Government/Military

Update: Patriotic Day Can Traumatize America’s Patriots
Last year, I noted how July 4th can be traumatizing for some of those with a brain injury. This year, I want to recognize that some towns do support those who suffer from it. In Mississippi, a celebration at Old Trace Park in Ridgeland County holds an event that is...
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Camps for a Cure
Located in San Diego, CA, Camp Pendleton proclaims to be, “The West Coast’s Premier Expeditionary [Marines] Training Base.” Last Tuesday, May 9, they broke ground on a $12 million, 25,000 square foot facility that aims to make the Camp a premier brain injury research...
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Have a TBI? Find out anytime, anyplace.
Neurological injury is a significant health concern for military service members, recognizes the Department of Defense. Last year, for example, 17,672 service members were diagnosed with a brain injury. While the military may not be able to eliminate neurological...
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Update: Drones Promise Quick, Not Safe Delivery
Drones are on their way to becoming the preferred method of retail delivery and much more. Currently, however, the air technology can only be used in a few limited locations. Before they become ubiquitous, though, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must...
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Long-awaited, Expanded Research Facility Opens in Waco
For seven years, there have been high hopes and expectations that Waco, Texas would be host to a world-class VA research facility. Consolidating the Austin-based Brain Injury Recovery Laboratory and Waco’s Center of Excellence into one facility, it was thought that,...
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Trump Acknowledges Brain Injury Awareness Day
“The White House expressed support for brain injury advocates attending the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force's (CBITF) Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, March 22.” To accompany the day, President Trump penned a letter to everyone who...
read moreStates Stop the Stop on Stipends
Veterans are provided with certain benefits from the country, as recognition for their time in service. In 2000, the National Family Caregiver Support Program was created to provide, “grants to State and Territories… to fund a range of supports that assist family and...
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A Weapon that Hurts the Soldier with Every Shot
When thinking of war, civilians may think of the possible consequences to soldiers as they relate to the actions of the opposition. Rarely does one consider that by defending oneself and the country, American soldiers may be harming themselves, as well. However,...
read moreEchoing the Benefits of Exercise after TBI
In 2013, the University of Buffalo found that of the four participants who underwent daily aerobic exercise, all benefited neurologically, particularly in decreasing exhaustion. In 2015, the National Institute of Health (NIH) conducted a 12-week study with the same...
read moreA Penny for Your Brain
Imagine if all you had to do was carry around a penny to know if something has negatively affected your brain. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring the development of such a product, called BLAST (Blast Load Assessment Sense and Test). Specifically, the...
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