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Oregon Territory

November 11, 2005 — Soldier Injuries

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Editor's Note: Since we first aired this story on Oregon Territory, the Veterans Administration has decided not to review 72,000 PTSD claims, as they had originally planned.

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With the on-going wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Veteran’s Day takes on a much more poignant meaning for a thousands of soldiers returning from combat zones.

This week, we explore the injuries—both physical and psychological—faced by these soldiers. We also examine advances in trauma treatment of wounded soldiers, and explore some of the recent changes in treating of post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).

Host: Christy George

Reporter: Kristian Foden-Vencil, OPB News

Guest: Dr. Martin Schreiber, critical care surgeon stationed in Tikrit, Iraq; and Dr. James Sardo, psychologist with the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

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