Military Matters

Study to discover mysterious biological cause of Gulf War Illness

2011-04-12T08:32:00.000-07:00

Study to discover mysterious biological cause of Gulf War Illness

Advances in exposure and toxicity assessment of particulate matter: An overview of presentations at the 2009 Toxicology and Risk Assessment Conference.

2010-11-24T08:32:00.000-08:00

"toxicity of ultrafine PM and the characterization of aerosols generated during ballistic impacts of tungsten heavy alloys"

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CHEST: Apnea Elevated in Vets With PTSD (CME/CE)

2010-11-23T13:38:00.000-08:00

CHEST: Apnea Elevated in Vets With PTSD (CME/CE)

Gift Idea for Military Personnel and Their Families!

2010-11-11T11:38:00.000-08:00

Celebrate the holidays and give that special military person a gift that shows your support and pride for their time and sacrifices!

HEIRS Military Store Link

Veterans Play Golf!

2010-11-10T09:47:00.000-08:00

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Military shootings: Fourth shooting in Virginia targets Marine museum - latimes.com

2010-10-29T12:54:00.000-07:00

Military shootings: Fourth shooting in Virginia targets Marine museum - latimes.com: "An FBI official urges the shooter, possibly a disgruntled Marine, to contact authorities. The National Museum of the Marine Corps was the target of a shooting Thursday."

Army finds simple blood test to identify mild brain trauma

2010-10-21T19:11:00.000-07:00

Army finds simple blood test to identify mild brain trauma

Veterans with Lou Gehrig's to get support

2010-10-18T13:45:00.000-07:00

Veterans with Lou Gehrig's to get support

Gulf War Illness Research Results Published

2010-09-25T11:03:00.000-07:00

Canonical pathways shown to be significantly modulated at the genomic level in response to exposure included cellular mechanisms, which might contribute to the clinical presentation in GWI patients and thus be targeted for further investigation as potential targets for therapeutic intervention.

Gulf War Illness Research Results Published

Three shot on Army base near El Paso - CNN.com

2010-09-20T18:45:00.000-07:00

Three shot on Army base near El Paso - CNN.com: "The FBI is on its way to Fort Bliss in west Texas to investigate a shooting at a convenience store on the base that left a man dead and two women wounded, according to base spokesman Dieter Jester"

Medals could be replaced - Decaturdaily.com

2010-09-10T15:25:00.000-07:00

"A disabled war veteran whose service medals were stolen from his Decatur home last weekend could have them replaced sooner than he thought."

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Gulf War Syndrome, Chemical Sensitivity and Why Benefits of CPAP!

2010-09-06T06:52:00.000-07:00

Gulf War Syndrome, Chemical Sensitivity and Why Benefits of CPAP!

North Woods landscape is under attack | StarTribune.com

2010-08-31T10:44:00.000-07:00

"'We can believe [climate change] or not, but we can't ignore that things are happening,' he said. 'We're seeing tree species here popping up that we probably wouldn't have seen 30 years ago,"

Read more about changes in the Minnesota landscape that many think may be due to climate change: North Woods landscape is under attack StarTribune.com:

VA Publishes Final Regulation to Aid Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange - Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

2010-08-31T09:48:00.000-07:00

"Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will have an easier path to access quality health care and qualify for disability compensation under a final regulation that will be published on August 31, 2010 in the Federal Register by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The new rule expands the list of health problems VA will presume to be related to Agent Orange and other herbicide exposures to add two new conditions and expand one existing category of conditions."

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Adult asthmatics at increased risk for pneumococcal infection

2010-08-16T16:25:00.000-07:00

"Study results show that adult asthmatics of working age are at significantly greater risk for invasive pneumococcal infection (IPI) than the general population."

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Hundreds of soldiers with PTSD incorrectly dismissed - USATODAY.com

2010-08-16T16:12:00.000-07:00

"At the height of the Iraq war, the Army routinely fired hundreds of soldiers for having a personality disorder when they were more likely suffering from the traumatic stresses of war, discharge data suggest."

Obama promises end of US combat in Iraq : News : WPBN TV 7&4

2010-08-03T16:58:00.000-07:00

"ATLANTA (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Monday that the Iraq war was nearing an end 'as promised and on schedule,' touting what he called a success of his administration though it comes amid persistent instability and uncertainty in Iraq."

Free Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities Opens at Whitman School of Management

2010-07-28T18:28:00.000-07:00

"The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University will welcome 23 veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraqi conflicts to its Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) on July 24. The program, offered entirely free (including travel and accommodations) to post-9/11 veterans, provides men and women representing all four branches of the U.S. military with cutting-edge training in entrepreneurship and small business management in an effort to help them “create their own jobs.”"

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U.S. is obligated to treat PTSD | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

2010-07-28T17:59:00.000-07:00

"This month, federal officials made a welcome, and long overdue, move toward providing easier access to medical treatment for military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder."

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New regulations help veterans with PTSD | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

2010-07-25T13:29:00.000-07:00

"New government rules have relaxed the requirements for veterans to see a doctor about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and therefore make it easier to receive disability benefits.

In a region like central Wisconsin, which has seen the recent return of hundreds of troops, the changes are welcomed news at a great time. They will hopefully encourage more veterans to come forward for diagnosis.Veterans no longer have to prove they experienced traumatic events -- referred to as stressors -- to get into a psychologist's office to be diagnosed. Simply saying they experienced a stressor is now enough to get into the doctors office."

New regulations help veterans with PTSD wisconsinrapidstribune.com Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune:

Veterans can have seizures decades after a head injury, study finds

2010-07-20T15:33:00.000-07:00

Veterans can have seizures decades after a head injury, study finds

Army vet seeks chemical-spray compensation

2010-07-20T05:16:00.000-07:00

Army vet seeks chemical-spray compensation

Early PTSD Treatment Could Avert Vets' Multiple Physical Illnesses — Psychiatric News

2010-07-19T05:13:00.000-07:00

"Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have higher-than-usual rates of several physical ailments, according to a study of 4,416 such veterans."

Early PTSD Treatment Could Avert Vets' Multiple Physical Illnesses — Psychiatric News:

The Associated Press: Obama favors more rest time between combat tours

2010-07-01T21:53:00.001-07:00

The Associated Press: Obama favors more rest time between combat tours: "RACINE, Wis. — President Barack Obama says hard-pressed American troops need more time in between combat tours to 'decompress.'
At a town meeting Wednesday in Wisconsin, he said recent efforts to boost the size of the Marine Corps are paying off in longer deployment intervals. But he said it'll take 'about a year' to boost the Army to give troops appropriate rest."

New York State News on the Net!

2010-07-01T21:53:00.000-07:00

New York State News on the Net!: "WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) applauded the launch of HealthCare.gov - a comprehensive resource that will help New Yorkers determine which health care option is best for them. The website was created by the health insurance reform legislation Hinchey voted for in March. It hosts a wealth of clear, jargon-free information, including a consumer-friendly tool that will help individuals, families and small businesses navigate the often complicated process of shopping for health insurance"