Man Says Dashcam Shows Officer Choking Him Jul 4, 2008
Garrett, who was sworn in as chief on Monday, said Cosby did get a reprimand in his file but said that his office will wait to see what the TBI finds. Vandever said he thinks the video speaks for itself. (WNBC.com, NY)
Dennis Miller Kicks Off USA Cares "Share A Minute" Jul 3, 2008
A recent RAND study said there may be over 300,000 (members of the military) who suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and over half of them are undiagnosed and untreated. Now the costs to America will be billions of dollars and we can do better. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Police seize 100 pounds of marijuana Jun 26, 2008
trafficking organization, TBI spokesperson Kristin Helm said. The investigation does not end with this defendant and more arrests are possible. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
U.S. Troops To Get Cognitive Screening Jun 25, 2008
Some veterans' advocates have complained that the military has moved too slowly in identifying and addressing mild traumatic brain injury, or TBI, a common injury among troops in Iraq and Afghanistan who are exposed to blasts of improvised explosive devices ... In Connecticut, TBI is emerging as a problem among returning troops, with the preliminary findings of a survey sent to 1,000 veterans indicating that about 19 percent met criteria indicating they are at risk of TBI. ... "If a person... (FOX61, CT)
Leaders talk about veterans care at teleconference Jun 25, 2008
Gabrielle Giffords said the major concern for her and her colleagues who are members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee is the tremendous amount of military members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with the war s hallmark of TBI (traumatic brain injury) and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) ... Michaud said TBI and PTSD affects more than just veterans, it affects families ... And, when it comes to the current war, more has to be done to identify and treat TBI and PTSD and that means... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury Jun 25, 2008
MONDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) -- In 2005, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) due to falls resulted in nearly 8,000 deaths and 56,000 hospitalizations among Americans age 65 and older, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. TBIs accounted for 50 percent of all unintentional fall deaths and 8 percent of nonfatal fall-related hospitalizations among older adults ... TBIs, caused by a blow or bump to the head, may be missed or misdiagnosed among older adults. (MEDLINEplus)
MILITARY: Treating the troops Jun 21, 2008
"At the same time, we're seeing a lot more TBI cases.". For those with traumatic brain injury, the battalion works with local hospitals and Veterans Affairs facilities in the region. (North County Times)
War veterans never far from Benson's heart Jun 17, 2008
Even if they are able to get health care, then what happens if they have PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or mild traumatic brain injury as they love to call it, the mild TBI, that doesn't show up for several months or a couple years and then they are out of the system. There's just so many things that are not being taken into consideration and I think you absolutely have to have somebody who's willing to understand that. (Anchorage Daily News)
Gene Variation Linked To Earlier Onset Of Alzheimer's Symptoms Jun 11, 2008
5, 1999) Does a traumatic brain injury (TBI) increase the risk of someone getting Alzheimer's Disease later in life. Studies have been inconclusive on this question. (Science Daily)
From Gridiron To Battlefield? Jun 10, 2008
Blasts strong enough to shake and even bruise the brain, often leading to traumatic brain injury, known as "TBI.". Today more than 30 percent of troops who have served in combat suffer from TBI after repeated exposures to blasts in Iraq and Afghanistan. (CBS News)
Older veterans now helping vets of Iraq and Afghanistan Jun 9, 2008
RAND reports that another 320,000 may have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI), usually caused by an explosion and associated with memory loss and personality changes ... "Josh didn't do this because he's a bad person. He did this because he has combat stress and TBI.". (Christian Science Monitor)
TBI to investigate fight at City Hall Jun 7, 2008
By JOHN HENSON /and CHRIS and. Sprouse: City attorney advised commissioners not to discuss brawl. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Suspect In Deputy's Killing Kills Self Jun 6, 2008
Within hours of the shooting, armed officers were using dogs and helicopters to comb the rugged area at the southern end of the Cumberland Plateau in what TBI spokeswoman Kristin Helm described as "an absolute all-out manhunt.". A neighbor and longtime friend of Bryson's said shooting someone would be out of character for him. (CBS News -- US)
Recycling to get easier, go weekly May 31, 2008
Thomson Brothers Inc. (TBI) will take over curbside recycling pick-up from the DPW next month at no cost to the town ... The Board of Health approved the trash-transfer/recycling station in May 2006 after attempts by TBI dating back to 1997 to build a recycling facility on their property ... When TBI was originally turned down, it applied to build a strip club, was turned down again, and then said they d try for the strip club again if the trash plant wasn t accepted. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Soldier Asks For Purple Heart May 27, 2008
"I still have a headache, my neck's still sore. I messed up my shoulder. I lost hearing in the left ear. Real sensitivity to light. I did have a TBI. Traumatic Brain Injury," Hitz told I-Team investigator Rob McCartney. Hitz said a severe concussion is what concerned medics the most and they sent him to a neurologist in Germany. (7 KETV Omaha)
From The New York Times Magazine: A wounded marine tries to battle back May 25, 2008
But according to the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, a joint Defense Department and Veterans Affairs organization, about 900 soldiers have come home with serious traumatic brain injury, or TBI, which essentially means dire harm to their brains ... Some of Phillip's infinitesimal advances were made at the military's own facilities - the naval hospital in Bethesda, a Veterans Affairs polytrauma center in Minneapolis that specializes in TBI, the VA hospital in Cleveland - where he was... (International Herald Tribune)
House approves relief for military personnel May 21, 2008
In fact, he said, people with PTSD suffer only minor problems and those with TBI might have a simple concussion that is resolved pretty quickly. "I'm not sure the general sense the VA is overwhelmed is at all correct," Peake said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Rotary works to provide housing for injured vets May 18, 2008
Staff Sgt. Rene Fernandez, a Baytown resident, suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2004 while stationed in Fallujah, Iraq ... People look at you and think you re OK because you re not missing a limb and I m very thankful that I m not but with TBIs a soldier may look great on the outside and still be beat up on the inside in ways that most people don t realize, he said. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
UC wins $2.3M for brain injury/stress disorder studies May 16, 2008
The UC researchers will join investigators at nine other centers around the country designated by the DOD as PTSD/TBI Clinical Consortium Study Sites ... "The DOD recognized the excellence of both our TBI and PTSD teams in selecting Cincinnati for this award. Finding better treatments for these complex disorders is not going to be easy, but we can now bring some of the best minds in the country to focus on them.". (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Gang violence to be topic of town meeting May 16, 2008
Mark Gwyn, TBI s director, said he plans to attend the meeting along with other state and local law enforcement officials and answer the questions of area residents. The TBI is aware that people. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
The State Rests in Alleged Trooper Killer Case May 14, 2008
TBI agents, witnesses and forensic specialists took the stand to testify about how and where the killing took place; most of them without cross examination from the defense. One by one including the medical examiner who told the jury exactly how Calvin Jenks was killed. (WREG.com, TN)
How One Mutation Tips Biochemistry To Cause Alzheimer's Disease May 13, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 12, 2008) Your fate can be determined by tiny events. Imagine you live in the city and you walk everywhere to get exercise -- you are healthy and not afraid of getting mugged. (Science Daily)
Brain Injury Clinic To Open At Camp Pendleton May 9, 2008
About 720 Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton currently suffer from traumatic brain injury, or TBI, military officials told The San Diego Union-Tribune ... It is the latest in a string of facilities opening nationwide to address the growing number of troops returning from the Middle East with TBI, the newspaper reported ... University researcher Mingxiong Huang told the Union-Tribune that about 70 percent of TBIs go undetected by traditional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRIs. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Helping a Hero May 9, 2008
Staff Sergeant Rene Fernandez, a Baytown resident, suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2004 while stationed in Fallujah, Iraq ... "I thought to myself, 'No one is going to give me a home.' People look at you and think you're ok because you're not missing a limb - and I'm very thankful that I'm not - but with TBIs a soldier may look great on the outside and still be beat up on the inside in ways that most people don't realize," he said. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
'Invisible wounds' May 8, 2008
As many as 320,000 have suffered some level of traumatic brain injury (TBI), ranging from mild concussion to severe head wounds ... For TBI the figures were worse -- 57 percent of those reporting a possible brain injury had not seen a doctor for evaluation ... BOTTOM LINE: PTSD and TBI are wounds of war no less real than those more obvious -- and no less demanding of treatment. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sunday's Our View: Who's in charge? May 5, 2008
The report included a VA response in which the department acknowledged problems with case management but stated that with recent improvements it now had "systems in place to ensure that all veterans with TBI are being followed as their clinical needs require.". In the audit, investigators praised the new measures as "positive steps" but questioned whether the VA's latest promise to keep watch over veterans would prove to be a reality. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Audit: Vets with brain injuries still not getting proper care May 4, 2008
The report included a VA response in which the department acknowledged problems with case management but stated that with recent improvements it now had systems in place to ensure that all veterans with TBI are being followed as their clinical needs require ... We continue to be concerned that all veterans discharged after inpatient rehabilitation for TBI receive case management, unless this has been explicitly denied by the patient, investigators stated, adding that they will continue... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Brain Injury Screenings Offered For Veterans May 4, 2008
The hospital has begun sending out thousands of mailings to veterans' groups, physicians, colleges and churches, encouraging service members who were exposed to roadside blasts or other head trauma to get screened for TBI. The hospital screenings are offered by phone or over the Internet and direct veterans who report symptoms of TBI to seek further evaluation at the Veterans Administration hospital in West Haven ... "But they can't go out and advertise and do the kind of outreach we're doing.... (FOX61, CT)
Pill Ingredient Could Prevent Brain Damage After Head Injury May 3, 2008
Traumatic brain injury (TBI), such as that caused by traffic accidents, falls and sporting injuries, is a major cause of death and disability ... "Although previous studies in animal suggest that progesterone may mitigate the severity of brain damage, there is no information about therapeutic benefit of post-TBI progesterone injections in the patients with severe brain trauma" said Professor Yan ... "We found encouraging evidence that progesterone may significantly improve 6-month neurologic... (Science Daily)
Audit: Inadequate care for brain-injured vets May 2, 2008
"The report included a VA response in which the department acknowledged problems with case management but stated that with recent improvements it now had "systems in place to ensure that all veterans with TBI are being followed as their clinical needs require. "For example, the VA pointed to plans announced last week to start calling 570,000 recent combat veterans to make sure they know what services are available to them.In the audit, investigators praised the new measures as "positive steps"... (Boston Globe)
Minister recovered after week search May 2, 2008
Other county and state agencies involved included Carroll County Sheriff s Dept., Carroll County Emergency Management Association, TEMA, TWRA, TBI, TARS, helicopter services from the Drug Task Force and the THP.. Copyright 1998-2007. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
He helps wounded soldiers to get on with their lives May 2, 2008
Still, there is evidence that even those with severe TBI and PTSD will, with time, be able to work again. ABC s Bob Woodruff, who just 13 months after sustaining a severe brain injury in an explosion in Iraq, is already back to work. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Focus On Vision Problems For Troops With Brain Injuries Apr 20, 2008
Gagnon has spent the last four years trying to draw attention to the visual impairments associated with traumatic brain injury, or TBI, and Pearce is one of her success stories ... Troops diagnosed with TBI or exposed to explosions are not routinely referred by the military or the VA for evaluations by vision specialists something Gagnon is working to change ... Last winter, Gagnon helped to pull together military and Department of Veterans Affairs clinicians for a national summit on the visual... (FOX61, CT)
LETTERS: April 18, 2008 Apr 19, 2008
" For Ron, anyone who doesn't make their living by investing in oil companies or from defense contracts is a socialist. Even common laborers. Cluck wrote on Apr 18, 2008 10:09 AM:Nope. wRONg again. The entitlement programs are not what is breaking this country. This war is. All the slick marketing and packaging in the world won't change that. Imagine it on a smaller scale; a family budget. If 70% of your budget went to things that were needed and then you spent more on things that weren't like... (North County Times)
DoD Media Roundtable with... Apr 19, 2008
" Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates April 16, 2008 Secretary of Defense Special Reports Subscribe U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Transcript On the Web: Media contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132 Public contact: or +1 (703) 428-0711 +1 Presenter: Director, Defense Center of Excellence for TBI/PTSD Col. Loree Sutton and Director, Defense Veterans Brain Injury Center Col. Michael Jaffee April 17, 2008 DoD Media Roundtable with Col.... (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
BREAKING NEWS: Double-slaying victims mourned under tight security Apr 19, 2008
Maury County Sheriff Enoch George said troopers and the TBI would remain in the area at least through the day on Friday and could return next week ... The TBI command post arrived at Columbia Central High School about 8 a.m. Friday ... The agency received information from local law enforcement of threats that were made and agents were asked to come to Columbia at the request of District Attorney General Mike Bottoms, TBI spokesperson Kristin Helm said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Crime rates rise for most of county Apr 18, 2008
Crimes against persons, property and society, or violent crimes, rose a hefty 25 percent in the county, from figures provided the TBI by the Maury County Sheriff s Department. Violent crimes include murder, rape, assault, theft, drugs and vice offenses, according to the TBI. ... Drug and narcotic violations rose by 54 percent over 2006, according to the TBI s report, while burglaries also increased 54 percent. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Shooting suspect makes TBI ‘top 10’ Apr 18, 2008
Shooting suspect makes TBI top 10 ... and a subset of the Gangster Disciples, according to the TBI. ... He is currently on parole for robbery, drug charges and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon, the TBI said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Life Support: Group Assists Brain-Injured Apr 15, 2008
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) involves an external physical force. In addition to being caused by a blow to the head or the head striking an object, TBI can be caused when a baby or young child is shaken. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Arms shipment and coded message baffle local law enforcement (3) Apr 4, 2008
The stenciled "HOCHS" stamped on the arms crates can be pronounced "hoax," and there are a few deliberate typos, such as whooper for chopper and TIB instead of TBI.. This story, taking a slightly different form, was written twenty-one years ago by Stephen K. Doig and first appeared in the Miami, Florida Herald, in 1987,and then again exactly as printed here on April 1, 1988. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
LegalView Reports About the Government's Rejection of a Monetary Request to Clean up An Asbestos-Tainted Site Mar 31, 2008
Additionally, LegalView offers several other information portals relating to a range of issues such as the Baxter Heparin recall, traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatments and Erb's Palsy jury verdicts ... Similarly, individuals can use the TBI practice area to learn the most up-to-date news on brain injury lawsuits, jury verdicts, treatments as well as how to locate. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The American Legion 48th National Washington Conference Monday/Tuesday Highlights Mar 28, 2008
Heroes to Hometowns, DOD Monday, March 31 National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Conference Renaissance Downtown Washington, 999 9th St., NW Congressional Hall A 2:45 p.m. -- PANEL -- TBI AND MENTAL HEALTH Thomas R. Kosten, MD, VA Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Veterans Affairs Philip A. DeFina, MD. Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer, International Brain Research Foundation Michael Seltzer, Director, VA Rehabilitation Research,... (PR Newswire)
OUR VIEW: Support for troops is war's common ground Mar 25, 2008
Known as traumatic brain injury, or TBI, the wound is of the sort that many soldiers in previous wars never lived long enough to suffer. Almost 30,000 American troops have been wounded in Iraq, according to official counts. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Falls make brain injury risk higher for seniors Mar 25, 2008
March is set aside as the month to increase awareness of TBI. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports falls are the leading cause of these injuries. People age 75 and older have the highest rate of TBI hospitalization and death, according to the CDC. ... Caregivers of the elderly, whether at home or in a long-term care facility, are encouraged to know the signs of TBI and make adjustments to prevent falls. (The Clarion-Ledger)
March is traumatic brain injury month support group forming Mar 21, 2008
TBI, or the oversimplified term head injury, occurs when some form of trauma causes brain damage ... Emerging ideas for the group are: Education, not only for TBI survivors and families but the public at large; development of a network of peer contacts on Kauai to support individuals who recently acquired any form of head injury, and social activities and outings of interest to participants. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Youth sports concussion program points to need for proper treatment of concussion in children Mar 21, 2008
"Implementing an effective sports concussion management program is essential to safeguard young participants and reduce long term risks, writes Dr. Gioia. Management of this serious injury must consider the various effects in the home, school, social and sports environments. The ten steps of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI)/concussion management is a translation of the neurocognitive testing model currently used in professional athletes who have suffered from a mild TBI. This work, funded... (EurekAlert!)
How the Military Has Repaid Iraq Vets With Permanent Disabilities Mar 21, 2008
Glass is just one of tens of thousands of American G.I.'s who have come home from Iraq and Afghanistan with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). This week marks the fifth year that U.S. military forces have been in Iraq, and doctors estimate that as many as 10-15 percent of returning troops will have TBI from their exposure to blasts. (ABC News)
NARSAD's 5th Annual 'Mission Possible' Symposium Offers Insight to PTSD and Other Mental Illnesses Mar 20, 2008
The March 30th symposium in Washington, D.C., will kick off with a session on "PTSD in our Armed Forces," where attendees will receive a comprehensive briefing from some of the most prominent experts on the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which now affects more than 7 million adult Americans, and traumatic brain injury (TBI), their causes and symptoms, and new treatment developments ... -- "PTSD: From Battlefront to Homefront" by Robert Ursano, M.D., chairman of the... (PR Newswire)
TBI: Woman Paid With Pills To Have Ex-Husband Killed Mar 19, 2008
Charged: Dottie Ann Floyd. Woman said to have paid undercover agent with pill for murder for hire. (WREG.com, TN)
Head Injuries Result In Widespread Brain Tissue Loss One Year Later Mar 5, 2008
4, 2008) In a rare, large-scale study of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients who span the full range of severity from mild to moderate and severe, Canadian researchers have found that the more severe the injury, the greater the loss of brain tissue, particularly white matter ... "This is an important finding as TBI is one of the most common forms of disability," said Dr. Brian Levine, Senior Scientist at Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute and lead author of the study which is published in... (Science Daily)
Democratic candidate pledges ‘sacred trust’ to veterans Mar 3, 2008
He promised to ensure a seamless transition from active duty to civilian life, improving identification and treatment of TBI and other mental and physical injuries, and promised more veterans would have the opportunity to access VA services. His plan for veterans also included a promise to restore competence back to VA planning and ensure that Congress passes on-time VA budgets, so veterans don t have to worry about receiving the care and services they were promised. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Female physician climbs to high rank Mar 3, 2008
Ground should be broken in June on a center for traumatic brain injury, or TBI, at the Bethesda campus, she said. TBI runs the gamut from a concussion to a penetrating head injury, she said, and has been referred to as the signature wound of the Iraq war ... The center will also focus on rehab, since those with severe TBI will need lifelong care. (Missoulian, MT)
Brawl at the Mall Mar 1, 2008
A study by Johns Hopkins University concluded "The overall injury rate [excluding injury to the brain] in MMA competitions is now similar to other combat sports [involving striking], including boxing. Knockout rates are lower in MMA competitions than in boxing. This suggests a reduced risk of TBI in MMA competitions when compared to other events involving striking.". Although Anderson is not competing himself on March 8, he is no stranger to the octogan. (Clay County Daily Advocate Press, IL)
Second annual brain injury conference to be held at ETSU Feb 29, 2008
A joint venture of the ETSU Office of Professional Development, ETSU Department of Communicative Disorders, and Roth Neuropsychology and Behavioral Health Associates, the day begins with registration at 7:30 a.m.The conference, which is timed to coincide with brain injury awareness month, will provide health care professionals with panel discussions from medical and rehabilitative specialists who treat individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) ... Those attending the conference may meet... (East Tennessean, TN)
Arson on McClure Street? Feb 27, 2008
Tennessee State Fire Marshal and Arson Investigations Assistant Director Larry Dauberman said last week that samples had been taken from the scene of a suspected arson at 304 McClure Street in Red Boiling Springs, and had been sent to the state TBI Crime Lab for analysis. Dauberman said, "It could be several weeks, or longer, depending on how busy they are, before we will have results..." to determine if a propellant, such as gasoline or mineral spirits, had been involved in a fire which started... (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Iraq injuries Feb 25, 2008
He can better cope with longer projects because his traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused a language disorder that makes it hard for him to come up with words ... It happens when a stroke or TBI affects the language side of the brain, usually the left side. (USA Today -- News)
Immune System Versus Solid Tumor: An Example Of The Immune System Winning Feb 22, 2008
31, 2007) Total body irradiation (TBI), which depletes the body of lymphocytes, improves the ability of tumor-specific T cells to cause tumor regression. In a new JCI study researchers show that, in mice. (Science Daily)
VA secretary, panel explore veterans issues Feb 21, 2008
Several panel members raised the issues of PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI) ... Joe Foster, state veteran affairs administrator, said all PTSD and TBI patients in Montana receive care at Fort Harrison. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Vet's best friend Feb 19, 2008
While in Iraq, Campbell suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and he has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). To cope with his injuries, Campbell and his family are expanding. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Dems Tout Strides in Veteran Care at Walter Reed Feb 18, 2008
"We've also authorized additional money for improved diagnoses and treatment and rehab of our troops that have traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder," he said, adding that they have also extended active duty medical benefits for three years. Sen. (Newsmax)
South Dakota Health Care Providers to Learn About PTSD at TriWest and VA-Sponsored Conference Feb 15, 2008
The providers will learn to identify symptoms of PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other combat-stress disorders, as well as treatment methods. Key conference presenters are Paul Rentz, Ph. (PR Newswire)
Death at the Army's Hands Feb 15, 2008
Cassidy was apparently suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) compounded by posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which should have required treatment by neurologists ... There are currently 8,300 soldiers in 35 WTUS. One in 5 suffers from TBI, PTSD or both ... Mild TBI is the "signature wound" of the Iraq war, afflicting up to 250,000 troops. (Time.com)
HOSPITAL: Patients hit by vomiting bug Feb 11, 2008
com , a free site, appears to have excellent educational rehabilitation benefits especially for stroke and TBI patients. In most conversations, the majority of the conversation deals with one person telling the other person why something is true; that is, giving reasons for its validity. (Crawley Observer)
Investigators say vets with brain injuries may not be getting adequate care Feb 1, 2008
Until VA evaluates the TBI screening tool s validity and reliability, VA providers will continue to use the screening tool without knowing how effective the tool is in identifying which veterans are and are not at risk for having mild TBI, GAO investigators wrote. Such false results, the investigators said, could result not only in injured veterans failing to receive proper care, but also in VA medical centers facing growing, unmanageable workloads due to high numbers of veterans being... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Soldiers' concussion symptoms tied to stress Jan 31, 2008
"The study suggests that many troops are suffering real problems, and these are attributed to PTSD rather than mild TBI," he wrote. "This does not minimize their need for assistance in the long-term.". (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
