"Troops with injuries to brain face unclear risk" by Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press | December 5, 2008
WASHINGTON - Many of the thousands of troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan are at risk of long-term health problems including depression and Alzheimer's-like symptoms, but it's impossible to predict how high those risks are, researchers say....
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a signature injury of the Iraq war. Most aren't penetrating head wounds but damage hidden inside the skull caused by an explosion's pressure wave. It can range from a mild concussion to severe injury. And because symptoms may not be immediately apparent, troops may not seek care.
Returning soldiers have reported headaches, dizziness, memory loss, confusion, irritability, insomnia, and depression. The military has said most recover with treatment....
Yeah, if they are not DENIED IT first!!
