Jennie Ponsford

TL;DR: In this article , a systematic review aims to synthesize current evidence on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for agitation during post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) in adults with TBI.

TL;DR: Whether olanzapine reduces agitation over and above recommended environmental management or conversely whether it increases or prolongs agitation and PTA, increases length of inpatient hospitalisation and impacts longer term cognitive and functional outcomes is examined.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to interrogate the relationship between temporal lobe activation and encoding of episodic stimuli and found evidence that episodic memory is preferentially impaired for complex stimuli such as faces, and robust behavioural inefficiencies are reflected in increased activation in specific temporal lobe structures during encoding.

TL;DR: Examination of symptoms in preschool and primary school-aged children who sustained an mTBI or mild extracranial injury at least 8 month earlier found educational attainment of parents was the only predictor of symptoms at follow-up, with preexisting learning difficulties approaching significance as a predictor.

TL;DR: Recreational camps may represent an effective allied support service for families affected by ABI by providing them with connections, fun and relaxation, a sense of normality and hope for the future.