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Old 07-09-2011, 05:30 PM
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The article seems somewhat vague about the validity of the 'therapy' these doctors are espousing. One thing it does not discuss is whether these soldiers have more intense problems once they return to duty and suffer further trauma.

A more controlled study would be interesting.

The claims about using this method to treat Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease sound quite far fetched based on the years of research into these diseases that has already been done.

Those who have been successful with this "immersion therapy" or "desensitization therapy" may be at the low end of the scale for number and intensity of brain traumas. They also may be more effected by PTSD than PCS. The emotional components of the trauma may be at the core of their symptoms.

Resolving the emotional component of trauma can lead to remarkable improvements.

I am not disputing the claims. I am just interested in more thorough information.
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