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Military brain bank donor explains why it’s right thing
It’s been 54 years since Navy storekeeper Richard Fournier was knocked on the head and robbed by three Marines in Honolulu — an assault that left him with a lifetime of psychological and physical problems.
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Panel: Stigma is obstacle to mental health care
The Pentagon and VA have “nudged the needle” forward in promoting mental health treatment to troops and veterans.
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A pill to prevent hearing loss holds promise
The crack of an M16 shot rings out at 156 decibels. A jet engine at takeoff blasts about 140 decibels. Submarine engine rooms drone along at 120 decibels.
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Pentagon warns of Tricare mail scam
The Defense Health Agency is warning Tricare beneficiaries of an elaborate mail scam designed to steal money from their banks.
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Report: VA lost 10,000 health applications
The VA’s system for tracking veterans’ applications for medical care is so unreliable, it’s impossible for the department to know how many former troops on the list still want care or even if they are alive, according to a new VA inspector general re
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Researchers: VA should take lead on brain injury research
The Department of Veterans Affairs is uniquely positioned to play a major role in advancing traumatic brain injury science, given its access to thousands of affected patients and partnerships with the nation’s top academic researchers, public health
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More open collaboration needed on TBI, retired four-star says
Some of the nation’s best minds for head injury research received a tongue-lashing Tuesday from retired Gen.
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VA hosting head injury conference in Washington
Investing in research and treatment of traumatic brain injury can ward off future problems for veterans, including unemployment, homelessness and suicide.
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Tricare to change policy on long-term prescriptions
Starting Oct. 1, some Tricare beneficiaries must fill long-term prescriptions for brand-name drugs by mail or through a military pharmacy.
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Efficacy of PTSD treatments questioned
Two treatments for post-traumatic stress that are considered to be the gold standard aren’t significantly more effective than other treatments.
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Military brain bank donor explains why it’s right thing
It’s been 54 years since Navy storekeeper Richard Fournier was knocked on the head and robbed by three Marines in Honolulu — an assault that left him with a lifetime of psychological and physical problems.
-
Panel: Stigma is obstacle to mental health care
The Pentagon and VA have “nudged the needle” forward in promoting mental health treatment to troops and veterans.
-
A pill to prevent hearing loss holds promise
The crack of an M16 shot rings out at 156 decibels. A jet engine at takeoff blasts about 140 decibels. Submarine engine rooms drone along at 120 decibels.
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Pentagon warns of Tricare mail scam
The Defense Health Agency is warning Tricare beneficiaries of an elaborate mail scam designed to steal money from their banks.
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Report: VA lost 10,000 health applications
The VA’s system for tracking veterans’ applications for medical care is so unreliable, it’s impossible for the department to know how many former troops on the list still want care or even if they are alive, according to a new VA inspector general re
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Researchers: VA should take lead on brain injury research
The Department of Veterans Affairs is uniquely positioned to play a major role in advancing traumatic brain injury science, given its access to thousands of affected patients and partnerships with the nation’s top academic researchers, public health
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More open collaboration needed on TBI, retired four-star says
Some of the nation’s best minds for head injury research received a tongue-lashing Tuesday from retired Gen.
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VA hosting head injury conference in Washington
Investing in research and treatment of traumatic brain injury can ward off future problems for veterans, including unemployment, homelessness and suicide.
-
Tricare to change policy on long-term prescriptions
Starting Oct. 1, some Tricare beneficiaries must fill long-term prescriptions for brand-name drugs by mail or through a military pharmacy.
-
Efficacy of PTSD treatments questioned
Two treatments for post-traumatic stress that are considered to be the gold standard aren’t significantly more effective than other treatments.
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Military brain bank donor explains why it’s right thing
It’s been 54 years since Navy storekeeper Richard Fournier was knocked on the head and robbed by three Marines in Honolulu — an assault that left him with a lifetime of psychological and physical problems.
-
Panel: Stigma is obstacle to mental health care
The Pentagon and VA have “nudged the needle” forward in promoting mental health treatment to troops and veterans.
-
A pill to prevent hearing loss holds promise
The crack of an M16 shot rings out at 156 decibels. A jet engine at takeoff blasts about 140 decibels. Submarine engine rooms drone along at 120 decibels.
-
Pentagon warns of Tricare mail scam
The Defense Health Agency is warning Tricare beneficiaries of an elaborate mail scam designed to steal money from their banks.
-
Report: VA lost 10,000 health applications
The VA’s system for tracking veterans’ applications for medical care is so unreliable, it’s impossible for the department to know how many former troops on the list still want care or even if they are alive, according to a new VA inspector general re
-
Researchers: VA should take lead on brain injury research
The Department of Veterans Affairs is uniquely positioned to play a major role in advancing traumatic brain injury science, given its access to thousands of affected patients and partnerships with the nation’s top academic researchers, public health
-
More open collaboration needed on TBI, retired four-star says
Some of the nation’s best minds for head injury research received a tongue-lashing Tuesday from retired Gen.
-
VA hosting head injury conference in Washington
Investing in research and treatment of traumatic brain injury can ward off future problems for veterans, including unemployment, homelessness and suicide.
-
Tricare to change policy on long-term prescriptions
Starting Oct. 1, some Tricare beneficiaries must fill long-term prescriptions for brand-name drugs by mail or through a military pharmacy.
-
Efficacy of PTSD treatments questioned
Two treatments for post-traumatic stress that are considered to be the gold standard aren’t significantly more effective than other treatments.













