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Trauma patients admitted to ICU at greater risk of developing PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after experiencing a traumatic event and may lead to poor recovery and psychological difficulties. Studies over the past few years have shown that admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) is associated with the development of PTSD.
Continue reading...President Obama Nominates Kansas Governor for Health and Human Services Post
Monday, March 9, 2009
As reported by CQ, President Obama nominated Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas as secretary of Health and Human Services. No confirmation hearing has been scheduled yet, but Sebelius will eventually go before the Senate Finance Committee. BIAA will continue to monitor this nomination.
Continue reading...Groundbreaking Study on TBI Among Servicemembers Issued by Rand Corporation
Monday, April 21, 2008
Also this week, The Rand Corporation published an important comprehensive study of the mental health and cognitive needs of U.S. servicemembers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. This groundbreaking study – which focuses [...]
Continue reading...BIAA Submits Comment Letter to the VA on Disability Ratings
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Also this week, BIAA submitted a Comment Letter on a Proposed Rule by the Department of Veterans Affairs to overhaul the Schedule for Rating Disability when it comes to TBI. Although BIAA’s letter acknowledges that [...]
Continue reading...Caring for Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan Will Cost $662 Billion Over 40 Years
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
According to Linda J. Bilmes, a former chief financial officer and assistant secretary of the US Commerce Department, it will cost $662 billion over the next 40 years to care for returned veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Bilmes, who now lectures on public policy at the John F Kennedy School of Government, accuses the Bush administration [...]
Continue reading...A home away from home
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Fisher House, a new residence on the grounds of Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Hospital, gives families of military soldiers a place to stay while loved ones recover Name : Lauren McSherry Photographs Norbert von der Groeben Eight weeks after their son was injured in Iraq, Tim and Linda Perry carried their suitcases into a newly [...]
Continue reading...Over 1,500 British troops suffering mental problems from Iraq
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Over 1,500 British troops have returned from Iraq suffering from mental problems, including post traumatic stress disorder, Defence Secretary John Reid has revealed. “Between January 2003 and December 2005 inclusive, 1,551 UK service personnel who had served in Iraq on Operation Telic were subsequently assessed by the Defence medical services as suffering from a mental health [...]
Continue reading...Iraqis review lessons at Quantico
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Name: PAMELA GOULD During their first few days in the United States, 13 officers from the Iraqi army visited the traditional tourist spots of the nation’s capital. They walked to the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the Washington Monument and the White House, and spent time in the Smithsonian Institution.
Continue reading...Neuren and US Army Continued Success in Traumatic Brain Injury Program and Now File Joint Patent
Monday, October 2, 2006
Thursday April 27, 10:45 pm ET Key points: - US Army and Neuren make significant progress in joint Traumatic Brain Injury programme confirming NNZ-2566 as a ‘very promising candidate for brain trauma’
Continue reading...Palm Beach County Medical Society Honors NovaVision in 3rd Annual Heroes in Medicine Awards
Friday, September 29, 2006
Friday May 12, 10:07 am ET NovaVision Vision Restoration Therapy, the First and Only Therapy to Improve Visual Field Deficit from Stroke or TBI, Recognized for Advancements in Healthcare Nationwide BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 12, 2006–NovaVision, Inc. today announced it received the Palm Beach County Medical Society Advancements in Healthcare Award at the organization’s 3rd annual Heroes [...]
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