Pentagon plan aims to treat, prevent TBIs for the long haul

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Pentagon plan aims to treat, prevent TBIs for the long haul
By Meghann Myers
Aug 26, 11:46 AM
Repeated blasts during training could have long-term effects on brain health. (Alejandro Peña/Air Force)

After years of nudges toward a comprehensive strategy to deal with traumatic brain injuries, the Pentagon on Wednesday published a plan for its Department of Defense Warfighter Brain Health Initiative.

Overall, the blueprint aims to identify each service member’s baseline brain health, while developing policies to prevent, identify and treat brain damage caused not only by combat, but by repeated shakes and blasts during training.

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