NFL Will Benefit From New Military Studies on Concussions
New Book on Military Brain Injuries Shows Technique
A recent University of North Carolina study showed that the average college football player receives over 300 blows to the head in four seasons. In the pros it is even higher.
Aug 11, 2011 - 9:39:30 AM
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Risk Factor Pathways Identified For PTSS In Female And Male Veterans
Researchers affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that risk factors for post-traumatic stress symptomatology (PTSS) among Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/Operational Iraqi Freedom (OIF) male veterans were relatively similar to what was observed in a prior group of Vietnam veterans. The findings, which currently appear online in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology, suggest there are key pathways through which risk factors contribute to PTSS across different male veteran cohorts. In addition, the researchers also identified a number of novel mechanisms of risk for OEF/OIF female veterans.
Jul 28, 2011 - 11:58:26 AM
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Bariatric Surgery Study Looks at Survival Impact in Older Veterans
WASHINGTON – In the first study to compare survival associated with bariatric surgery in mostly male patients, bariatric surgery was not significantly associated with decreased mortality, according to a research study published in the June 15 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Jul 16, 2011 - 9:33:32 AM
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Military Autism Information, 12 July 2011
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is offering a multi-disciplinary two-day training symposium on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and the Military Child. This event will be held on 13 and 14 September 2011 at The Renaissance Hotel, Portsmouth, VA. Priority registration is for military families and military providers. However, the target audience is anyone interested in autism spectrum disorders and who provide services and care for military beneficiaries including, but not limited to: military family members, military and civilian pediatricians/other physicians, educators, special needs advocates, nurses, social workers, behavioral health analysts/professionals, other professionals. The agenda and easy online registration are available at http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcp/pages/autism2011.aspx.
Jul 12, 2011 - 1:56:00 PM
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US Labor Department announces about $20 million to fund state-run programs aimed at improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced the availability of approximately $20 million to fund programs that will improve education, training and employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. A solicitation for grant applications was published in a recentedition of the Federal Register.
Jun 7, 2011 - 11:06:25 AM
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Library Journal Salutes Battered Bodies/Shattered Minds
New Book on Brain Damaged Troops; NE Journal of Medicine Validates
In a remarkable demonstration of synchronicity on June 1st, two centers of influence made known their findings on a related subject. Their individual attention was given to the wounded soldiers and marines in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jun 4, 2011 - 9:34:39 AM
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