May 19, 2025 Invisible blast overpressure injuries, traumatic brain injuries at center of Warfighter Brain Health Act initiative 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 of medical readiness for America’s warfighters.
Aug. 14, 2024 DOD spells out new requirements to counter blast overpressure risks In a policy memorandum signed by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks, the Defense Department released requirements meant to help manage the risks to brain health from blast overpressure, which can be generated by weapons systems.