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Quickly, what is 3 – 1 + 4? The question is one Fort Campbell doctors use to establish baseline information on a soldier’s brain function. By documenting the cognitive ability of a soldier before going to war, physicians now have a better idea when multiple concussions have taken a toll. A traumatic brain injury can limit a soldier both physically and emotionally. By diagnosing and treating even mild cases, the Army can restore battle-tested soldiers. WPLN’s Blake Farmer reports.
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