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Blast-related mild TBI: Long-Term Impact of Military-Relevant Brain Injury Consortium - Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium focused review with implications commentary

Abstract: Background: A significant factor for the high prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among U.S. service members is their exposure to explosive munitions leading to …

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 …

Research letter: Characterizing lifetime mild TBI exposure among female and male military service members and Veterans in the long-term impact of military-relevant brain injury consortium—chronic effects of neurotrauma consortium study

Abstract: Objective: To (1) characterize lifetime mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) exposures among male and female US military service members and Veterans (SMVs) and (2) evaluate …

The impact of non-pain factors on pain interference among U.S. service members and Veterans with symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: U.S. Service members and Veterans (SM/V) experience elevated rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and other non-pain symptoms. However, the role of …

The impact of non-pain factors on pain interference among US service members and Veterans with symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: U.S. Service members and Veterans (SM/V) experience elevated rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and other non-pain symptoms. However, the role of …

Neuropsychological profiles of deployment-related mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A LIMBIC-CENC study

Abstract: Bacjground and Objectives: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a concern for US service members and veterans (SMV), leading to heterogeneous psychological and cognitive …

Phenotyping depression after mild traumatic brain injury: Evaluating the impact of multiple injury, gender, and injury context

Abstract: The chronic mental health consequences of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) are a leading cause of disability. This is surprising given the expectation of significant …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Alternative Structure Models of the Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Needs Survey: A Veterans Affairs TBI Model Systems Study

Abstract: The study objective was to explore the factor structure of the Rehabilitation Needs Survey (RNS). Study design was secondary analysis of observational cohort study who …