As a result of armed conflict, head trauma from exposure to blasts is an increasing critical
health issue, particularly among military service members. Whilst numerous studies …

With the contribution from more than one hundred CNS neurotrauma experts, this book
provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account on the latest developments in the area of …

A bomb blast may cause the full severity range of traumatic brain injury (TBI), from mild
concussion to severe, penetrating injury. The pathophysiology of blast-related TBI is …

The military population face a unique set of risk factors that may increase the risk of being
diagnosed with dementia. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder …

Importance Blast injury has been identified as the signature injury in the conflicts in Iraq and
Afghanistan. However it remains to be determined whether fundamental differences may …

The study of heart rate variability (HRV) has emerged as an essential component of
cardiovascular health, as well as a physiological mechanism by which one can increase the …

Prompted by the protracted nature of the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq and by enemy
combatants' frequent use of explosive devices, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have become …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is recognized as an important risk factor for the long‐term
cognitive health of military personnel, particularly in light of growing evidence that TBI …

Objective: To examine neuropsychological outcomes in veterans of Operations Enduring
and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) with self-reported histories of blast exposure and determine …

Throughout their careers, many soldiers experience repeated blasts exposures from
improvised explosive devices, which often involve head injury. Consequentially, blast …