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A new, web-based brain injury directory is now on-line. Categorized by state and specialty, this database-driven directory contains over 3000 listings relating to brain injury rehabilitation and treatment, legal services and support services. Basic facility and service listings are free of charge. To learn more, click here.

In a collaborative initiative to highlight accomplishments and address the gaps in service for returning troops, the North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS) and the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) convened a summit meeting in Washington, DC, on November 2-3, 2007 at the Latham Hotel in Washington, DC. The working groups worked hard to prepare a consensus document that is currently being edited by Michael Mason and will be posted on this website soon.

The new edition of the Brain Injury Textbook has been updated and expanded, with 40 chapters and more than 100 clinically-relevant figures and illustrations. Edited by Jonathan M. Silver, MD, Thomas W. McAllister, MD and Stuart C. Yudofsky, MD, the textbook is organized into seven sections that address epidemiology/pathophysiology, neuropsychiatric disorders and symptomatologies, special populations and social issues, and treatment and prevention, covering topics such as aggressive disorders, cognitive changes, fatigue and sleep problems, chronic pain, mood disorders, family systems, pharmacological therapy, and - of critical importance - prevention. NABIS members may purchase this title at a discount of over 10% off the regular price of $99.00. NABIS member price: $89.00. Call (713) 526-6900 to order.

The program for the 19th Annual Legal Issues in Brain Injury Conference is now available. Attendees can expect the very latest information on brain injury litigation at this three-day hands-on event. This conference is a “must attend” event for all professionals involved in legal issues relating to brain injury. The conference will be held in conjunction with the Brain Injury Conference of the Americas, on September 14-16, 2006 at the Eden Roc Resort in Miami, Florida.