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When Courage Comes in Many Forms
Courage isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. It wears many faces, from the soldier standing in the heat of battle to the individual navigating the daily challenges of autism. In 2025, as we continue to celebrate both Veterans and the autism community, it becomes clear that courage is universal, yet uniquely personal. This article is a heartfelt […]
How the primary survey is “same but different” for geriatric trauma patients
Physiologic changes related to aging have a significant impact on how older patients respond to injury. According to Robert Barraco, MD, MPH, FACS, FCCP, these changes also affect every element of the trauma primary survey. Robert Barraco, MD “The primary survey is ‘the same but different’ for geriatric trauma patients,” Dr. Barraco said. “It is […]
Statement of Gratitude from the Coalition for National Trauma Research – Coalition for National Trauma Research
On this Veterans Day, the Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR) extends our deepest gratitude to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. We honor your courage, your commitment, and the extraordinary sacrifices you and your families have made in service to our nation. Your dedication to protecting freedom and preserving peace […]
CNTR Leaders and Patient Partners Participate in 2025 PCORI Meeting – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Dr. Michelle Price, CNTR Exec. Director, Ashley Moreno, CNTR Research Associate, and Dr. Elliott Haut, VTE Project PI, share their poster. Researchers, patients, caregivers—including several affiliated with CNTR—convened last month at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Annual Meeting to network and share results of the latest PCORI-funded research. Dr. Elliott Haut and CNTR Executive […]
OIG report on trauma “overpayments” is flawed but raises key issues
The big news in trauma is the recent release of a long-awaited report from the U.S. Office of Inspector General (OIG) on improper billing for trauma team activations. The title of the report says it all: Hospitals Charged CMS for Trauma Team Activations That Did Not Comply With Federal Requirements In fact, the OIG’s headline […]
Your First TMS Session: What to Expect
Thinking about trying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy? Whether you’re exploring it for depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions, you’re probably wondering what the experience will be like. Being concerned before any procedure is perfectly normal. Although TMS has been used successfully for years, it’s still a relatively new practice. This blog will walk […]
New Resources for Medical Research Communicators – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Amidst current funding recisions and proposed steep federal funding cuts for research, it’s never been more important to communicate about the value of science and illuminate how improvements to our health care system are realized. A new infographic developed by the Research!America coalition illustrates the collaborative nature of research through all its stages. This can […]
New Resource for Brain Injury Patients & Caregivers, Thanks to Patients & Caregivers – Coalition for National Trauma Research
When Kelly Lang joined a national collaborative to develop Communicating About Brain Injury, she brought more than two decades of lived experience to the table. The initiative—created by the American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine (ACRM), the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), the North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS), and other partners—aims to establish consistent, […]
CNTR I-REP Panelists Contribute to Landmark Lancet Study Defining Global Standards for Trauma Outcomes – Coalition for National Trauma Research
In a landmark international collaboration published in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine, researchers have, for the first time, defined a globally standardized set of patient-centered outcome measures for adults with major injury. This initiative was developed by the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) Major Injury Working Group and included vital contributions from members of CNTR’s […]
Navigating 2 Challenging Diagnoses with Hope
Image credit: Epilepsy Agency of the Big Bend It is epilepsy awareness month! Life often feels like a journey of unpredictable turns, but few experiences are as challenging as facing two medical diagnoses — autism and epilepsy. For individuals and families, it can feel like walking through a storm without a map. The uncertainty, fear, and […]