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LSU Health Shreveport partners with Barksdale AFB to study stress effects of B-52 Airmen


Published on 2025-02-13 20:22:18 - MSN
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  • A new cooperative research and development agreement between LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) at Barksdale Air Force Base is studying the physical and cognitive stress experienced by B-52 aircraft.

The article from MSN discusses a collaborative research project between LSU Health Shreveport and Barksdale Air Force Base aimed at studying the stress effects on B-52 airmen. This initiative, led by Dr. John Cardwell, focuses on understanding how the unique demands of flying B-52 bombers impact the mental and physical health of the crew. The study will explore various stress factors including long-duration flights, high-altitude conditions, and the operational environment of the aircraft. The research aims to develop strategies to mitigate these stresses, potentially improving the well-being and operational effectiveness of the airmen. This partnership not only seeks to enhance the health outcomes for military personnel but also contributes to broader scientific knowledge on stress in extreme environments.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/aeronautics/lsu-health-shreveport-partners-with-barksdale-afb-to-study-stress-effects-of-b-52-airmen/ar-AA1z14yB ]
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