Self-collection of group B Streptococcus cultures in pregnant women.

abstract：:In an attempt to overcome some of the difficulties encountered with transabdominal ultrasonography we report on 55 patients who underwent 88 transvaginally directed sonograms. In 24 patients in whom a diagnosis of an early intrauterine pregnancy was made, the mean crow-rump length (CRL) was 10.7 mm (range, 3 to 27). I...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Smith CV,Hoskins IA,Eglinton GS

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Improvised explosive devices and mines pose a formidable threat to military convoys traveling in Iraq. This study evaluated battle injuries sustained by a mechanized battalion operating against this threat. The objective was to gain insight into injury profiles and prevention. In the period examined, 32 attacks injure...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Gondusky JS,Reiter MP

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Routine military deployments place great stress on military families. Before South African soldiers can be deployed, they undergo a comprehensive health assessment, which includes a social work assessment. The assessment focuses on the resilience of the family system to estimate how well the family will cope when expo...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Van Breda AD

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports preliminary data on trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence, as well as test psychometrics, among 35 cognitively intact veterans residing in long-term care settings. Participants received a traumatic event screening, the Mini-Mental Status Examination, Combat Exposure Scale (CE...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Cook JM,Elhai JD,Cassidy EL,Ruzek JI,Ram GD,Sheikh JI

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on two patients with head and neck injuries, who remained asymptomatic after the earthquake for 1 and 2 years, respectively. They developed late transient ischemic neurological signs and eventually presented with complete occlusion of the internal carotid artery. They made a good recovery with medical treatm...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bozkurt AK,Kara B,Ciftçi E,Budak F

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Smoking prevention and cessation programs were implemented and evaluated in recruit training. Four groups of incoming recruits were compared: an education group, a no-smoking group, a health risk appraisal feedback group, and a no-treatment control group. Smoking behavior, perceptions related to smoking, and knowledge...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Cronan TA,Conway TL,Hervig LK

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of explosive armaments during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn has resulted in a significant number of injured U.S. service members. These weapons often generate substantial extremity trauma requiring multiple surgical procedures to preserve life, limb, and restore fu...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Pasquina PF,Isaacson BM,Johnson E,Rhoades DS,Lindholm MP,Grindle GG,Cooper RA

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:An anonymous online survey was presented to active duty U.S. Army, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers with experience as en route care medical providers with the intent of identifying factors which contribute to musculoskeletal disorders in U.S. Army en route care medical providers. The survey looked at ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Conti SM,Kroening LR,Molles JJ,Davenport ML,Kinsler RE,Lloyd AL

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 2-year retrospective study, suicide prevention efforts produced a significant reduction in suicide attempts at a U.S. Navy training command. Evidence was presented that suicide prevention may be a more pressing issue at training commands than operational commands. The approach described here focused on instructor...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： McDaniel WW,Rock M,Grigg JR

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), radiotherapy is the primary treatment. However, complications occur after radiation to the nasopharynx, which could potentially affect the flying safety. Four fighter pilots with NPC were reported. With early to locally advanced NPC, they received radiotherapy with or without concur...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Chen SM,Lin KT,Dai YH,Chiang KT,Lee SY

更新日期：2020-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Dietary supplement use is common among military service members; approximately 17 to 20% report using high-risk weight-loss, performance-enhancing, and bodybuilding supplements. To date, no overarching policy or program has been approved or implemented to inform service members or educate health care providers on the ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Gonsalves S,Stavinoha T,Hite L,Costa J,Dilly G,Deuster PA

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the increasing frequency of mass disasters, identification of an isolated upper extremity and determination of the stature of the person it belonged to have created problems for investigation of the identity of some victims. Despite a need for such a study, there is a lack of systematic studies to identify fragme...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ozaslan A,Koç S,Ozaslan I,Tuğcu H

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possibility that western diets poor in omega-3 and rich in omega-6 fatty acids contribute to the increasing burden of chronic diseases including neurological problems is becoming recognized. Modern, westernized diets provide 80 to 90% of polyunsaturated fatty acids as omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) and are depleted in...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Innis SM

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes Humanitarian Civic Action (HCA) activities performed by the Medical Element (MED EL) of Joint Task Force-Bravo in Honduras during 1988. The effort was designed to assist Honduras in nation building, to provide a maximal training experience for U.S. personnel, and enhance the image of the U.S. Wh...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hood CH

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of lifetime exposure to violence, natural disaster, or major accidents involving injuries or fatalities was examined in the largest population-based epidemiologic survey of U.S. military personnel to date. The psychosocial and health effects of types of exposure experience (witness only, victim/survivor...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hourani LL,Yuan H,Bray RM

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A diminution in the anticoagulant effect of IV heparin with concomitant use of IV nitroglycerin has been reported. However, recent reports have disputed the existence of this interaction. The objective of this study was to assess the potential interaction of these agents in a clinical setting. Forty-five patients hosp...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Nottestad SY,Mascette AM

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The French army has implemented an algorithm based on the acronym "MARCHE RYAN," each letter standing for a key action to complete in order to help first care providers during emergency casualty care. On the battlefield, the risk of error is increased, and the use of cognitive aids (CAs) might be helpful t...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Truchot M,Balança B,Wey PF,Tazarourte K,Lecomte F,Le Goff A,Leigh-Smith S,Lehot JJ,Rimmele T,Cejka JC

更新日期：2020-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Foot friction blisters in military personnel lessen a soldier's mobility, concentration, and critical decision-making skills. OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of and factors associated with friction blisters during deployment in all military personnel who nonurgently presented to the 28th Combat Suppor...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Brennan FH Jr,Jackson CR,Olsen C,Wilson C

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:The increasing interest in electronic smoking devices (ESDs) among consumers shows promise for ESDs as a less harmful alternative for smoking and possibly for smoking cessation. Limited data on prevalence of ESD use in the military are available and data on perceptions of ESD use have not yet been publishe...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Chin J,Lustik MB,Pflipsen M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Military personnel must remain physically active to meet operational requirements. Military physical training not only provides the performance capabilities required for performing occupational tasks but also fosters the development of sport. Thus, Armed Forces across the world have historically invested i...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Xavier R,Sánchez C,Paulucio D,da Silva IM,Velasque R,Nogueira FS,Ferrini LSG,Dornelas Ribeiro M,Serrato M,Alvarenga R,Pompeu FAMS,Santos CGM

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) has gained increasing popularity since the first commercially viable dental system was introduced in the mid-1980s. Digitally milled dental restorations can be fabricated chairside in the course of one dental appointment, reducing time, cost, and...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Dickens N,Haider H,Lien W,Simecek J,Stahl J

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rate of war-related amputations in current U.S. military personnel is now twice that experienced by military personnel in previous wars. We reviewed the literature for health outcomes following war-related amputations and 17 studies were retrieved with evidence that (a) amputees are at a significant risk for devel...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Robbins CB,Vreeman DJ,Sothmann MS,Wilson SL,Oldridge NB

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:In 2013, the U.S. Army Surgeon General implemented the Performance Triad (P3), an educational initiative to improve health-related behaviors of soldiers throughout the U.S. Army. The components of P3 are Sleep, Activity, and Nutrition with tenet behaviors for each component. This study reports the results ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hsu DP,Hansen SL,Roberts TA,Murray CK,Mysliwiec V

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed the predictors for students' success in the 882d Training Group's (Air Force School of Health Care Sciences) allied health courses at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Correlation and regression analyses provided many predictors of students' success. From these predictors, the researchers ascertained...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Porter RD,Buckingham RS,Vroonland JE

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudolymphomas of the breast are extremely rare: the etiology of these lesions is unclear, but some believe they may represent a response to local injury. Although morphologically similar to malignant lymphomas, they are benign. Here we report a case of pseudolymphoma of the breast and present a review of the literat...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Maldonado ME,Sierra RD

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With people living longer today, averaging 73 years old, the type of patients with inguinal hernias are different than in the past. At the present time, to avoid the high incidence of recurrence due to the aged and weakened tissue component of the groin area, we reinforce the posterior wall of the inguinal canal with ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Chang EG

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During Operation Desert Storm, in February 1991, Iraqi troops began burning Kuwaiti oil wells. Almost immediately there was concern about possible adverse health effects in U.S. personnel exposed to crude oil combustion products. Combustions products were predicted from the known composition of Kuwaiti crude oil. Moni...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Heller JM

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of relaxed asthma recruitment standards adopted by the Australian Defence Force in 2007. METHODS:A retrospective audit was conducted on clinical and administrative data for recruits, with and without mild asthma, in their first year of service. RESULTS:There was no evidence that mild as...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ireland R,Waller M,MacKenzie A,Peake J,Nasveld P

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine how medical students use the computer and World Wide Web at a Turkish military medical school and to discuss characteristics related to this computer use. The study was conducted in 2003 in the Department of Public Health at the Gulhane Military Medical School in Ankara, Turkey. ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Kir T,Ogur R,Kilic S,Tekbas OF,Hasde M

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a community sample of 573 New Zealand Vietnam War veterans, 20% were identified as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cases. The association between PTSD diagnoses and a range of military experience variables and current demographic variables was examined. Significant differences were reported between cases and n...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Vincent C,Chamberlain K,Long N

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00