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Adam learned to implement his "four-finger approach" — something he learned in OT at the VA — so he never forgets his wallet, keys, cellphone, and sunglasses.

New appliances, like Adam's microwave, come with all sorts of buttons, displays, and settings. Heating up rice for the first time is not always easy.

One-on-one conversations are easy and fun, but for someone like Adam, who has a brain injury, being in a large group can be challenging.

COL Hack talks about the Army's thousands of Combat Casualty Care projects, including 450-500 just for brain injury research and care.

Every service member transitioning from the DoD to the VA is screened for TBI. If detected, a comprehensive evaluation is performed.

Increased awareness of the short- and long-term issues of TBI has helped improve programs for comprehensive TBI screenings and evaluations. But many treatments are still in the research phase.

Taking a detailed case history is crucial for tailoring a recovery plan for service members or vets with TBI.

Helping improve function and mood for patients post-TBI involves getting the whole picture of a person, his symptoms, and how they are affecting his life.

Surgical and non-surgical interventions for TBI, especially those that are more severe, hinge on accurate diagnosis. More research is needed to fine-tune how TBIs are diagnosed — in ERs and in theater.

The military is offering stronger services for service members and vets who have TBI and substance abuse issues, such as the availability of regional care coordinators for Guard and Reserve.

Above all else, the TBI doctors and therapists at the Veterans Administration listen. They learn what makes each injured person — and his family — tick, so they can help put them back together and return them to a full life.

This documentary follows the journey of childhood friends who join the National Guard and end up combat veterans dealing with TBI and PTSD. In honor of Veterans Day, the full film premiered on PBS Thursday, November 10.

Millions of Americans have served in the all-volunteer military since 9/11, with many repeatedly returning to the battlefield. Gwen Ifill reports on how this past decade of war has led to increased stress on America's troops and their families, and how today's uniformed warriors are coping with previously unimagined challenges.

Stem cell research and brain injury started to take off in the late 1990s. Learn about progress being made in the field.

Learn how new procedures and new treatment facilities are greatly benefiting service members with brain injury.

Researchers still need to discover the underlying "why" when looking at stem cell therapy for people with severe traumatic brain injury.

Research in TBI can seem slow. But even small steps can make an incredible difference in the quality of life of people with TBI.

The research into the hows and whys of blast injuries continues — from the impact of pressure waves to the push and pull of air blasts.

Progress in research and treatment for brain injury may seem slow, but a closer look will show otherwise.

Today versus 20 years ago, the standards of care for TBI across the US have vastly improved. However, these standards could certainly be higher and more consistent across all medical centers.

Is a subconcussive event a concussive event that only affects one part of the brain? Learn more about what research is showing, and hopes to show in the future.

This public service announcement features Shannon Maxwell, the wife of Lt. Col. Timothy Maxwell, USMC (ret), who sustained a TBI while fighting in Iraq. Mrs. Maxwell introduces us to a new resource from DVBIC: the Family Caregiver Guide.

Learn about this powerful community-based intervention program designed to help homeless veterans "combat" life on the streets.

Learn why professionals need to treat TBIs in service members and veterans differently from those in civilians ... and how the VA can help.

For service members, vets, families, and providers, this DVBIC PSA features Commander Hancock, MD who shares his perspective as a shock trauma platoon doctor and a person with a TBI.

Post-deployment syndrome can include concussion, PTSD, major depression, chronic pain, and general anxiety disorder.

Not knowing the root of medical and psychological problems often exacerbates the issues; a clear diagnosis is important for successful recovery.

Start by creating good sleep patterns and addressing headaches; then it's time to tackle the other symptoms.

Symptoms of TBI and PTSD overlap; treating the whole person is crucial.

Military experts are working to define what baseline testing for TBI would be most effective for pre- and post-deployment comparison, as well as for use in theater.

The definition is the same as in the civilian world, but different precautions are taken before a soldier is released back to combat.

Screening all service members who've had a risk of a concussion is a big step forward.

For most people after a single concussion, a 7-10 day course of rest and recovery clears up most problems. Recurring TBIs are a different story.

What are the similarities and differences between sports injuries and blast injuries?

One in five combat soldiers suffers a TBI, who should care for them? Watch clip from PBS show Now.

Watch this powerful story about two brave and loving wives who care for their husbands after they both sustained severe brain injuries in combat.

Four soldiers navigate the difficult path of recovery from TBI.

Even after losing a leg and sustaining a mild TBI, this veteran is moving with a new confidence.

Preview of Sesame Street's episode "Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change." Featuring guest stars Queen Latifah, John Mayer, Elmo, and Rosita.

BrainLine talks with Dr. Maria Mouratidis about her experiences working with military families.

The story of one marriage after TBI.

This video, created by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, focuses on the ebb and flow of recovery from TBI and features Former Secretary of State Colin Powell as well as several medical professionals and individuals with TBI.