Soldiers' brain injuries show similarities to those of athletes
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 08:00
in Health & Medicine
A small study raises more concern about the long-term consequences of brain injuries suffered by thousands of soldiers — suggesting they may be at risk of developing the same degenerative brain disease as some retired football and hockey players.
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