Posts Tagged ‘Department of Defense’
By Paul Stone On August 22nd, 2014
Preliminary tests to find a blood test that can reliably identify possible concussions and traumatic brain injuries have all been very positive, which has led Abbott and the U.S. Department…
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By Paul Stone On March 27th, 2013
There may be some relief for service members who have been through ineffective treatment for traumatic brain injury and other psychological ills. The Department of Defense their four-week intensive treatment program at…
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By Paul Stone On January 22nd, 2013
The Defense Department seems to be doubling down on making sure veterans and soldiers returning home are getting the mental health care they need. On January 15th, a top DoD…
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By Paul Stone On October 11th, 2012
The Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Defense are hoping to revolutionize the way Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are diagnosed and treated. Michael…
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By jasonmaddox On October 28th, 2011
According to a recent article from HealthcareIT News, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Department of Defense (DOD) are building a central database for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Essentially,…
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