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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chronic medical condition
1, record 1, English, chronic%20medical%20condition
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chronic health condition 2, record 1, English, chronic%20health%20condition
correct, noun
- chronic condition 3, record 1, English, chronic%20condition
correct, noun
- chronic medical problem 2, record 1, English, chronic%20medical%20problem
correct, noun
- chronic health problem 4, record 1, English, chronic%20health%20problem
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chronic conditions are ongoing, long-term or recurring conditions that can have a significant impact on people’s lives. 5, record 1, English, - chronic%20medical%20condition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chronic medical conditions that present in youth include but are not limited to asthma, diabetes, epilepsy/seizures, obesity, cystic fibrosis, allergies, sickle cell anemia, irritable bowel diseases(e. g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), migraines/headaches, juvenile arthritis, congenital heart defect, traumatic brain injury/spinal injury, and organ transplant... 6, record 1, English, - chronic%20medical%20condition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- problème de santé chronique
1, record 1, French, probl%C3%A8me%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20chronique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- problème médical chronique 2, record 1, French, probl%C3%A8me%20m%C3%A9dical%20chronique
correct, masculine noun
- condition chronique 3, record 1, French, condition%20chronique
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour déterminer la présence de problèmes de santé chroniques, les participants se sont vus demander s'ils avaient «des problèmes de santé de longue durée», soit un état qui persiste ou qui devrait persister six mois ou plus, qui ont été diagnostiqués par un professionnel de la santé. Une liste de problèmes de santé leur a été lue, problèmes parmi lesquels les suivants ont été pris en considération dans [l']analyse : l'asthme, l'arthrite ou le rhumatisme, les maux de dos (autres que ceux dus à l'arthrite), la bronchite ou l'emphysème, le diabète, les maladies cardiaques, le cancer, les séquelles d'un accident vasculaire cérébral, l'incontinence urinaire, et le glaucome ou les cataractes. 4, record 1, French, - probl%C3%A8me%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20chronique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- post-traumatic anxiety
1, record 2, English, post%2Dtraumatic%20anxiety
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- post traumatic anxiety 2, record 2, English, post%20traumatic%20anxiety
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While attention is often focused on physical and cognitive sequelae following a TBI [traumatic brain injury], the occurrence of psychological disorders is significant, especially the occurrence of post-traumatic stress, post-traumatic depression, and post-traumatic anxiety. 3, record 2, English, - post%2Dtraumatic%20anxiety
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- anxiété post-traumatique
1, record 2, French, anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20post%2Dtraumatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'anxiété post-traumatique. Il s'agit d'un ensemble de réactions qui font suite à un traumatisme. Les principaux traits sont l'hypervigilance, les troubles de la concentration, des réactions de sursaut, l'évitement de tout ce qui peut rappeler le traumatisme. 2, record 2, French, - anxi%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20post%2Dtraumatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Neurosis
- Psicología clínica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ansiedad postraumática
1, record 2, Spanish, ansiedad%20postraum%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ansiedad postraumática [...] se asocia a una situación ya vivida, pero que, al recordar lo sucedido, la persona vuelve a experimentar el mismo estado de ansiedad. 1, record 2, Spanish, - ansiedad%20postraum%C3%A1tica
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-10-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- early-onset dementia
1, record 3, English, early%2Donset%20dementia
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- EOD 2, record 3, English, EOD
correct, see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- young-onset dementia 3, record 3, English, young%2Donset%20dementia
correct, see observation
- YOD 4, record 3, English, YOD
correct, see observation
- YOD 4, record 3, English, YOD
- younger onset dementia 2, record 3, English, younger%20onset%20dementia
correct, see observation
- YOD 2, record 3, English, YOD
correct, see observation
- YOD 2, record 3, English, YOD
- presenile dementia 5, record 3, English, presenile%20dementia
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Young-onset dementia comprises a heterogeneous range of dementias, with onset at less than 65 years of age. These include primary dementias such as Alzheimer disease, frontotemporal and vascular dementias; genetic/familial dementias; metabolic disorders; and secondary dementias such as those that result from alcohol use disorder, traumatic brain injury, and infections. The presentation of young-onset dementia is varied and may include cognitive, psychiatric and neurological symptoms. 4, record 3, English, - early%2Donset%20dementia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
early-onset dementia; EOD; young-onset dementia; younger onset dementia; YOD: The word "dementia" is sometimes considered pejorative. To replace these designations, it is generally recommended to use the name of the specific disorder the context refers to. 6, record 3, English, - early%2Donset%20dementia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
presenile dementia: This designation was used in the ICD [International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems] until January 2022. Today, the words "presenile" and "dementia" can be considered pejorative. To replace the designation "presenile dementia," it is generally recommended to use the name of the specific disorder the context refers to. 6, record 3, English, - early%2Donset%20dementia
Record 3, Key term(s)
- early onset dementia
- young onset dementia
- younger-onset dementia
- pre-senile dementia
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- démence du sujet jeune
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9mence%20du%20sujet%20jeune
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- démence d'apparition précoce 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9mence%20d%27apparition%20pr%C3%A9coce
see observation, feminine noun
- démence précoce 3, record 3, French, d%C3%A9mence%20pr%C3%A9coce
see observation, feminine noun
- démence présénile 4, record 3, French, d%C3%A9mence%20pr%C3%A9s%C3%A9nile
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La démence du sujet jeune est définie par une démence débutant avant l'âge de 65 ans. Elle est reconnue comme une cause importante d'handicap médical, social et professionnel. 5, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9mence%20du%20sujet%20jeune
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
démence du sujet jeune; démence d'apparition précoce; démence précoce : Le mot «démence» est parfois considéré comme péjoratif. Pour remplacer ces désignations, il est généralement recommandé d'utiliser le nom du trouble dont il est spécifiquement question. 6, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9mence%20du%20sujet%20jeune
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
démence précoce : La désignation «démence précoce» était autrefois utilisée pour désigner la schizophrénie. 6, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9mence%20du%20sujet%20jeune
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
démence présénile : Cette désignation était utilisée dans la CIM [Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes] jusqu'en janvier 2022. Aujourd'hui, les mots «démence» et «présénile» peuvent être considérés comme péjoratifs. Pour remplacer la désignation «démence présénile», il est généralement recommandé d'utiliser le nom du trouble dont il est spécifiquement question. 6, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9mence%20du%20sujet%20jeune
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-12-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mild traumatic brain injury
1, record 4, English, mild%20traumatic%20brain%20injury
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- mTBI 2, record 4, English, mTBI
correct
- MTBI 3, record 4, English, MTBI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- mild TBI 4, record 4, English, mild%20TBI
correct
- concussion 5, record 4, English, concussion
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A concussion, also called a mild traumatic brain injury, is a head injury caused by the brain being shaken around inside the skull after a direct blow to the head, or a sudden jerking of the head or neck when the body is hit.... You don’t have to pass out(lose consciousness) to have a concussion. Some people will have symptoms of a concussion, such as passing out or forgetting what happened right before the injury, but others won’t. Common causes of a concussion/mild brain injury are falls, sports, physical assaults, and motor vehicle collisions. 6, record 4, English, - mild%20traumatic%20brain%20injury
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- traumatisme craniocérébral léger
1, record 4, French, traumatisme%20cranioc%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral%20l%C3%A9ger
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- TCCL 2, record 4, French, TCCL
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- TCC léger 3, record 4, French, TCC%20l%C3%A9ger
correct, masculine noun
- commotion cérébrale 2, record 4, French, commotion%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La commotion cérébrale ou TCCL se produit lorsque le cerveau se heurte aux parois de la boîte crânienne après un choc direct à la tête ou lors d'un impact d'une autre partie du corps occasionnant un mouvement brusque de la tête. Les symptômes apparaissant suite à un TCCL peuvent apparaître immédiatement ou plus tardivement suite à l'impact. 4, record 4, French, - traumatisme%20cranioc%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral%20l%C3%A9ger
Record 4, Key term(s)
- traumatisme cranio-cérébral léger
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Sistema nervioso
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- traumatismo cerebral leve
1, record 4, Spanish, traumatismo%20cerebral%20leve
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un traumatismo cerebral leve es una sacudida fuerte repentina en la cabeza que modifica temporalmente la manera en que funciona el cerebro. Puede deberse a un golpe en la cabeza, una explosión, o un movimiento repentino y severo de la cabeza que hace que el cerebro rebote dentro del cráneo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - traumatismo%20cerebral%20leve
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-09-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
- Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spastic hemiplegia
1, record 5, English, spastic%20hemiplegia
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spastic hemiplegia results from several relatively common disorders, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and cerebral palsy. 2, record 5, English, - spastic%20hemiplegia
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G81.1: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 5, English, - spastic%20hemiplegia
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
- Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hémiplégie spasmodique
1, record 5, French, h%C3%A9mipl%C3%A9gie%20spasmodique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- hémiplégie spastique 2, record 5, French, h%C3%A9mipl%C3%A9gie%20spastique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue deux types d'hémiplégie : dans l'hémiplégie spasmodique, les muscles atteints sont raides, dans l'hémiplégie flasque, ils sont mous et affaiblis. 3, record 5, French, - h%C3%A9mipl%C3%A9gie%20spasmodique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G81.1 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 4, record 5, French, - h%C3%A9mipl%C3%A9gie%20spasmodique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
- Músculos y tendones
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- hemiplejía espástica
1, record 5, Spanish, hemiplej%C3%ADa%20esp%C3%A1stica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- hemiplejía espasmódica 1, record 5, Spanish, hemiplej%C3%ADa%20espasm%C3%B3dica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2018-02-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Nervous System
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Association des TCC et ACV de la Gaspésie et des Îles-de-la-Madeleine Inc.
1, record 6, English, Association%20des%20TCC%20et%20ACV%20de%20la%20Gasp%C3%A9sie%20et%20des%20%C3%8Eles%2Dde%2Dla%2DMadeleine%20Inc%2E
correct, Quebec
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Association des TCC et ACV de la Gaspésie et des Îles-de-la-Madeleine 2, record 6, English, Association%20des%20TCC%20et%20ACV%20de%20la%20Gasp%C3%A9sie%20et%20des%20%C3%8Eles%2Dde%2Dla%2DMadeleine
correct, Quebec
- Association des personnes traumatisées cranio-cérébrales de la Gaspésie et des Îles-de-la-Madeleine inc. 3, record 6, English, Association%20des%20personnes%20traumatis%C3%A9es%20cranio%2Dc%C3%A9r%C3%A9brales%20de%20la%20Gasp%C3%A9sie%20et%20des%20%C3%8Eles%2Dde%2Dla%2DMadeleine%20inc%2E
former designation, correct, Quebec
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TCC : traumatismes craniocérébraux(in English, traumatic brain injury). 4, record 6, English, - Association%20des%20TCC%20et%20ACV%20de%20la%20Gasp%C3%A9sie%20et%20des%20%C3%8Eles%2Dde%2Dla%2DMadeleine%20Inc%2E
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ACV: accidents cérébro-vasculaires (in English, strokes). 4, record 6, English, - Association%20des%20TCC%20et%20ACV%20de%20la%20Gasp%C3%A9sie%20et%20des%20%C3%8Eles%2Dde%2Dla%2DMadeleine%20Inc%2E
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Association des personnes traumatisées cranio-cérébrales de la Gaspésie et des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Système nerveux
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association des TCC et ACV de la Gaspésie et des Îles-de-la-Madeleine Inc.
1, record 6, French, Association%20des%20TCC%20et%20ACV%20de%20la%20Gasp%C3%A9sie%20et%20des%20%C3%8Eles%2Dde%2Dla%2DMadeleine%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Association des TCC et ACV de la Gaspésie et des Îles-de-la-Madeleine 2, record 6, French, Association%20des%20TCC%20et%20ACV%20de%20la%20Gasp%C3%A9sie%20et%20des%20%C3%8Eles%2Dde%2Dla%2DMadeleine
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
- Association des personnes traumatisées cranio-cérébrales de la Gaspésie et des Îles-de-la-Madeleine inc. 3, record 6, French, Association%20des%20personnes%20traumatis%C3%A9es%20cranio%2Dc%C3%A9r%C3%A9brales%20de%20la%20Gasp%C3%A9sie%20et%20des%20%C3%8Eles%2Dde%2Dla%2DMadeleine%20inc%2E
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association des TCC et ACV de la Gaspésie et des Îles-de-la-Madeleine a pour mission d'informer, soutenir, défendre les droits, référer, regrouper, organiser des rencontres et des activités. Différents services sont offerts à l'Association en lien avec le soutien, l'accompagnement et la défense des personnes TCC et ACV et de leurs proches. 4, record 6, French, - Association%20des%20TCC%20et%20ACV%20de%20la%20Gasp%C3%A9sie%20et%20des%20%C3%8Eles%2Dde%2Dla%2DMadeleine%20Inc%2E
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
TCC : traumatismes craniocérébraux. 5, record 6, French, - Association%20des%20TCC%20et%20ACV%20de%20la%20Gasp%C3%A9sie%20et%20des%20%C3%8Eles%2Dde%2Dla%2DMadeleine%20Inc%2E
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ACV : accidents cérébro-vasculaires. 5, record 6, French, - Association%20des%20TCC%20et%20ACV%20de%20la%20Gasp%C3%A9sie%20et%20des%20%C3%8Eles%2Dde%2Dla%2DMadeleine%20Inc%2E
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Association des personnes traumatisées cranio-cérébrales de la Gaspésie et des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2018-02-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Nervous System
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Association des TCC des Deux Rives
1, record 7, English, Association%20des%20TCC%20des%20Deux%20Rives
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Association des TCC des Deux Rives (Québec – Chaudière-Appalaches) 1, record 7, English, Association%20des%20TCC%20des%20Deux%20Rives%20%28Qu%C3%A9bec%20%26ndash%3B%20Chaudi%C3%A8re%2DAppalaches%29
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TCC : traumatismes craniocérébraux(in English, traumatic brain injury). 2, record 7, English, - Association%20des%20TCC%20des%20Deux%20Rives
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Association des traumatisés cranio-cérébraux des Deux Rives
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Système nerveux
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Association des TCC des Deux Rives
1, record 7, French, Association%20des%20TCC%20des%20Deux%20Rives
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Association des TCC des Deux Rives (Québec – Chaudière-Appalaches) 1, record 7, French, Association%20des%20TCC%20des%20Deux%20Rives%20%28Qu%C3%A9bec%20%26ndash%3B%20Chaudi%C3%A8re%2DAppalaches%29
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fondée en 1989, l'Association des TCC des Deux Rives (Québec – Chaudière-Appalaches) est un organisme communautaire créé afin de regrouper et d'aider toutes les personnes concernées par le traumatisme craniocérébral modéré ou grave. La mission de l'Association consiste d'abord à donner des services visant à maintenir les acquis réalisés chez les personnes TCC suite à leur réadaptation. Elle vise aussi à favoriser sa participation sociale en lui offrant un lieu d'échanges et d'entraides. Les calendriers d'activités adaptées et diversifiées permettent aussi de prévenir l'isolement social de la personne TCC. 1, record 7, French, - Association%20des%20TCC%20des%20Deux%20Rives
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
TCC : traumatismes craniocérébraux. 2, record 7, French, - Association%20des%20TCC%20des%20Deux%20Rives
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Association des traumatisés cranio-cérébraux des Deux Rives
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2015-01-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Neurosurgery
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cranioplasty
1, record 8, English, cranioplasty
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surgical procedure to correct a deformity or defect of the skull and it is usually performed following a traumatic injury to the skull or after a previous brain surgery such as a craniotomy or craniectomy. 1, record 8, English, - cranioplasty
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Neurochirurgie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cranioplastie
1, record 8, French, cranioplastie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En chirurgie, rectification du crâne. 1, record 8, French, - cranioplastie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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