Government/Military
Link: A Head for the Future
This past Friday was Veterans Day, a time to honor soldiers and veterans who fought for the principles upon which America was founded. In commemoration, I searched for information about the military and brain injury. It was upsetting that my search resulted in so...
read more“Hearing” Concussions
Though they are quite different on the surface, soldiers and college athletes both function in roles that can result in physical injury. Unfortunately, this commonality means that both soldiers and college athletes have a higher likelihood of getting a mild traumatic...
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Patriotic Day Can Traumatize America’s Patriots
Fireworks may be the signature event of the 4th of July, but for those veterans who showed their extreme patriotism by serving on the front line, it may be the most emotionally painful day of the year. Research findings differ, but up to 20% of the more than 2.5...
read moreVA Recognizes TBI Mistake: Positive, But Possibly Too Late
According to the Defense and Veteran’s Brian Injury Center (DVBIC), a cooperative between the Department of Defense and Veteran’s Affairs, “Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant health issue which affects service members and veterans during times of both peace...
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