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27-10-07, 11:04
Troops exposed to explosions in Iraq and Afghanistan are to be checked
for brain injury, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
The MoD said questionnaires had been sent to troops to see if they had
signs of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
The survey was triggered by fears in the US Army that up to 20% of soldiers
were returning with the condition.
Symptoms include memory loss, anxiety and depression. In 90% of cases
they disappear within three months.
BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7065018.stm)
for brain injury, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
The MoD said questionnaires had been sent to troops to see if they had
signs of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
The survey was triggered by fears in the US Army that up to 20% of soldiers
were returning with the condition.
Symptoms include memory loss, anxiety and depression. In 90% of cases
they disappear within three months.
BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7065018.stm)