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Low-level blast is defined as blast generated from firing heavy weapon systems or explosives in combat or training environments. Exposure to low-level blast does not typically result in a clinically diagnosable concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury. Both providers and service members should be aware of the potential effects of low-level blast exposure and which occupations and heavy weapon systems are associated with increased risk. TBICoE has developed this targeted fact sheet for health care providers.
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Low-level blast is defined as blast generated from firing heavy weapon systems or explosives in combat or training environments. Exposure to low-level blast does not typically result in a clinically diagnosable concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury. Both providers and service members should be aware of the potential effects of low-level blast exposure and which occupations and heavy weapon systems are associated with increased risk. TBICoE has developed this targeted fact sheet for service members.
DOEHRS-IH captures occupational and environmental health risk data, and actively monitors biological, chemical, and physical health hazards that impact Department of Defense personnel worldwide. The system supports force health readiness and global operations.
Robotic Process Automation utilizes software to imitate human actions in order to manage high-volume, rule-based, and repetitive tasks. Entire end-to-end processes can be performed by software robots with very little human interaction.
The Medical Simulation and Training PMO serves as the materiel developer and total lifecycle systems manager for medical simulation and training products across the Military Health System.
Know the differences between Therapy Dogs, Facility Dogs, Service Dogs, and Emotional Support Dogs.
Describes the Implementation Science Branch mission to transition mature, prioritized, evidence-based research into practice to optimize impact, includes a graphic of phases and key activities, and provides examples of the branch’s work.
Brochure with information for patients with eye disease, in particular Diabetic Retinopathy.
In support of Total Force Fitness and the White House National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health: the Biden-Harris Administration National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
This patient guide will help you work with your Health Care Team to develop an action plan for treating your asthma. With the right action plan–that combines both self-management and medical care–you can live a normal, active life.
This 44-page patient information booklet provides information on: what is asthma, how it affects your lungs, symptoms, triggers, treatments, monitoring, and living well with asthma.
This document describes the line leader responsibilities for the Department of Defense mandated policy, DOD Instruction 6490.11, “DOD Policy Guidance for the Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion in the Deployed Setting,” that applies to all service members involved in potentially concussive events in deployed settings.
The Health Artifact and Image Management Solution (HAIMS) provides the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs health care providers global visibility and access to artifacts and images generated during the health care delivery process.
The MedCard app allows Defense Health Agency pharmacies to capture and verify the validation dates of third party payers for Department of Defense beneficiaries. Additionally, the app provides the user a way to capture information on themselves and family members that may be helpful when interacting with a pharmacist.
The Decide + Be Ready mobile application contains evidence-based information on the most common forms of contraception available. The app uses a unique interface that was previously studied and designed to aid patients in making the best contraception decision.
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