• Author: William C. Walker
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The impact of mild traumatic brain injury sustained with blast or nonblast mechanism during combat or noncombat deployment on community reintegration

Abstract: Community reintegration serves an integral role to enhance veterans' quality of life as they transition to civilian life. Unsuccessful reintegration after military …

Psychological health of female service members and Veterans associated with mild traumatic brain injury history: A LIMBIC-CENC study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To (1) evaluate differences in psychological health outcomes between US female service members and veterans (FSMVs) with and without mild traumatic brain …

Functional relationships of binge drinking and alcohol-related problems with posttraumatic stress symptoms in a pilot sample of Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and problematic alcohol use (e.g., binge drinking and alcohol-related problems; ARP) commonly co-occur following stressors …

Associations among aerobic physical activity, mild traumatic brain injury history, and health-related quality of life in military service members and Veterans: A LIMBIC-CENC study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common among military service members. Moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise (MVAE) is a modifiable behavior with …

Longitudinal predictors of alcohol use and problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in an at-risk Veteran sample

Abstract: Background: Individuals with pre-existing heavy alcohol use, prior traumatic exposures, and psychiatric disorders were considered an at-risk group for increased alcohol …

Longitudinal predictors of alcohol use and problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in an at-risk Veteran sample

Abstract: Background: Individuals with pre-existing heavy alcohol use, prior traumatic exposures, and psychiatric disorders were considered an at-risk group for increased alcohol …

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 …

Echoes of the battlefield: Five-year longitudinal cognitive trajectories show trend of recovery for deployment-related mild TBI in the LIMBIC-CENC cohort

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the association between deployment-related mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and longitudinal changes in cognitive performance in the Long-term …

Environmental barriers are associated with rehabilitation needs 10 to 15 years after traumatic brain injury: A Veterans Affairs traumatic brain injury model systems study

Abstract: Objective: To examine the association between environmental barriers and unmet rehabilitation needs during chronic recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) in persons …

Detecting mild traumatic brain injury after combat deployment: Agreement between Veterans Health Administration clinical system and limbic-cenc research protocol

Abstract: Identifying historical mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is important for many clinical care reasons; however, diagnosing mild TBI is inherently challenging and utility …

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 …