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With a drop of blood, this new device will test for TBIs in 15 minutes
A new rapid test that checks for traumatic brain injuries using a single drop of blood is expected to make its debut in the military in the coming months.
By Karen Jowers
NFL helmet maker wants to help curb head injuries of soldiers and Marines
The creator of the innovative football helmet that performed best in NFL testing the past two years is taking concussion-reducing technology to the battlefield.
Psychedelic drug provides relief for veterans with PTSD
The well-known party drug continues to show promising results as a treatment option.
By Jon Simkins
Shoulder-fired weapons can cause traumatic brain injuries, study finds
Extensive use of shoulder-fired weapons like the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle, the M72 LAW or the AT4 exposes service members to “overpressure” of the brain.
By Jon Simkins
Budget omnibus includes new mental health care for other-than-honorable vets
Provisions in the budget bill would extend mental health care and medical screenings to veterans currently ineligible for the treatment on a long-term basis.
This new blood test can detect traumatic brain injury in troops
The first blood test for use in evaluating TBI fills a critical need, military experts say.
By Kathleen Curthoys
Health experts warn concussions present major challenges to military health
Despite research advances in recent years, the brain injuries often remain undiagnosed and misunderstood.
This week in Congress: Closing in on 2018
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 11.
Army funding development of device to quickly assess traumatic brain injury on the battlefield
The Army has awarded a contract for development of a device to quickly determine if a person has a brain injury and how severe it is.
By Kathleen Curthoys