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Senators demand DOD answers on troops’ self-inflicted brain injuries
The move follows reports of troops suffering significant injuries from the concussive blasts from their own weapons.
Brain disease affecting pro football players appears to be rare in the military, study suggests
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, linked to contact sports like football and boxing, is "uncommon" in the brains of deceased service members, according to a new study.
By Karen Jowers
Four US troops injured in rocket attack on base in Syria
The troops are being evaluated for minor injuries and traumatic brain injury.
IG to study how doctors, CENTCOM handled TBIs after 2020 al-Asad attack
The latest evaluation “will delve deeper into some of the items we learned in the first project," officials said.
Brain games help restore function after mild TBIs, study finds
A cognitive training program showed big improvement in functioning for mild traumatic brain injury patients.
Her military career cut short inspires advocacy and nonprofit addressing epidemic facing veterans and first responders
After a military career cut short by trauma, this West Point graduate co-founded an organization to address the increasing suicide rates among first responders.
By Brandon Black
Study finds possible link between blast exposure and Alzheimer’s disease
Early detection and treatment of blast-induced brain deterioration could reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease later in life
By Todd South
FDA approves Army-developed battlefield TBI blood test
The test detects two proteins present after TBI occurs.
By Todd South
Settlement will ease process for Army veterans looking to upgrade less-than-honorable discharges
Up to 50,000 veterans may benefits from the rule changes, advocates said.
This study is recruiting troops for mild TBI research
An MRI upgrade could make it easier for doctors to detect mild traumatic brain injuries with a scan.
Veteran suicide is a problem. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a solution.
This congressman has introduced legislation to create a hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program for veterans with TBI and PTSD.
By Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.