Posted on Nov 12, 2024

Military hunts for answers to mysterious brain injuries among troops

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"After two decades of war, an unknown number of troops are suffering from mysterious neurological issues that researchers suspect could be linked to blasts caused by their own weapons, including door charges, mortar fires and anti-tank weapons."

Military hunts for answers to mysterious brain injuries among troops

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Posted 12 d ago

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SSgt Richard Kensinger

Posted 12 d ago

Based on my extensive research on combat trauma, I am certain that blast trauma is quite common.
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SP5 Dennis Loberger

Posted 12 d ago

I would not be surprised if exposure to the loud sounds don't alter our brains in some way. Why some and not others? Does frequency affect the results? Much to research

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Military hunts for answers to mysterious brain injuries among troops

Military hunts for answers to mysterious brain injuries among troops

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