How blast waves can damage the brain without a head injury
Medical Xpress
February 21, 2026
An explosion does not need to strike the head to injure the brain. When a blast occurs, it generates a sudden pressure wave that can pass through the body and skull in milliseconds, potentially deforming brain tissue and blood vessels along the way.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/21/2026