Podcasts Government Federal Drive with Tom Temin DoD entering a paradigm shift in how it addresses, tracks brain injuries

DoD entering a paradigm shift in how it addresses, tracks brain injuries

Published: April 12, 2021, 1:54 p.m.

b'The Defense Department is learning that even vibrations, let along the bang, from some guns can be unhealthy for the brain. The Pentagon has taken steps to learn more about traumatic brain injuries in recent decades. Medical leadership says it\\u2019s entering a paradigm shift in how it approaches brain health. The strategy, which is in draft form now, takes into account the potential head injury exposures service members endure over the whole of their career. Federal News Network\\u2019s Scott Maucione talks about the new plan with DoD brain injury specialist Kathy Lee.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'