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  • Author: Mary R. Newsome
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Dynamic and static resting-state functional connectivity of canonical networks in military and civilian populations with posttraumatic stress disorder and/or mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are associated with alterations in the functional connectome, specifically in …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Important considerations for research on intimate partner violence-related brain injury from the Enhancing Neuroimaging and Genetics through Meta-Analysis (ENIGMA) consortium intimate partner violence working group

Abstract: Purpose: Women exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) may experience head, neck, and facial trauma, increasing their risk for concomitant brain injury (BI). The study …

Family / Relationships Peer reviewed

Differences in brain volume in military service members and Veterans after blast-related mild TBI: A Long-Term Impact of Military-Relevant Brain Injury Consortium–Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium study

Abstract: Importance: Blast-related mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), the "signature injury" of post-9/11 conflicts, are associated with clinically relevant, long-term …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

White matter hyperintensities and mild TBI in post-9/11 Veterans and Service members

Abstract: Introduction: The neurobehavioral significance of white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) seen on magnetic resonance imaging after traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Persistent MRI findings unique to blast and repetitive mild TBI: Analysis of the CENC/LIMBIC cohort injury characteristics

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: MRI represents one of the clinical tools at the forefront of research efforts aimed at identifying diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers following traumatic …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Microstructural organization of distributed white matter associated with fine motor control in US service members with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is the most common form of brain injury. While most individuals recover from mTBI, roughly 20% experience persistent symptoms, …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Subcortical functional connectivity and its association with walking performance following deployment related mild TBI

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The relation between traumatic brain injury (TBI), its acute and chronic symptoms, and the potential for remote neurodegenerative disease is a priority for …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Pretreatment characteristics associated with symptom reduction during group cognitive processing therapy versus exposure therapy for PTSD: an exploratory study of Veterans

Abstract: Exposure and cognitive-based therapies are both effective for PTSD, but knowledge of which intervention is best for which patient is lacking. This lack of knowledge is …

Mental Health Peer reviewed