Association of blast exposure in military breaching with intestinal permeability blood biomarkers associated with leaky gut

Abstract: Injuries and subclinical effects from exposure to blasts are of significant concern in military operational settings, including tactical training, and are associated with …

The relationship between blast-related mild traumatic brain injury and executive function is moderated by white matter integrity

Abstract: Blast-related mild traumatic brain injury (BR mTBI) is a critical research area in recent combat veterans due to increased prevalence of survived blasts. Post-BR mTBI …

Expanding capabilities to evaluate readiness for return to duty after mTBI: The CAMP study protocol

Abstract: Physical Therapists affiliated with Intrepid Spirit Centers evaluate and treat Active Duty Service Members (ADSM) who have duty-limiting post-concussion symptoms to …

Perivascular space burden and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers in U.S. Veterans with blast-related mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Blast-related mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is recognized as the "signature injury" of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. mTBI, sleep disruption, and neuroinflammation …

Factors influencing shared decision-making for insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea treatment among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: We elicited perspectives of clinical stakeholders and Veterans regarding barriers and facilitators to implementing shared decision-making (SDM) for …

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 …

Randomized, controlled clinical trial of acoustic stimulation to reduce postconcussive symptoms

Abstract: Objective: Effective interventions are needed to address postconcussive symptoms. We report the results of randomized, sham‐controlled trial of Cereset Research™ …

Initial mild traumatic brain injury characteristics and recovery patterns among females across the United States military service academies: A report from the NCAA-DoD CARE consortium

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has been described in the United States (US) military service academy cadet population, but female-specific characteristics and …

Military-related mild traumatic brain injury: clinical characteristics, advanced neuroimaging, and molecular mechanisms

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a significant health burden among military service members. Although mTBI was once considered relatively benign compared to more …

Network Analysis of Research on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in US Military Service Members and Veterans During the Past Decade (2010-2019)

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate trends in the extant literature on mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in military service members and veterans using network analysis based on a …

Can cognitive performance predict posttraumatic stress disorder symptom change in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans: A longitudinal study

Abstract: Modern military conflicts including Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom have been associated with increased risk of adverse emotional and cognitive …

The Impact of PTSD and mTBI on the Relationship Between Subjective and Objective Cognitive Deficits in Combat-Exposed Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Cognitive complaints, such as attentional or memory concerns, are commonly reported by veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a …