Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Research news: Soldiers' Head Injuries May Contribute to PTSD

The News:
Soldiers' Head Injuries May Contribute to PTSD
by Alix Spiegel
Morning Edition, January 31, 2008 · Traumatic brain injury has been labeled the signature injury of the Iraq war. It's estimated that between 10 percent and 20 percent of soldiers who have served in Iraq have suffered from this kind of wound.
Now, a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that even minor traumatic brain injuries, like concussions, may be associated with long-term health problems, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. more...

The Research:
Read the research behind this story in the journal New England Journal of Medicine.

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