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What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex injury that happens when a quick or sudden trauma to the... Full Answer12/31/1969
How will teenagers respond to a parent returning from the service?
Teenagers have to grow up fast when a military parent is deployed. They often take on adult... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of panic disorder in veterans?
The symptoms of panic disorder in veterans (as well as the general public) include: ... Full Answer12/31/1969
How do I get used to working a civilian job again after combat?
Returning to civilian work after military service will normally involve some readjustment. If you... Full Answer12/31/1969
Are there medications a veteran can use to treat insomnia?
If you are a veteran with chronic insomnia (trouble sleeping most nights for a period of a month or... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can a veteran treat insomnia without medication?
Assuming that the cause of insomnia is not a more serious health issue, such as post-traumatic... Full Answer12/31/1969
What employment resources are available for disabled veterans?
Veterans with a service-related disability are assisted in finding and keeping jobs through what is... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are fourth-degree burns?
Serious burns that go deep into the subcutaneous fat and tissues and also injure the muscle are... Full Answer12/31/1969
I have heard about adaptive recreation programs, but can we afford it?
Many adaptive recreation programs designed specifically for injured military are provided at no... Full Answer12/31/1969
How much calcium do older adults need for good bone health?
Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the body, plays a vital role in keeping you healthy. Not... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the ICU?
With a spinal cord injury, most people are taken to an emergency room or trauma unit. After being... Full Answer12/31/1969
Who is at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Anyone who has experienced or witnessed a frightening, life-threatening event can develop... Full Answer12/31/1969
How does sexual abuse affect the child?
Depression impairs sexual function by lowering libido (sexual desire) and dulling feelings of... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is traumatic brain injury (TBI) more common among returning veterans today?
Traumatic brain injury is referred to as the "signature wound" of today's wars. According to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What activities are included in recreation therapy programs for veterans?
Recreation therapy programs for injured military, like those to be found at the Lakeshore... Full Answer12/31/1969
