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Why the military is backing the cool new field of regenerative medicine. By Anne Underwood, Newsweek, May 12, 2008 To visit Wake Forest University's institute for Regenerative Medicine is to enter a surreal world where scientists create living organs—hearts, bladders and even kidneys—that function like the real thing. Read the complete story at: http://www.newsweek.com/id/136309
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By Janene Scully, The Adobe Press, May 10, 2008 When Jason Gladney heard about a new Army program aimed at letting wounded warriors further their education and serve as teachers, he wasn’t overly interested. But hearing more details piqued his interest; he maintains a deep love for the Army although war injuries have led to his medical retirement. Read the complete story at: http://www.theadobepress.com/articles/2008/05/10/news/southcounty/news15.txt
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By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service, May 9, 2008 FORT BLISS, Texas - A revolutionary treatment program here is demonstrating "little miracles" as it gives new hope to Soldiers afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder who want to stay in the Army, its director reports. The new program is the brainchild of clinical psychologist John E. Fortunato, who uses a holistic approach to treating PTSD at the new Fort Bliss Restoration and Resilience Center. Read the complete story at: http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49835
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By Jamie Findlater, Special to American Forces Press Service, May 8, 2008 WASHINGTON,– Thanks to great strides in medical care, today’s U.S. warriors have a 50 percent greater chance of survival if they’re wounded on the battlefield than their Vietnam War counterparts did. State-of-the-art prosthetics help troops who have lost a limb resume many, and in some cases all, of their pre-injury activities. Read the complete story at: http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49812
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WBAL TV, May 6, 2008 BALTIMORE - The Department of Veterans Affairs in Baltimore is helping returning veterans with amputations get back to a normal life through a new driving program. Read the report at: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/16177191/detail.html
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By Craig Smith, Seattle Times, May 5, 2008 LAKEWOOD, Pierce County — On the third tee, a group of a dozen volunteers, including Gail Price, 88, a World War II veteran, is ignoring the pelting rain and laying new turf. In a shed, Lyle Hanks, 85, who was shot in the first assault wave on Omaha Beach on D-Day, is repairing and building clubs so that wounded veterans can use them. Read the complete story at: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004392578_veteransgolf05.html
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Longer deployments taking toll on Soldiers as combat stress, suicides, depression and family pressures soar
By Kirsten Scharnberg, Chicago Tribune, May 5, 2008
FT. RILEY, Kan.—On this historic Army post where more than 7,000 Soldiers have been deployed to Iraq on extended tours of duty, virtually everyone has a story about how the long absences have affected those back home. The young wives who decide the lifestyle is too hard and pen "Dear John" letters before packing up. Read the complete story at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-military-families_frimay05,0,7557849.story
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By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service, May 5, 2008 WASHINGTON - With growing recognition of the toll post-traumatic stress disorder has taken on U.S. forces, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the Defense Department may consider awarding Purple Heart medals to combat veterans afflicted with it. Read the complete story at: http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49781
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