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Canadian military scientists are trying to develop a technology to detect possible brain injuries as more soldiers are being exposed to powerful blasts that can leave them with dangerous but hidden injuries. Researchers are looking at several methods that could be used on the battlefield to help determine what happens to soldiers who are near explosive devices when they detonate or when they suffer other forms of head trauma.

The problem now is that there is no way to know whether troops who are exposed to blasts but bear no visible injuries have suffered a mild form of brain trauma even if they are a good distance from the explosion. New technology would be very useful because medical professionals would be able to diagnose a non-visible injury. Currently, brain injuries are often undiagnosed and under-diagnosed.

The United States recently dedicated $450 million for research into treatment of brain injuries in the wake of studies that show roughly 40% of combat soldiers in Iraq have suffered some form of head injury.

A bomb's acceleration force can stretch the brain's nerve fibers, but that stretching may not manifest itself until days or weeks later in the form of confusion, anxiety, behavioral changes and hearing loss.

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, please contact an experienced Pennsylvania personal injury attorney at Pomerantz Perlberger & Lewis today to schedule your initial consultation.