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May 2010

Gulf War Vets Underserved by VA Hazardous Material Exposure a Major Concern

WASHINGTON, DC—This year marks the 20th anniversary of the start of deployment for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm Full Article

Senate Concerned About Increased Prescription Use in Military

WASHINGTON, DC—A Senate panel voiced concern last month of an apparent increase in prescription drug use in the military. Full Article

Experimental Immune Boosting Drug Worsens Tuberculosis in Mice According to NIAID Study

BETHESDA, MD—An experimental drug that boosts production of the immune system protein interferon worsens tuberculosis in mice, Full Article

International Stability Operations are DoD Priority

WASHINGTON, DC—If there is one message that Navy Lt Cdr William J Hughes IV would like to get across, it is that stability operations in the US military are to be given priority comparable to combat operations. Full Article

Nellis AFB 99th Medical Group Champions Patient Safety

WASHINGTON, DC—It is okay to admit a mistake. In fact, Air Force Col Christian Benjamin, commander of the 99th Medical Group at Nellis Air Force Base, Full Article

Officials Say Proposed FY 2011 Unified Medical Budget Meets DoD Needs

WASHINGTON, DC—DoD health officials told a House subcommittee that the president’s proposed $50.7 billion for the FY 2011 budget Full Article

VA Restructures Acquisition Process to Reduce Expenses

WASHINGTON, DC—In order for VA to restructure itself to serve the needs of veterans in the 21st century, it must find ways to standardize and centralize Full Article

Congress Questions Progress of Establishing DoD Medical Centers of Excellence

WASHINGTON, DC—Members of a House subcommittee told DoD health officials that they are frustrated that DoD’s progress has been slow Full Article

Health Reform Presents Better Access for American Indians and Alaska Natives, Slow IHS Staffing Cited as Problem by Congress

WASHINGTON, DC—The passage of health care reform in March will benefit American Indians and Alaska Natives Full Article

More Mental Health Resources Needed to Battle Teen Suicides in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

WASHINGTON, DC—Addressing the problem of teen suicides continues to pose a challenge for American Indian and Alaska Native Full Article

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