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Old 04-07-2012, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho View Post
Another example of government thinking they have the answer.
I disagree. If they had the the answer they would have no reason to do the study. I've spoken to both the doctor in charge and the lead research analyst and I found them both to sound genuinely interested in both the study and with me as a participant.

I didn't post this to start a political discussion, I respectfully request we don't make it one.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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