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 of Defense to form a collaborative effort to develop one such portable test. The tests will be developed as part of Abbott’s i-STAT Ststem, according…
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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 the National Intrepid Center of Excellence helps treat military personnel on an individual basis. Veterans hoping to take part in the program must have a case of…
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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 health official told a Pentagon task force that determining the impact of mental health programs across the military will be a major project for the…
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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 Schindler from Seattle Pi reported the departments are investing more than $100 million in research. This comes after some recent drama within the army where…
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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, the idea is to pool together research from different studies on TBIs in order gain a better understanding of TBIs, promote better research, enhance medical…
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