Posted on Aug 27, 2022

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.

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

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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Interesting share, time will tell.

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SSG Michael Noll

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Thanks for sharing Brother Joe.

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PO1 John Johnson

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Treating TBI's I can understand, but due to the nature of War, weaponry, etc., wholesale "prevention" seems a little unobtainable.

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