0012 Molecular Correlates of Operational Blast and Associated Sleep Disturbances

[摘要] IntroductionInjuries from exposure to explosive blasts rose dramatically during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Over 80% of the traumatic brain injuries incurred in Iraq and Afghanistan are classified as mild, with sleep disturbances being one of the most commonly reported comorbid chronic symptoms. We have undertaken human studies involving military and law enforcement personnel involved in operational breaching where they are typically in close proximity to repeated controlled, low-level blasts. Sleep disturbances are also in the top three reported symptoms by these participants of operational training, motivating investigations of blast-related neurotrauma and associated sleep disturbances.

[学科分类] 生理学