Turning Hope Into Realityâ??Traumatic Brain Injury Research at the VA

Turning Hope Into Realityâ??Traumatic Brain Injury Research at the VA.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a complex type of injury to the brain's structure, is common among Veterans and has been called one of the "signature injuries" of modern combat. VA's research related to TBI is wide-ranging. Among its goals: shedding light on brain changes ociated with the condition; improving methods of screening and diagnosis; developing drugs to treat brain injury or limit its severity; helping Veterans with TBI to reintegrate into their communities and regain maximum function; and learning the best ways to help family members cope and provide support.

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Duration : 5 min 50 sec

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