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High cumulative blast exposure in military personnel is associated with worsening brain function and lower quality of life

In a multimodal study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Natalie Gilmore et al. found that higher cumulative blast exposure was associated with decreased brain function and lower quality of life. According to a New York Times article, the damage seen in these brains was not CTE but a new pathology.

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Internship Alum Interviews: Andy Pham

Andy Pham, an internship alum, said, "I think it was a great foundational step in moving forward as a future public health leader.” His interview was one in a series about how Concussion Alliance impacted interns' lives going forward.

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Internship Alum Interviews: Kira Kunzman

Kira Kunzman, a two-time intern alum, said, "It was the first internship that I really felt comfortable expressing my opinion. A lot of internships don't really give you the opportunity to create your own materials and add to the organization in a meaningful way." Her interview was one in a series about how Concussion Alliance impacted interns' lives going forward.

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Internship Alum Interviews: Caroline Saksena

Caroline Saksena, an internship alum, said, "I think what was really valuable for my internship experience was when they had guest speakers come in.” Her interview was one in a series about how Concussion Alliance impacted interns' lives going forward.

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