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Researchers examine potential causes of dementia in CTE
More years of football play were associated with white matter changes and tau accumulation, which were associated with increased risk of dementia...
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Posttraumatic headache may be associated with reduced pain thresholds
PHILADELPHIA – Symptoms of photophobia and allodynia are more severe in patients with posttraumatic headache,...
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No reduction in PE risk with vena cava filters after severe injury
MELBOURNE – “Given the cost and risks associated with a vena cava filter, our data suggest that there is no urgency to insert the filter in...
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Fingernail Abnormalities After a Systemic Illness
Examining a patient’s nails and understanding nail growth mechanics can provide helpful clues to help treat past injuries or underlying diseases...
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House committee passes AMA-endorsed firearm bill
WASHINGTON – H.R. 8 would require a background check on all firearms transfers, including private sales, with...
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Comorbid TBI & PTSD raise the risk for sleep disturbances, pain
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ACP beefs up firearms policy
Restrictions on semiautomatic weapons, better background checks added to 2014 policy.
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Prehospital plasma outperforms standard care
Providing thawed plasma on the way to the hospital helped reduce mortality for trauma patients.
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Traumatic Brain Injury Federal Health Data Trends
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is now recognized as a significant health issue that impacts both activeduty service members and veterans.
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VA is Trying New Ways to Treat TBI and PTSD
VA facilities are implementing new light-emitting methods to treat veterans with mild to moderate TBI and PTSD.