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A pill to prevent hearing loss holds promise
The crack of an M16 shot rings out at 156 decibels. A jet engine at takeoff blasts about 140 decibels. Submarine engine rooms drone along at 120 decibels.
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Pentagon warns of Tricare mail scam
The Defense Health Agency is warning Tricare beneficiaries of an elaborate mail scam designed to steal money from their banks.
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Report: VA lost 10,000 health applications
The VA’s system for tracking veterans’ applications for medical care is so unreliable, it’s impossible for the department to know how many former troops on the list still want care or even if they are alive, according to a new VA inspector general re
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Researchers: VA should take lead on brain injury research
The Department of Veterans Affairs is uniquely positioned to play a major role in advancing traumatic brain injury science, given its access to thousands of affected patients and partnerships with the nation’s top academic researchers, public health
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More open collaboration needed on TBI, retired four-star says
Some of the nation’s best minds for head injury research received a tongue-lashing Tuesday from retired Gen.
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VA hosting head injury conference in Washington
Investing in research and treatment of traumatic brain injury can ward off future problems for veterans, including unemployment, homelessness and suicide.
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Tricare to change policy on long-term prescriptions
Starting Oct. 1, some Tricare beneficiaries must fill long-term prescriptions for brand-name drugs by mail or through a military pharmacy.
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Efficacy of PTSD treatments questioned
Two treatments for post-traumatic stress that are considered to be the gold standard aren’t significantly more effective than other treatments.
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VA amends access rules for service dogs at facilities
The Veterans Affairs Department will implement rules next month to ensure that veterans and visitors to VA facilities can bring their service dogs to appointmentsThe regulation — in the works since 2012 when Congress ordered the VA to expand access
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Compounded prescriptions cause DoD budget shortfall
An aggressive marketing campaign by some compound drug manufacturers has taken its toll on the Defense Department’s health budget, prompting Pentagon officials to ask Congress for permission to shift $900 million within its budget to cover costs.
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A pill to prevent hearing loss holds promise
The crack of an M16 shot rings out at 156 decibels. A jet engine at takeoff blasts about 140 decibels. Submarine engine rooms drone along at 120 decibels.
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Pentagon warns of Tricare mail scam
The Defense Health Agency is warning Tricare beneficiaries of an elaborate mail scam designed to steal money from their banks.
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Report: VA lost 10,000 health applications
The VA’s system for tracking veterans’ applications for medical care is so unreliable, it’s impossible for the department to know how many former troops on the list still want care or even if they are alive, according to a new VA inspector general re
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Researchers: VA should take lead on brain injury research
The Department of Veterans Affairs is uniquely positioned to play a major role in advancing traumatic brain injury science, given its access to thousands of affected patients and partnerships with the nation’s top academic researchers, public health
-
More open collaboration needed on TBI, retired four-star says
Some of the nation’s best minds for head injury research received a tongue-lashing Tuesday from retired Gen.
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VA hosting head injury conference in Washington
Investing in research and treatment of traumatic brain injury can ward off future problems for veterans, including unemployment, homelessness and suicide.
-
Tricare to change policy on long-term prescriptions
Starting Oct. 1, some Tricare beneficiaries must fill long-term prescriptions for brand-name drugs by mail or through a military pharmacy.
-
Efficacy of PTSD treatments questioned
Two treatments for post-traumatic stress that are considered to be the gold standard aren’t significantly more effective than other treatments.
-
VA amends access rules for service dogs at facilities
The Veterans Affairs Department will implement rules next month to ensure that veterans and visitors to VA facilities can bring their service dogs to appointmentsThe regulation — in the works since 2012 when Congress ordered the VA to expand access
-
Compounded prescriptions cause DoD budget shortfall
An aggressive marketing campaign by some compound drug manufacturers has taken its toll on the Defense Department’s health budget, prompting Pentagon officials to ask Congress for permission to shift $900 million within its budget to cover costs.
-
A pill to prevent hearing loss holds promise
The crack of an M16 shot rings out at 156 decibels. A jet engine at takeoff blasts about 140 decibels. Submarine engine rooms drone along at 120 decibels.
-
Pentagon warns of Tricare mail scam
The Defense Health Agency is warning Tricare beneficiaries of an elaborate mail scam designed to steal money from their banks.
-
Report: VA lost 10,000 health applications
The VA’s system for tracking veterans’ applications for medical care is so unreliable, it’s impossible for the department to know how many former troops on the list still want care or even if they are alive, according to a new VA inspector general re
-
Researchers: VA should take lead on brain injury research
The Department of Veterans Affairs is uniquely positioned to play a major role in advancing traumatic brain injury science, given its access to thousands of affected patients and partnerships with the nation’s top academic researchers, public health
-
More open collaboration needed on TBI, retired four-star says
Some of the nation’s best minds for head injury research received a tongue-lashing Tuesday from retired Gen.
-
VA hosting head injury conference in Washington
Investing in research and treatment of traumatic brain injury can ward off future problems for veterans, including unemployment, homelessness and suicide.
-
Tricare to change policy on long-term prescriptions
Starting Oct. 1, some Tricare beneficiaries must fill long-term prescriptions for brand-name drugs by mail or through a military pharmacy.
-
Efficacy of PTSD treatments questioned
Two treatments for post-traumatic stress that are considered to be the gold standard aren’t significantly more effective than other treatments.
-
VA amends access rules for service dogs at facilities
The Veterans Affairs Department will implement rules next month to ensure that veterans and visitors to VA facilities can bring their service dogs to appointmentsThe regulation — in the works since 2012 when Congress ordered the VA to expand access
-
Compounded prescriptions cause DoD budget shortfall
An aggressive marketing campaign by some compound drug manufacturers has taken its toll on the Defense Department’s health budget, prompting Pentagon officials to ask Congress for permission to shift $900 million within its budget to cover costs.
