Blast Waves

Better Brain Diagnostics Needed to Help U.S. Special Forces Prevent, Recover from Blast Wave Exposure

Brian L. Edlow, M.D., and Vice Adm. Tim Szymanski (ret.) May 24, 2024

Beyond the visible wounds, the impact of two decades of war is greatest on the brain.

Blast Waves May Partially Explain Suicide Tragedy Befalling U.S. Military, Vets

Frank Larkin June 11, 2023

A far-reaching study by Navy researchers has found that exposure to munitions blast waves from combat and training may be causing brain injuries the aggregation of which is resulting serious and often deadly ailments such as depression, PTSD and suicide.

Note to New Congress: To Tame Suicide in the Military, Take Aim at Brain Injuries

Frank Larkin November 28, 2022

Members of Congress should focus on all forms of brain injuries sustained by service members, but especially on what are known as mild traumatic brains injuries.

Blast Waves

Better Brain Diagnostics Needed to Help U.S. Special Forces Prevent, Recover from Blast Wave Exposure

Blast Waves May Partially Explain Suicide Tragedy Befalling U.S. Military, Vets

Note to New Congress: To Tame Suicide in the Military, Take Aim at Brain Injuries

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