminating medical discoveries around the world. The website includes news on research and a newsletter to which you can subscribe. Children's Neurobiological Solutions (CNS) is a nonprofit research foundation improving the lives of children disabled by neurological disorders through research focused on brain repair and regeneration.
Cureus Research: Neurological Neonatal Birth Injuries: A Literature Review a comprehensive review of the birth injuries is presented, including the risk factors, classification of various paralyzes and nerve damage, as well as bleeding complications. The predicted outcomes and complications, as well as the treatment options for various birth injuries, are also discussed.
Dana Foundation, The is a private philanthropic organization that supports brain research through grants and educates the public about the successes and potential of brain research.
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