Disability May Last Years After Concussion For Members of The Military
Concussions are typically thought of as a “short-term” injury. After a week or two, it is assumed a person will heal and be back to work and normal life. But,…
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Research Shows Pattern of Downward Spirals For Veterans With TBI
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is considered the “signature injury” of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan due to the huge number of soldiers returning home with documented brain injuries. However,…
ReadStudy Shows Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries Affect Judgement
Individuals who have experienced one of the most severe forms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are likely to struggle with judging situations involving disputes or requiring discipline, according to a…
ReadVeterans With TBI Face Higher Rates of Unemployment Years Later
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is considered the signature injury of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as up to 20% of those deployed return having experienced brain injuries. However, a…
ReadPTSD Symptoms Immediately After Blast-Related TBI Predict Long-Term Disability
Early symptoms related to post-traumatic stress such as anxiety, emotional numbness, irritability, and flashbacks are the strongest predictors of later disability for military members effected by blast-related mild traumatic brain…
ReadUS Military Announces New Guidelines for Brain Injury Treatment
Earlier this month, the military announced it would be updating its protocol for treating and returning soldiers to active duty following traumatic brain injuries. Under the new regulations, individuals must…
ReadResearch Shows Brain Injuries From IED’s May Be Unique Brain Disease
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been commonly called the signature injury of the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but new research published in Acta Neuropathologica Communications suggests a large…
ReadResearch Finds Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Combined With PTSD Linked To Poorer Outcomes
A recent study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma has found military veterans with both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) have poorer mental health outcomes…
ReadVeterans With Brain Injury at Increased Risk for Dementia
New research published in the journal Neurology shows that veterans who have experienced brain injury while in active service are 60 percent more likely to develop dementia later in life…
ReadMilitary Personnel With Brain Injuries Have Largely the Same Outcome, Regardless of Cause
There has been some question about the difference in the brain injuries that occur from blast trauma compared to physical impacts. But, a new study suggests the injuries suffered by…
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