Invisible Wounds, Visible Signals: Finding Brain Signals of Military Blast

In the years since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, many military veterans have carried home an invisible burden. Blast-related mild traumatic brain injury, often called blast-mTBI, has been described as the signature injury of those conflicts. It is labeled mild, yet for many who experience it, the consequences are anything but. Veterans report persistent headaches, sleep disturbances, memory lapses, mood changes, irritability, and difficulties with concentration and decision making. These symptoms can linger for years, affecting relationships, work, and overall quality of life.