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Head injuries are notoriously difficult to detect and treat, but a new diagnostic tactic is now being tested in laboratory animals by researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Washington University in St. Louis. Current brain injury monitoring techniques rely on cumbersome electrodes and wires that can only be used in controlled conditions, or on risky implants that …

New innovative technological tools are being developed to help those who are having trouble recalling, forming and retrieving memories due to traumatic brain injury. Many of these tools are being developed specifically with military veterans and contractors in mind to help build understanding of the unique brain injuries that can arise from overseas work. Recent reports suggest that those suffering …

Military contractors suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) face a significant uphill battle in their recovery. Obviously, those affected and their families closely watch for medical advances in TBI diagnosis and treatment. One recent advance involves new and innovative neuroimaging that is proving to be effective for military veterans and defense contractors who have suffered traumatic brain injuries while working …

There is increasing attention being focused on the long-term impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Many specialized organizations are sprouting up to advocate for continued research and development involving TBI. One of the most notable organizations focusing on overseas injuries is the Veteran’s Health Initiative (VHI) which has the primary goal of furthering traumatic brain injury awareness advocacy, research, and …