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complex and is impacted by factors such as individual preexisting characteristics, time post injury, and the area injured (Raskin, 2011). Little is known about how these factors affect neuroplasticity, nor what interventions are most likely to be effective in promoting desired brain changes. Knowledge about the processes

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complex issue. First, TBI leads to a change in a woman’s ability to function in one or more areas (Ackerman & Banks, 2006). In addition, TBI can be manifested as either a visible or an invisible disability (Ackerman & Banks, 2009; Banks, 2007a); in the former situation, others

complexity and variety of problems faced by survivors of brain injury. Adherence to one theory, model, or framework will lead to poor clinical practice. We need to integrate theories of learning, emotional adjustment, awareness, compensatory behavior, and social context among others. The two case studies presented here

related behavioral difficulties that may arise within the group context. One peer leader suggested, “training on how to deal with this [brain injury] in the context of the course, and having some basic counseling skills to diffuse a situation.” Another peer leader considered that presenting case scenarios about

lymphadenopathy. Diagnostic Workup Lumbar puncture showed elevated CSF pressure with 179 cells (lymphocytes), normal glucose (63 mg/dL), elevated protein (97 mg/dL), and absence of acid-fast bacilli on Ziehl-Neelsen staining. Gram stain, bacterial cultures, and PCR for mycobacterium were negative. Intradermal Mantoux skin test was reactive and showed

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syndrome presented to the ER with a severe headache. He had been discharged from the pediatric unit for lower extremity pain a few weeks prior. He required prior exchange transfusions and intubation, with other complications including salmonella osteomyelitis, cholestasis, and nephropathy. He had been on hydroxyurea therapy since

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