Follow-up study on vision health readiness in the military.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Extremity war-wounds present an elevated risk of infection and compromise reconstructive procedures. In a French military hospital, a multi-disciplinary meeting (MDM) was created to standardize the care given to soldiers with osteoarticular infection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Grosset A,Mangin P,MacNab C,Pfister G,de l'Escalopier N,Cournac JM,Aletti M,Samson T,Rigal S,Mathieu L

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) evaluates the ability of an individual to perform activities related to employment. There is no FCE specific to the military population; therefore, a FCE for the military population (FCE-M) was developed to evaluate an injured service member's (SM) ability to return to duty. The ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Cancio JM,Oliver RA,Yancosek KE

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE) is a noncardiogenic form of acute pulmonary edema infrequently described in the general military literature. Its pathophysiology is poorly understood. Treatment is supportive. Knowledge of SIPE is important for the military physician and should remain a top differential for any ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Haran JB,Donaldson C,Kicker PW

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last 50 years, members of the U.S. military have faced the threat of malaria in diverse geographical locations and operational situations, resulting in considerable morbidity and mortality. However, because malaria may be transported out of endemic areas and into areas that are free of malaria, the threat doe...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Porter WD

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports on U.S. service members' satisfaction with family dental care. The data come from a 26-site survey of active duty Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force personnel conducted from April 1994 to January 1995. Of 12,050 respondents (81% response rate) to a prestratified, random sample, 4,412 had at least one...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Chisick MC,Piotrowski MJ

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peacekeepers deployed to Kosovo (N = 203) were evaluated prospectively, before the mission (August 2000) and at postdeployment, on a number of mental health and functional impairment variables. We examined the association between PTSD symptom subclusters and three indicators of functional impairment using hierarchical...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Maguen S,Stalnaker M,McCaslin S,Litz BT

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) affect primarily young people (17-24 years). The U.S. Military, with many young people, strives to maintain effective STD treatment and prevention programs using current methods. Laboratory testing technology and capacity are important for appropriate clinical management...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Leamer NK,Jordan NN,Pacha LA,Latif NH,Garges EC,Gaydos JC

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Today's military is experiencing rapid advances in technology and in manpower utilization. The Army Medical Department is redesigning the structure and function of deployable hospital systems as part of this effort. The transformation of deployable hospital systems requires that a critical analysis of manpower utiliza...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Dargis J,Horne T,Tillman-Ortiz S,Scherr D,Yackel EE

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While on the surface the future of military GME appears uncertain, closer inspection demonstrates opportunities to achieve excellence in education. In many cases, programs will emerge with larger and more diverse faculty and increased collaboration with local institutions. On an individual level, military faculty will...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： De Lorenzo RA

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Combat casualties have endured an increase in traumatic lower extremity amputations secondary to improvised explosive devices. Often surgical control of the proximal vasculature is required. We evaluate the safety profile of exploratory laparotomy (EXLAP) for proximal control (PC) in combat-injured patients....

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hathaway E,Glaser J,Cardarelli C,Dunne J,Elster E,Safford S,Rodriguez C

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Department of Defense Serum Repository (DoDSR) of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC), Silver Spring, Maryland, has over 55 million specimens. Over 80% of these specimens are linked to individual health data. In response to Congressional and Department of Defense (DoD) concern about toxic exposures...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Baird CP

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dietary intake of military initial entry trainees is often inadequate because of the structured food environment, lack of snacking, and limited time for meals. Inadequate intake during training increases risk for injury, poor performance, and attrition from training. A performance nutrition initiative was ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bartlett CG,Stankorb S

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Administrative and clinical considerations for the establishment of an ophthalmic laser program at a VA Outpatient Clinic are discussed. Outcomes of the first 320 patients treated over a 3-year period of time are presented. The program is evaluated from the perspectives of patient care, safety, maintenance, education,...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Newcomb RD

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Clinical Breast Care Project (CBCP) is a congressionally mandated program that began in the year 2000. The military-civilian collaboration was founded on five pillars: (1) center of excellence in clinical care, (2) risk reduction for women at risk for developing breast cancer, (3) tissue banking to develop and mai...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Shriver CD

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blunt impact assessment of the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) is currently based on the linear head response. The current study presents a methodology for testing the ACH under complex loading that generates linear and rotational head motion. Experiments were performed on a guided, free-fall drop tower using an instrume...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Begonia M,Rooks T,Pintar FA,Yoganandan N

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arteriopathy associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection and clinical acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is well-documented. The pathophysiology of this arteriopathy may vary in different vascular beds. Although arteriopathy of central nervous system (CNS) circulation has been recognized in pediatric patien...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Statler JD,Slaughter CR,Ronsivalle JA

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Since January 2002, pre-deployment training of forward resuscitative and surgical units has taken place at the U.S. Army Trauma Training Center (ATTC) in Miami, FL. In June 2019, the 240th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team (FRST) conducted the first pre-deployment Surgical Readiness Training Exercise (SU...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Huh J,Brockmeyer JR,Bertsch SR,Vanderspurt C,Batig TS,Clemens M

更新日期：2021-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Streptococcus pneumoniae causes severe morbidity and mortality worldwide and poses a significant threat to the health and readiness of U.S. military personnel. Although a vaccine to prevent pneumococcal infections has been available for almost 25 years, its use has been limited. Recently, increasing antibiotic resista...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： McKeehan JA,Ryan MA,Gray GC,Pneumococcal Vaccine Study Team.

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation assessed the extent to which various health factors are associated with difficulties initiating and maintaining sleep (DIMS) and nightmares among Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) veterans reporting a trauma (combat, noncombat, or a trauma before service). Veterans (N = 20...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Gellis LA,Gehrman PR,Mavandadi S,Oslin DW

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Military Health Services System (MHSS) is undergoing major modifications brought about by the Department of Defense health care reform program (TRICARE), a dynamic, multi-dimensional reform initiative affecting health care delivery to eligible beneficiaries. Military managers of the MHSS are currently being impact...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Texidor MS,Lamar SR,Roberts BJ

更新日期：1996-04-01 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：:This study profiles tobacco use by 2,241 dependent teenagers in grades 6-12 at two Army posts. Data were collected in February 1989 by self-administered questionnaires. Results show 40.9% of dependent teenagers have tried smoking and 16.4% have tried smokeless tobacco. Most youths who tried tobacco did so experimental...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Chisick MC,Lee S,Raker T,Williams TR

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Superficial fungal foot infection is one of the most important dermatological diseases currently affecting military personnel. Many Thai naval rating cadets are found to suffer from superficial fungal foot infections and their sequels. OBJECTIVE:To investigate prevalence, potent risk factors, responding pat...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ongsri P,Bunyaratavej S,Leeyaphan C,Pattanaprichakul P,Ongmahutmongkol P,Komoltri C,Kulthanan K

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Community-acquired pneumonia can compromise readiness of recruits and service members operating in confined spaces. Often respiratory pathogens are implicated in outbreaks. In July 2008, 5 Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL students entering an intense period of training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado reported with c...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Coon RG,Balansay MS,Faix DJ,Hawksworth AW,Patterson MB,Blair PJ

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic colitis is the most common form of intestinal ischemia. It most commonly involves the left side of the colon presenting with acute onset of abdominal pain followed by bloody diarrhea. Involvement of only the right or ascending colon is an infrequent occurrence. Because this problem is less recognized than its...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lucha PA Jr

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The success of any secondary prevention effort in identifying those in need for further services depends on the primary care team following all positive screening results with additional assessment or intervention. Initial research suggests possible differences in primary care responses to positive screens for hazardo...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Funderburk JS,Possemato K,Maisto SA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study an all-male population of 256 U.S. Army basic trainees and 98 armor officer basic course students were surveyed concerning extent of use, knowledge of, and factors contributing to the use of smokeless tobacco (ST). The survey was administered at a dental clinic at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The data were analy...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Kenny KK,Quigley NC,Regennitter FJ

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Air National Guard (ANG) medical units perform 2 weeks of active duty training each year to develop and maintain essential medical skills. Providing meaningful training is, however, a great challenge to both the Guard unit and its active duty counterpart. Too often, annual training is not a relevant learning experienc...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Siebert GW,Klimt CR,Baskaran TS,Faunce DL

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This research identifies variables affecting the length of time to process a soldier through the U.S. Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES). The subjects are 8,301 soldiers whose disability records were processed in fiscal year 1996. The dependent variable examined was the average number of days a soldier ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Coppola MN,Hudak RP,Bales JD

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A mathematical model revealing the relationships between bed capacity, average patient admission rate, average patient length of stay, utilization rate, and overfill rate in intensive care units is developed and explained. Mathematical model predictions are compared to predictions of two kinds of discrete event intens...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lamiell JM

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00