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The Department of Defense allocated $300 million, this year, towards meeting challenges posed by an increase in post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries among service members.
Studies show that since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, there has been an increase in the number of Marines suffering from post traumatic stress. According to the Department of the Navy, there were 1,378 reported cases in 2005, 1,366 in 2006 and 2,114 last year.
Dr. Raul Coimbra, Director of UC San Diego’s trauma, burn and critical care divisions noted that the three main goals of the allocation are: “learning more about the specific causes of post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury; improved early detection of each; and the long-term consequences posed by the disorders.”
The study, claims Coimbra, will lead to an improvement in the diagnosis of, and the advancement in treatment for the two conditions.
As part of the study, researchers will also examine the family members of service members suffering from post traumatic stress or traumatic brain injuries to measure the effects.
Have you or someone you know been affected by post traumatic stress or traumatic brain injuries? If so, you should contact a personal injury attorney who will evaluate your case and help guide you through this stressful time.