Article May 28, 2025 Department of Defense Brain Health Initiative Helps Protect Service Members The Department of Defense's Warfighter Brain Health Initiative aims to identify changes in cognitive performance to provide an opportunity for interventions to restore deficits and enhance cognition or "thinking skills." Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub
Article May 21, 2025 Air Force Medical Leaders Partner with Joint Forces, DOD Researchers on Warfighter Brain Health Initiative In a combat zone, a single weapon discharge can unleash a force powerful enough to rattle the brain--without leaving a single visible mark. These invisible blast overpressure injuries, along with more severe traumatic brain injuries, are at the center of a growing Department of Defense campaign to protect cognitive performance, a significant component ... Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub
Video May 19, 2025 Transforming TBI Detection Experts from the National Museum of Health and Medicine and the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence participate in a brain injury awareness Science Café, discussing the latest advancements in TBI diagnostic devices and their impact on clinical decision-making. Topics in the speaker series include FDA-cleared diagnostic tools, military-specific ... Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence TBICoE Research TBI Resources for Medical Providers DHA Research and Engineering Directorate
Publication May 15, 2025 Information Paper on Omega-3 Supplements for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury .PDF | 215.52 KB The purpose of this information paper is to provide a general overview of the current state of the science on the use of omega-3 supplements for the prevention and treatment of mild TBI. Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence TBICoE Research TBI Resources for Medical Providers
Publication April 23, 2025 Recurrent Concussion Evaluation .PDF | 438.47 KB The TBICoE Recurrent Concussion Evaluation card is designed to guide providers in the management of patients with a history of three or more documented concussions within a 12-month span. Recommended Content Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence TBI Resources for Medical Providers TBICoE Training Events Warfighter Brain Health Hub Traumatic Brain Injury
Publication April 18, 2025 TBICoE Clinical Recommendation Training Series Flyer .PDF | 191.17 KB Join the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence each month for training on clinical recommendations covering decision making and management of key symptom clusters after concussion. Recommended Content TBI Resources for Medical Providers Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Warfighter Brain Health Hub TBICoE Training Events TBI Provider Education Traumatic Brain Injury Be a Brain Warrior: Protect. Treat. Optimize.
Report April 18, 2025 2023 DOD Worldwide Numbers for TBI .PDF | 982.89 KB TBICoE is the Defense Department’s office of responsibility for tracking traumatic brain injury data in the U.S. military. Here you’ll find data on the number of active duty service members—anywhere U.S. forces are located—with a first-time TBI diagnosis in calendar year 2023. The data is also broken down by each branch of the armed services. Recommended Content Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Warfighter Brain Health Hub DOD TBI Worldwide Numbers TBICoE Research
Article April 14, 2025 INVICTA Study: Uncovering Blast Exposure’s Impact on Special Operations Forces Uniformed Services University's five-year INVICTA study examines the subtle, yet significant effects of low-level blast overpressure exposure on service members’ neurological functions, including memory, gait, sensory processing, and brain health. Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub News & Updates
Publication April 9, 2025 2024 Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Publication Catalog .PDF | 274.72 KB The catalog summarizes key findings and potential clinical implications of TBICoE's published research in support of warfighter brain health. Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence TBICoE Research TBI Resources for Medical Providers DHA Research and Engineering Directorate
Article March 18, 2025 Through A New Lens: How Surgical Techs Improve Warfighter Vision Peace through strength—one of the Defense Department's basic tenets—is partially achieved through readiness. A ready, focused force isn't possible without the crucial medical care offered to warfighters to ensure they're equipped for any fight that might come. Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub
Publication March 13, 2025 Information Paper on Military High-Speed Boat Injuries .PDF | 124.10 KB The purpose of this information paper is to summarize the available literature regarding military high-speed boat injuries, with particular focus on injuries that affect service members’ brain health. This paper was developed by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence to inform research, clinical, and operational communities on the state of ... Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence TBICoE Research TBI Resources for Military Leadership TBI Resources for Medical Providers
Report March 13, 2025 2024 TBICoE Annual Report .PDF | 4.34 MB The Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Annual Report provides an overview of accomplishments and activities in calendar year 2024. Recommended Content Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Warfighter Brain Health Hub Be a Brain Warrior: Protect. Treat. Optimize.
Publication March 10, 2025 NICoE Brain Injury Awareness Events Flyer .PDF | 1.91 MB The National Intrepid Center of Excellence is hosting and participating in several TBI-related educational events. Recommended Content Be a Brain Warrior: Protect. Treat. Optimize. Warfighter Brain Health Hub The National Intrepid Center of Excellence Education
Fact Sheet Feb. 20, 2025 Medical Devices for Assessment of TBI Fact Sheet .PDF | 1.43 MB This fact sheet defines the different regulatory terms and pathways of medical devices, provides an overview on what devices are currently FDA approved for assessing TBI, and shares some considerations for clinicians and researchers before using a device. Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence TBICoE Research TBI Resources for Medical Providers Be a Brain Warrior: Protect. Treat. Optimize.
Infographic Jan. 16, 2025 Brain Injury Awareness 2025: Infographic Even a mild traumatic brain injury can impact mission readiness and the ability to deploy. #BeABrainWarrior by understanding the signs and symptoms of TBI and knowing when to seek care. TBI is treatable and recovery is possible. https://health.mil/BIA #BrainInjuryAwareness Recommended Content Be a Brain Warrior: Protect. Treat. Optimize. Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence DOD TBI Worldwide Numbers TBI Resources for Service Members, Families, and Caregivers Warfighter Brain Health Hub