• Author: Sara M. Lippa
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Prevalence of post-traumatic hypopituitarism in active-duty service members receiving comprehensive care for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and psychological health: A military mild TBI cohort study

Abstract: Objective: The prevalence of neuroendocrine dysfunction (NED) following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) remains obscure, with widely varying prevalence estimates. This …

Test-retest reliability of the blast exposure threshold survey in United States service members and Veterans

Abstract: The Blast Exposure Threshold Survey (BETS) is a recently developed measure of lifetime blast exposure. Although promising, it is considered a fundamental tenet to …

Examining the discrepancy between subjective cognitive complaints and processing speed performance in military personnel with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: To examine correlates of the discrepancy between subjective cognitive complaints and processing speed performance in a sample of military personnel with and …

Research letter: Retrograde amnesia and posttraumatic amnesia in service members and Veterans with remote history of traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: The recently updated American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine diagnostic criteria for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) removed retrograde amnesia (RA) as …

Gender disparities in neurobehavioral symptoms and the role of post-traumatic symptoms in US Service Members following mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Women are more directly involved in combat operations today than ever before, currently making up 18.6% of officers and 16.8% of enlisted personnel in the United States …

Clinical Relevance of Subthreshold PTSD versus Full Criteria PTSD following Traumatic Brain Injury in U.S. Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: Background: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine the influence of subthreshold posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and full PTSD on quality of life …

Service needs and neurobehavioral functioning following traumatic brain injury in U.S. military personnel

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to (a) identify the prevalence and barriers of self-reported service needs in a military sample with and without traumatic brain …

Convergent and discriminant validity of the Blast Exposure Threshold Survey in United States military service members and Veterans

Abstract: The Blast Exposure Threshold Survey (BETS) is a recently developed and promising new self-report measure of lifetime blast exposure (LBE). However, there are no studies …

Lifetime blast exposure is not related to cognitive performance or psychiatric symptoms in US military personnel

Abstract: Objective: The present study aimed to examine the impact of lifetime blast exposure (LBE) on neuropsychological functioning in service members and veterans (SMVs). …

Cumulative blast exposure during a military career negatively impacts recovery from traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Sub-concussive injuries have emerged as an important factor in the long-term brain health of athletes and military personnel. The objective of this study was to explore …

Convergent and discriminant validity of the blast exposure threshold survey in U.S military service members and Veterans

Abstract: The Blast Exposure Threshold Survey (BETS) is a recently developed and promising new self-report measure of lifetime blast exposure (LBE). However, there are no studies …

Lifetime blast exposure is not related to white matter integrity in service members and Veterans with and without uncomplicated mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: This study examines the impact of lifetime blast exposure on white matter integrity in service members and veterans (SMVs). Participants were 227 SMVs, including those …