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US army improves brain trauma treatment

Military involves private sector to help veterans with brain injury regain their independence.
Last Modified: 13 Nov 2012 12:36

The US military says it has made great advances in treating veterans who suffer from traumatic brain injury.

The recovery process for these men and women lasts a lifetime. The government is now teaming up with the private sector to help these patients regain their independence.

Al Jazeera's Rosiland Jordan reports.

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