Traumatic brain injuries become defining injury for U.S. troops in post-9/11 conflicts

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are the defining injury for U.S. troops in post-9/11 conflicts, with the majority of over 350 service members injured since February's military action against Iran sustaining TBIs. These injuries often result in symptoms that can last for years or a lifetime, impacting the long-term health and well-being of military personnel. This trend highlights a significant challenge for military medicine and veteran care, as discussed by Liz Landers and brain injury researcher Jayna Moceri Brooks. The prevalence of TBIs in recent conflicts underscores the evolving nature of combat-related injuries and their lasting implications for the U.S. military.