Brain Damage

BWW Reviews: Skip the Haunted House- Come Howl at Shadowbox Live's 'Full Moon'

Shadowbox Live is back with a new sketch/comedy, rock and roll production in its classic format, themed this time in a ghoulishly delightful Halloween show called 'Full Moon". (more...)

CHINGLISH Cast Members and More Star in LUTHER, etc. at Summer Works 5/26-6/30

The annual season of new plays at Summer Works is presented the Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb -- has announced complete casting for its 17th season running May 26 to June 30 at the HERE Arts Center (145 Sixth Ave. at Dominick Street) in Manhattan. (more...)

60 MINUTES to Profile NFL Doctor Aiding Wounded Soldiers, 4/5

It took a doctor who helped the NFL to teach the military about the potential Brain Damage battlefield concussions could cause - Brain Damage like that affecting Retired Army Maj. Ben Richards. He survived two roadside bombs in Iraq and both times he walked away from destroyed vehicles with no visible wounds. Yet Richards was grievously injured. He had suffered a permanent brain injury that would end his Army career and very nearly ruin his life. David Martin speaks to Richards and to Dr. David Hovda about traumatic brain injury, an invisible wound that affects tens of thousands of battlefield veterans, for a story to be broadcast on 60 MINUTES, Sunday, May 5 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (more...)

DON'T LET THE RIVERBEAST GET YOU! Coming to DVD 5/21

DON'T LET THE RIVERBEAST GET YOU! is the next independent horror film set to release from Brain Damage Films. You'll believe in him when he starts to eat you! The film comes to DVD May 21st, 2013. (more...)

Joan Reid Talks About Her Daughter's Disability in I'VE BEEN GOOD SO FAR

Organic brain syndrome is a general term that describes a decrease in a person's mental functions. There are many possible medical diseases that can lead to this condition but no matter the cause, it always brings devastating effects to its patients and even their caregivers. In the new book, I've Been Good So Far, author Joan Reid tells the true story of Flossie, her own daughter who was diagnosed with this kind of disability and who, with the help of her family, was able to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. (more...)

Memoir Recounts Survivor's Long Road after Brain Injury

Life doesn't end after traumatic brain injury. Andrew Penman tells his unique story of recovery in his new book, "Andrew Penman's Long Unwinding Road: An Inspiring Story of Natural Self-Healing." (more...)

Ensemble Studio Theatre Closes Patrick Link's HEADSTRONG World Premiere Tonight, 5/13

The World Premiere production of playwright Patrick Link's Headstrong, directed by William Carden, tackles the subject of football-related Brain Damage. It runs through tonight at the Ensemble Studio Theatre at 549 West 52nd Street. (more...)

Life with Teens Magazine Highlights Steps to Prevent Teen Concussions

TeenLife Media, a print and online media company that offers comprehensive information and resources for parents and teenagers features the article Getting A-Head of Concussions in the spring issue of Life with Teens magazine. It provides excellent tips for parents and teenagers on the preventative measures on and off of the field when engaging in sports. (more...)

UCLA Relies on Breakthrough 'Big Data' Technology from IBM To Help Patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries

IBM (NYSE: IBM), and Excel Medical Electronics (EME) are collaborating with the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery in a study to test the effectiveness of a real-time alarm intended to predict rising brain pressure in patients with traumatic brain injuries. The experimental system uses big data analytics software developed by IBM Research and EME that analyzes in real-time streams of vital signs continuously collected from the bedside monitor to spot subtle changes in the patient's pulse, blood and intracranial pressure, heart activity, and respiration, signaling that dangerous high-risk increases in brain pressure are on the way. (more...)

Brit Floyd to Perform Pink Floyd Tribute Concert at Hershey Theatre, 3/15

Brit Floyd will bring their "A Foot in the Door" tour to Hershey Theatre on Thursday, March 15 at 8 p.m. This brand new show will celebrate the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. (more...)

Sony Centre for the Performing Arts Presents BRIT FLOYD, 3/1

After performing to over 50,000 fans in the United Kingdom in 2011, BRIT FLOYD - The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show, will hit the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts stage for the first time on Thursday, March 1, 2012 with their show A Foot in the Door. BRIT FLOYD has been embraced by Pink Floyd fans worldwide for its note-for-note perfection and unique Floydian animation. (more...)

L.A. Theatre Works Records Patrick Link's HEADSTRONG Today

L.A. Theatre Works heads into the recording studio today, January 9 to produce a digital recording of Headstrong, the new play by Patrick Link that examines the impact of concussions in football. (more...)

L.A. Theatre Works to Record Patrick Link's HEADSTRONG, 1/9

L.A. Theatre Works heads into the recording studio on January 9 to produce a digital recording of Headstrong, the new play by Patrick Link that examines the impact of concussions in football. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at CRT's THE DRAWER BOY, 8/15

The fifth show in Cortland Repertory Theatre's 41st summer season comes to the Little York Pavilion by way of Canada, with the award-winning comedic drama "The Drawer Boy" written by Michael Healey. First produced in Toronto in 1999, the play has gone on to be produced throughout Canada, the United States and London, winning numerous awards including The Governor's General Award and being listed on Time Magazine's list of "Top Ten New Classics". In the early 2000's, it had the distinction of being the most produced play in U.S. regional theatres; this production will mark CRT's debut performance. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the production below. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Charles, Kennedy, and London in CRT's THE DRAWER BOY

The fifth show in Cortland Repertory Theatre's 41st summer season comes the award-winning comedic drama "The Drawer Boy" written by Michael Healey. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below. (more...)

Ensemble Studio Theatre Tackles Brain Damage in Patrick Link's HEADSTRONG World Premiere, 4/29-5/13

The World Premiere production of playwright Patrick Link's Headstrong, directed by William Carden, tackles the subject of football-related Brain Damage. It opens April 29 at the Ensemble Studio Theatre. (more...)

Ensemble Studio Theatre Tackles Brain Damage in Patrick Link's HEADSTRONG World Premiere, 4/29-5/13

The World Premiere production of playwright Patrick Link's Headstrong, directed by William Carden, tackles the subject of football-related Brain Damage. It opens April 29 at the Ensemble Studio Theatre. (more...)

Ensemble Studio Theatre Presents World Premiere of Patrick Link's HEADSTRONG, 4/30

The Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Project for New Plays on Science and Technology will tackle Post-Concussion Syndrome when it presents the world premiere of 27-year-old playwright Patrick Link's HEADSTRONG. (more...)

Bel Marra Health Reports on Lead in Imported Rice

Bel Marra Health, who offers high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, reports on new research published through the American Chemical Society that found high levels of lead in imported rice. (more...)

Ensemble Studio Theatre Begins HEADSTRONG Previews, 4/18

The Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Project for New Plays on Science and Technology will tackle Post-Concussion Syndrome when it presents the world premiere of 27-year-old playwright Patrick Link's Headstrong. The play, directed by Ensemble Studio Theatre Artistic Director William Carden, begins previews April 18 for an opening April 30 at The Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 West 52nd Street. (more...)

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