Cognitive and neurobehavioral phenotypes of post 9/11 Veterans with epilepsy and mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and epilepsy are significant health concerns among the veteran population, but the links between mild TBI and cognitive and …

Association of musculoskeletal injury, subsequent mild traumatic brain injury, and sex differences among US service members

Abstract: Introduction: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) negatively impact the health and readiness of U.S. service members. Women generally …

Examining differences in neurobehavioral symptom changes across two cognitive processing therapy-based intensive PTSD treatment programs for Veterans with and without mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Previous research demonstrates that evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are effective in reducing postconcussive-like symptoms …

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 …

Trauma exposure across the lifespan is associated with persistent mild TBI symptoms in US military Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common in military veterans, with most symptoms fully resolving within weeks but some persisting for months or years …

Rehabilitation outcomes of service members and Veterans with mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: We sought to examine changes in mild-to-moderate TBI-related symptoms among service members and veterans (SM/Vs) following participation in a 5-site inpatient …

Wartime blast induced mild traumatic brain injury in the military, damage to white matter tracts, and neuropsychological symptoms: A systematic review

Abstract: Chronic traumatic encephalopathy has originally been described in the 1950s in concussion-providing sports such as boxing. Since the early 2010s, the concept is used for …

Long-term outcomes of mild traumatic brain injury in Veterans of the second Nagorno-Karabakh war

Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the types, frequency, and longitudinal course of post-concussive symptoms (PCS) in veterans diagnosed with mild traumatic …

Characterization of service members and Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs intensive evaluation and treatment programs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over 514,000 active duty Service Members (SMs) have sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) since 2000, with mild TBI (mTBI) emerging as the signature …

Lifetime opioid exposure and neurocognitive performance among a sample of combat Veterans with and without mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may have a heightened risk of neurocognitive impairment and early onset of neurodegenerative diseases. …

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 …