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    • Bonnie Stone
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    • Cole Meyer
      I would think at least over half. 65%?
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    • Regina Brooks
      My 29yo son, a combat veteran, aquired an anoxic brain injury 16 months ago. I've been trying to find a solution to a specific residual symptom; perceived extreme cold in hands and feet. No external heat applications work. Has anyone come across this experience and have been able to treat it successfully?
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      Please consider posting for veterans with TBI here on your facebook page. Thank you!
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    • Carol Leach
      can someone tell me how long my young one will suffer from mild concussions symptoms, she is still very unwell after a week and is constantly crying, and unable to study for long periods - although ironically when she does study she does better than normal...
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  3. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    Yesterday
    TUESDAY TRIVIA: For individuals hospitalized after a TBI, what percentage do you think have a related disability one year after the injury?
    Photo: TUESDAY TRIVIA: For individuals hospitalized after a TBI, what percentage do you think have a related disability one year after the injury?
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  5. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    Monday
    Inspired by Col Maxwell’s story? Check out tomorrow’s TUESDAY TRIVIA question to learn more about recovery after a TBI.
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  7. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    October 18
    They train together. They fight together. So if wounded, why shouldn’t they go through recovery together? This was the question that Lt. Col. Tim Maxwell asked about his fellow marines being discharged from the hospital and left alone to recover from injuries of war. Learn how this TBI survivor is changing the lives of wounded warriors: http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury/severe.html?s_cid=fb_tbi482
    Photo: They train together. They fight together. So if wounded, why shouldn’t they go through recovery together? This was the question that Lt. Col. Tim Maxwell asked about his fellow marines being discharged from the hospital and left alone to recover from injuries of war. Learn how this TBI survivor is changing the lives of wounded warriors: http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury/severe.html?s_cid=fb_tbi482
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  8. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    October 16
    TUESDAY TRIVIA: Play time is great for kids. So how can you help keep them safe while having fun? According to a study in North Carolina childcare centers, using playground equipment and surfacing that conforms to the Consumer Products Safety Commission guidelines led to what percent drop in playground-related injuries: 5%, 15%, or 22%?
    Photo: TUESDAY TRIVIA: Play time is great for kids. So how can you help keep them safe while having fun? According to a study in North Carolina childcare centers, using playground equipment and surfacing that conforms to the Consumer Products Safety Commission guidelines led to what percent drop in playground-related injuries: 5%, 15%, or 22%?
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  9. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    October 15
    Do you have young kids? Check in tomorrow for TUESDAY TRIVIA to learn more about playground safety.
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  10. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    October 15
    ADVANCES IN RESEARCH: CDC staff meeting with other leading TBI experts today to work on developing a uniform definition for concussion. What do you think these experts should include in this new definition?
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  11. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    October 12
    Whether you are a racecar driver or it’s your turn to drive the school carpool, it is important to talk with your health care professional about when it is safe to drive after a brain injury.
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  13. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    October 10
    CDC was excited to work with the Be Smart. Be Well. campaign to spotlight concussion in sports! Check out stories of real athletes and learn from the experts at: http://www.besmartbewell.com/tbi/sports-concussions.htm
    Photo: CDC was excited to work with the Be Smart. Be Well. campaign to spotlight concussion in sports! Check out stories of real athletes and learn from the experts at: http://www.besmartbewell.com/tbi/sports-concussions.htm
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  14. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    October 9
    TUESDAY TRIVIA: Shaken Baby Syndrome or Abusive Head Trauma is a leading cause of child abuse deaths in the United States. It is estimated that what percentage of babies who are violently shaken dies from this form of child maltreatment?
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  15. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    October 8
    REMINDER--Check in tomorrow for TUESDAY TRIVIA on Shaken Baby Syndrome—a preventable and severe form of child abuse.
    Photo: REMINDER--Check in tomorrow for TUESDAY TRIVIA on Shaken Baby Syndrome—a preventable and severe form of child abuse.
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  16. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    October 8
    Happy Columbus Day! If out and about with the kids, always make sure children are properly buckled up in a seat belt, booster seat, or car seat, whichever is appropriate for their age, height and weight.
    Photo: Happy Columbus Day! If out and about with the kids, always make sure children are properly buckled up in a seat belt, booster seat, or car seat, whichever is appropriate for their age, height and weight.
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  17. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness shared a link.
    October 4
    ASK THE EXPERT: Hear from CDC’s Dr. Julie Gilchrist in this new video created in partnership with Be Smart Be Well.
    Be Smart. Be Well. :: Traumatic Brain Injury :: Ask the Expert: Sports and Concussions
    www.besmartbewell.com
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  18. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    October 2
    TUESDAY TRIVIA: How many people do you think are injured or killed each day as a result of distracted driving?
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  19. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    October 1
    Get ready for TUESDAY TRIVIA by posting ways we can all help to prevent distracted driving.
    Photo: Get ready for TUESDAY TRIVIA by posting ways we can all help to prevent distracted driving.
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  20. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    October 1
    Did you miss our August 7th Heads Up to Schools Webinar? Check out the recording of the Webinar and learn more about helping students return to school after a concussion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy9On90xspY
    Photo: Did you miss our August 7th Heads Up to Schools Webinar? Check out the recording of the Webinar and learn more about helping students return to school after a concussion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy9On90xspY
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  21. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness shared a link.
    September 28
    The Seeing My World through a Safer Lens video contest announces its winners! Check out the injury and violence prevention professional, student, and general public videos that won the contest!
    Seeing My World through a Safer Lens Video Contest
    saferlens.challenge.gov
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  22. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness
    September 27
    ADVANCES IN RESEARCH: Ever heard of the neurometabolic cascade of concussion? Check out this video to learn more about the complex process that researchers are studying to better understand what happens to the brain after a concussion. http://preventingconcussions.org/index.php/brain_animation
    Photo: ADVANCES IN RESEARCH: Ever heard of the neurometabolic cascade of concussion? Check out this video to learn more about the complex process that researchers are studying to better understand what happens to the brain after a concussion. http://preventingconcussions.org/index.php/brain_animation
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  23. CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness shared a link.
    September 26
    Know someone who recently sustained a mild TBI? These tips may help. Post some tips below that you would like to share with TBI survivors and caregivers.
    CDC - Feel Better - Concussion - Traumatic Brain Injury - Injury Center
    www.cdc.gov
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