Veterans with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury have White Matter Abnormalities
A new study found soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mild TBI have measurable abnormalities in white matter when compared to returning veterans who have not experienced TBI. These abnormalities appear to be related to the severity of the injury and are related to cognitive deficits.
Soldiers Who Suffer Mild TBI During Combat May Be More Vulnerable to PTSD
Study Links PTSD to Hidden Head Injuries Suffered in Combat. Even when brain injury is so subtle that it can only be detected by an ultra-sensitive imaging test, the injury might predispose soldiers in combat to post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study. The research is important for physicians who [...]
Blast-Related Injuries Detected in the Brains of U.S. Military Personnel
An advanced imaging technique has revealed that some U.S. military personnel with mild blast-related traumatic brain injuries have abnormalities in the brain that have not been seen with other types of imaging.
