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Addressing Institutionalized Racism in Rehabilitation Practice for Black People with Traumatic Brain Injury
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Black persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) continue to have unmet needs and enough racial health disparities research exists to suggest that rehabilitation institutions are not upholding their mandate to provide treatment and services for Black clients. Although racism has been recognized as a fundamental contributor to racial health disparities,…
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This study will investigate whether listening to music can help a stroke survivor improve their ability to move. Many stroke survivors have difficulty with daily activities like eating, bathing, and getting around. They may also experience memory loss, depression, or fatigue, which can make it hard to stick to their…
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The brain is isolated from the peripheral blood circulation by a barrier (ie the blood-brain barrier) that protects it from the entrance of harmful substances (pathogenic or inflammatory agents) and prevents excessive fluctuations in the levels of circulating molecules. However, a few specialized brain areas located in the hypothalamus are…