Effects of blast-and impact-related concussion on persistent sleep problems

Abstract: Ojbective: Examine whether concussion mechanism of injury (high-level blast [HLB] vs impact) affects the likelihood of persistent sleep problems in a post-deployment …

Repeated Mild Concussive Events Heighten the Vulnerability of Brain to Blast Exposure

Abstract: Mild concussive events without loss of consciousness are typically left untreated and can result in neurological abnormalities at later stages of life. No systematic …

Sex differences in postinjury health profiles among U.S. military personnel following deployment-related concussion

Abstract: Background: Women in the U.S. military are now authorized to serve in direct combat occupations. This may increase their risk of combat injuries, such as concussion, in …

Mild traumatic brain injury and career stage associate with visible perivascular spaces in special operations forces soldiers

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and occupational blast exposure in military Service Members may lead to impaired brain waste clearance which increases neurological …

Early targeted heart rate exercise is safe and may hasten return-to-duty in service members with acute concussion, a preliminary study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility of an exercise tolerance assessment and intervention added to the Progressive Return to Activity Clinical Recommendations (PRA-CR) …

Mild traumatic brain injury in the maturing brain: an investigation of symptoms and cognitive performance in soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The majority of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are classified as mild and occur in young individuals. The course of recovery varies but can result in chronic …

Dizziness directly influences postconcussion symptoms and is predictive of poorer mental health in UK military personnel: a retrospective analysis

Abstract: Objective: To investigate the contribution of dizziness to postconcussion symptoms, depression, and anxiety symptoms. Setting: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) service, …

Validity and responsiveness of the portable warrior test of tactical agility after rehabilitation in service members with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: The Portable Warrior Test of Tactical Agility (POWAR-TOTAL) is a performance-based test designed to assess active-duty service members diagnosed with mild …

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 …

Identifying unique symptom groups following mild traumatic brain injury using the neurobehavioral symptom inventory and PTSD checklist-5 in military personnel: a bifactor analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify both shared and unique groups of posttraumatic stress and postconcussive symptoms using bifactor analysis. SETTING: Two large military outpatient …

Subjective memory complaints are associated with decreased cortical thickness in veterans with histories of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: Memory problems are frequently endorsed in Veterans following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), but subjective complaints are poorly associated with …

Blast in context: the neuropsychological and neurocognitive effects of long-term occupational exposure to repeated low-level explosives on Canadian Armed Forces' breaching instructors and range staff

Abstract: Currently, there is strong interest within the military to better understand the effects of long-term occupational exposure to repeated low-level blast on health and …