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 …

Neurological effects of repeated blast exposure in special operations personnel

Abstract: Exposure to blast overpressure has been a pervasive feature of combat-related injuries. Studies exploring the neurological correlates of repeated low-level blast exposure …

Prevalence and risk factors of self-reported dizziness in post-9/11 service members and Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Dizziness is prevalent in the general population, but little is known about its prevalence in the U.S. military population. Dizziness is commonly associated …

High lifetime blast exposure using the blast exposure threshold survey is associated with worse warfighter brain health following mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to extend previous research by examining the relationship between lifetime blast exposure and neurobehavioral functioning after mild TBI …

Functional hearing difficulties in blast-exposed service members with normal to near-normal hearing thresholds

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Estimated prevalence of functional hearing and communication deficits (FHCDs), characterized by abnormally low speech recognition and binaural tone detection …

Central Auditory Processing Dysfunction in Service Members and Veterans: Treatment Considerations and Strategies

Abstract: Military risk factors such as blast exposure, noise exposure, head trauma, and neurotoxin exposure place Service members and Veterans at risk for deficits associated with …

Repetitive Low-level Blast Exposure and Neurocognitive Effects in Army Ranger Mortarmen

Abstract: Occupational exposure to repetitive, low-level blasts in military training and combat has been tied to subconcussive injury and poor health outcomes for service members. …

Decreased sound tolerance associated with blast exposure

Abstract: Current research on blast and other injuries sustained by United States Service members and Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars reveals a multitude of auditory …