The University of Texas at Dallas - Center for BrainHealth

Spring 2006


Brain Matters Newsletter

Dianne Cash Recipient of the First Annual BrainHealth Legacy Award »

The first annual BrainHealth Legacy Award Dinner will honor Dianne Cash for her staunch and invaluable support of the Center and its mission.

A Word from the President of UTD »

I could not be more optimistic about our plans for the university. I see the Center for BrainHealth as a preeminent institution which will undoubtedly continue to help elevate the university to the great heights for which we strive.

Impaired Strategic Learning after Brain Injury: Missing the Forest for the Trees »

Sustaining a traumatic brain injury in childhood can result in many long-term effects. Although children's academic performance is often negatively impacted after a brain injury, the nature of their difficulties can be hard to identify. As a result, they often do not receive the specialized help they need.

Understanding the Brain: Project: Brain Activation »

The frontal lobe is key to higher level skills such as organizing, planning and problem solving. Damage to this area of the brain after stroke and traumatic brain injury can dramatically impact individual lives. Researcher at UC Berkeley and Center for BrainHealth are seeking ways to improve frontal lobe function through proper therapy.

The Right Stroke »

Individuals who have strokes on the right side of the brain do not typically seek medical attention quickly because their symptoms may not be as noticeable. Knowing the main warning signs of right hemisphere stroke is important to helping yourself and others.

Stimulating Therapy »

Doctors and scientists are working together to explore deep brain stimulation (DBS) and to examine whether this technique could stop obsessions that paralyze someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder or relieve depression in other individuals.

Strong Immune System: Strong Brain »

Our immune system has long been known to protect our physical health by preventing and fighting infection and disease, but recent research indicates this system may also protect brain function.

A Dyslexia Gene? »

Scientists at Yale University School of Medicine have found that a specific gene, DCDC2, interrupts the normal brain processing required for reading. This new discovery provides hope that we will soon be able to treat and possibly prevent dyslexia.

Leadership Spotlight: Bob Wilbur »

"The Center for BrainHealth© is providing hope for a broad range of individuals and families who need new solutions in the treatment of those affected by brain injuries and disease."

BrainHealth Hero: Joan Eads »

Joan Eads never planned on being a caregiver. She volunteered to be a caregiver to a man with Alzheimer's so his 24-year old daughter could have the opportunity to pursue her dreams.

Brain Trivia: True or False »

  • Little can be done to impact the progression of dementia..
  • Sixteen is too young to drive a car.
  • Head injuries can be life-threatening.
  • Ginko Biloba improves memory.
  • Those who are blind do not utilize the brain’s visual cortex.