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1 online resource (xxiii, 195 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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NATO science for peace and security series. E, Human and societal dynamics ; v. 86
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NATO science for peace and security series. E, Human and societal dynamics ; v. 86.
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"Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Wounds on War III : Coping with Blast-Related Traumatic Brain Injury in Returning Troops, Vienna, Austria, 20-22 February 2011"--Title page verso. |
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International conference proceedings. |
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Includes indexes. |
| Summary |
It has been shown that those who have served in both combat missions and peacekeeping operations are at increased risk for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Research suggests that this may result from their 'wounds of war'. Some wounds may be 'invisible', such as depression, stress, and chronic pain, while others, such as physical disabilities, are more obvious. In February 2011, 35 scientists and representatives from NATO and Partner countries met in Vienna, Austria for a three-day NATO Advanced Research Workshop entitled "Wounds of War: Coping with Blast-Related Traumatic Brain Injury in Re. |
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COPING WITH BLAST-RELATED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY IN RETURNING TROOPS; Foreword; Preface; Editorial; Co-Chairs; Main Lectures/Presentations Given; Sponsors; Contents; Section I Characterization of Traumatic Brain Injury; The Importance of Developing a Valid Definition of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion; Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans of Polish Military Contingents, Psychiatrically Hospitalized with Combat Related Stress Disorders; War Head Injuries in Sieged Sarajevo; Section II Diagnostic and Assessment Issues. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Blast injuries -- Congresses.
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Blast injuries. |
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War wounds -- Congresses.
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War wounds. |
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Brain -- Wounds and injuries -- Congresses.
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Brain -- Wounds and injuries. |
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Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries -- Congresses.
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Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries. |
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Electronic books.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Added Author |
Wiederhold, B. K.
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IOS Press.
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| ISBN |
9781607507970 (electronic book) |
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1607507978 (electronic book) |
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