The Broken Front Line
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Cognitive impairment with the potential for early onset dementia in 911 World Trade Center responders is continuing to be investigated […] They’re physically and emotionally wounded — most likely suffering from post-traumatic stress. Members of the United States military who serve […] PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is estimated to affect around 1 in every 3 people who have a traumatic experience. It […] Stress related disorders — conditions triggered by a significant life event or trauma — may be linked to a heightened […] Commonly-prescribed blood pressure drug may combat PTSD: Study finds those battling trauma are less afraid after taking the controversial hypertension […] A study has shed light on the neurocomputational contributions to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in combat veterans. […] Relationship impairment (difficulty managing expectations and requirements within an intimate relationship) plays a role in explaining the association between symptom […] Gulf War veterans with unexplained illnesses that cause fatigue, headaches, respiratory disorders and memory problems can improve their balance with […] He accepts battlefield soldiers suffer it. But as diagnoses of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder become ever more common, Professor Dinesh […]PTSD
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