Elucidating the Role of Increased Neuroinflammation and Related Structural and Functional Neurological Sequelae After Exposure to Repetitive Blast

Abstract

The effort will examine the role of brain inflammation in response to chronic, repetitive blast exposure in active-duty military populations, veterans, and in an established animal model. The program will use multiple blood-based tests as well as brain imaging, which may be used in the future for detection and treatment of neurological injury in individuals with repetitive blast exposure. The program consists of four distinct projects examining the role of neuroinflammation in the manifestation of physiological and neurological sequalae resulting from repetitive low-intensity blast overpressure exposure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2023
Accession Number
AD1223082

Entities

People

  • Stephen T. Ahlers

Organizations

  • Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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