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New protocol to provide early brain injury detection

Defense Department officials are rolling out a new set of guidelines for the treatment of mild traumatic brain injury among servicemembers in combat areas. “We’re morphing from a symptom-based approach in theater to an incident-based approach,” a senior official said March 15 during a … Continue reading

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New rules for troops hit by IED blasts

WASHINGTON — Troops caught near a roadside blast will be pulled out of combat for 24 hours and checked for a mild traumatic brain injury, even if they appear unhurt or say they are fine, according to a new treatment … Continue reading

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