# Clinical Characteristics of Combat Crewmen

**Authors:** Jacob R. Powell, Sara M. Lippa, Tamara L. McKenzie-Hartman, Chandler Sours Rhodes, Treven C. Pickett, Rujirutana Srikanchana

PMC · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.2032 · JAMA Network Open · 2026-03-16

## TL;DR

This study explores how traumatic brain injuries and psychological health affect combat crewmen and special operators, aiming to detect and reduce brain health risks.

## Contribution

The study introduces a cross-sectional approach to assess brain health risks in combat crewmen and special operators.

## Key findings

- The study identifies clinical characteristics of traumatic brain injury in combat crewmen.
- It highlights psychological health issues among special operators.

## Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines clinical characteristics of traumatic brain injury and the psychological health of combat crewman and special operators to determine how brain health risks can be detected and mitigated.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** traumatic brain injury (MONDO:0858950)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** health (OMIM:603663), General Anxiety Disorder (MESH:C000726808), musculoskeletal injury (MESH:D009140), Alcohol Use Disorders (MESH:D000437), sleepiness (MESH:D000077260), daytime sleepiness (MESH:D012893), cognitive, and vestibular complaints (MESH:D003072), injury (MESH:D014947), fatigue (MESH:D005221), PCL (MESH:D008209), Headache (MESH:D006261), anxiety (MESH:D001007), TBI (MESH:D000070642), PTSD (MESH:D013313), depression (MESH:D003866), M (MESH:C566367)
- **Chemicals:** alcohol (MESH:D000438)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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## References

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