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ABC News | Feb 5, 2021

The commissioner responded to a story reported by ABC News this week.

ABC News | Feb 4, 2021

Data suggests race-based adjustments could have significant impact on payouts.

U.S. News & World Report | Feb 3, 2021

College football players suffer more concussions and head hits in practice than they do actually playing the game, a new study suggests.

Military Times | Feb 2, 2021

The series will be made up of six podcasts, which will be released every Monday and Thursday during Black History Month. (Veterans Counseling Veterans)

Smithsonian Magazine | Feb 2, 2021

Emerging research suggests that even mild hits to the head may damage tiny lymphatic vessels that clear toxic chemicals and cellular debris from the brain

Military Times | Jan 29, 2021

The Army recently gained approval for a rapid blood test for traumatic brain injury that can be used on the battlefield.

Medical Xpress | Jan 29, 2021

Trauma-focused psychotherapy is widely considered the best available treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the ways in which this method affects the brain to promote recovery from PTSD are not well understood.

Military Families Magazine | Jan 27, 2021

The Department of Defense recently launched a new text message service, called My MilLife Guide, to help boost overall wellness in the military community and combat the stressors caused by COVID-19.

The program is only available until Feb. 12, 2021.

Newsweek | Jan 27, 2021

Decades after the world saw the death and destruction caused by the Nazi regime, it's grappling with a different crisis and Eger, a psychiatrist and expert in PTSD, expects the trauma of the pandemic to stay with frontline workers.

Military.com | Jan 27, 2021

"In my opinion, the biggest problem is the stigma associated with PTSD," Dailey said. "Most people are unfamiliar with the causes and symptoms of post-traumatic stress and are unaware that PTSD is a treatable disorder. Studies have shown that employers feel that accommodating employees with PTSD requires more effort."

PBS Food | Jan 26, 2021

Once a member of the New York Port Authority Police, Eddie McNamara worked in rescue and recovery during 9-11 and has since struggled with PTSD. Now a chef, Eddie shares the story of how cooking has been instrumental in getting on the road to recovery.

CBC | Jan 25, 2021

Scientists used raw eggs to simulate the damaging effects on the brain from strikes to the head, with surprising results.

USA Today | Jan 22, 2021

Concussion substitutes will be trialled in the Premier League in response to mounting concern over head injuries, clubs agreed Wednesday.

NPR | Jan 20, 2021

Many patients hospitalized for COVID-19 are discharged with symptoms associated with a brain injury. For many affected patients, brain function improves as they recover. But some are likely to face long-term disability.

Forbes | Jan 20, 2021

When it comes to combat sports, one thing is certain. Fighters are taking a risk every time they compete. Whether it’s a boxing ring or the UFC Octagon, fighters know they’re going to get hit in the head.

The Conversation | Jan 19, 2021

A new study has measured the impact of working during the pandemic on NHS workers’ mental health. It found almost half of critical care staff met thresholds for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety or problem drinking.

Medical Xpress | Jan 19, 2021

Scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute for Research have shown that microRNA biomarkers related to Alzheimer's disease play a role in brain damage caused by traumatic brain injury.

Yahoo! Sports | Jan 14, 2021

Nickelodeon aired a kid-friendly NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints on Jan. 10, 2020.

The Conversation | Jan 14, 2021

Nurses have been putting themselves in harm’s way every day since the pandemic began. But as coronavirus spreads rapidly in the UK, it has become clear that those in intensive care units are now under more pressure than others.

Smithsonian Magazine | Jan 13, 2021

Scientists warn about the likelihood of post-traumatic stress disorder for patients discharged from the intensive care unit

Stars and Stripes | Jan 13, 2021

The Army will review thousands of discharge records of veterans affected by military sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and other behavioral health conditions following a class-action lawsuit, the service announced Tuesday.

NPR | Jan 12, 2021

Telehealth, where people interact with health care professionals over the video, has long been just over the horizon in rural America. Now, the pandemic has accelerated its adoption and use.

ABC News | Jan 12, 2021

In a world first, a newly authorized handheld device will allow doctors to detect traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in under 15 minutes, potentially saving lives by dramatically shortening the time it takes to properly diagnose the issue.

The Washington Post | Jan 11, 2021

Maj. Alan Johnson struggled to focus after absorbing the monstrous blast waves of several explosions, including one that missed his bunker by about 60 feet, he recalled.

Sky Sports | Jan 8, 2021

Leeds Beckett University's Professor Ben Jones and his team are working closely with Leeds Rhinos to research concussion and player impact events. The issue of head injuries was brought back into focus by the retirement of Rhinos captain Stevie Ward.