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abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aimed to describe differences in combat experience for male and female veterans and characterize differential effects on postdeployment physical and mental health symptoms, including aggression. METHODS:Retrospective cross-sectional health screening data from 554 Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Afari N,Pittman J,Floto E,Owen L,Buttner M,Hossain N,Baker DG,Lindamer L,Lohr JB

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to determine whether there was a relationship between levels of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 microns (PM10) and upper respiratory disease (URD) rates in soldiers deployed to Bosnia in 1997 and 1998. PM10 levels were divided into quartiles and upper and...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hastings DL,Jardine S

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Amputations are increasingly prevalent because of medical complications associated with diabetes, meningitis, peripheral vascular disease, and neoplasms as well as road traffic accidents and war. The use of ultrasound (U/S) to diagnose the cause of pain in the residual limb of amputees is presented togethe...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： O'Reilly MA,O'Reilly PM,O'Reilly HM,Sullivan J,Sheahan J

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies have shown that 21% to 51% of African-American women (AAW) reported breastfeeding, lagging behind Caucasian (61%-71%) and Hispanic (67%-71%) women despite breastfeeding's health benefits. This study aimed to assess AAWs "intent" to breastfeed and describe the relationship among knowledge, age, education, parit...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Saunders-Goldson S,Edwards QT

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lower extremity amputee stump ulceration, irritation, and pain have been a deterrent to consistent long-term or continuous use of lower extremity prosthetics. This study is the first in a series that hypothesizes that these complications can be minimized through the insetting of a vascularized plantar free flap (VPFF)...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Smith LN,Richards WT,Mozingo DW,Lottenberg L

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Presented is the first descriptive data on a large military Podiatry Clinic supporting largely combat troops. Data consist of initial podiatric problems of soldiers and other beneficiaries of podiatric care. Demographic, physician referral patterns, and other pertinent summarized survey information of outpatient utili...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Jones RO,Christenson CJ,Lednar WM

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study evaluated the factors that contribute to stress and the psychological difficulties of the Italian military component of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This group was compared with a homogeneous group stationed in Italy. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was performed in...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ballone E,Valentino M,Occhiolini L,Di Mascio C,Cannone D,Schioppa FS

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Ranger training includes strenuous physical activities and despite heat mitigations strategies, numerous cases of serious exertional heat illness (EHI) occur. We developed an Arm Immersion Cooling (AIC) system that is not logistically burdensome and may be easily employed in training environments. PURPOSE:T...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： DeGroot DW,Kenefick RW,Sawka MN

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advanced practice nurses (APN) who practice in the surgical subspecialty areas may have the opportunity to expand their scope of practice to include first assistant at surgery. Surgical APNs who practice as registered nurse first assistants (RNFA) should seek credentialing and apply for institutional privileges to ass...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Zarnitz P,Malone E

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new technique called osseointegration was introduced recently by intimately connecting the artificial limb prosthesis to the residual bone, eliminating the problematic socket-residuum interface. The objective here is to describe the two-stage strategy for the osseointegrated reconstruction of amputated limbs and dis...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Muderis MA,Lu W,Glatt V,Tetsworth K

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young man presented with a 4-month history of progressive, bilateral tender gynecomastia and underwent a bilateral subcutaneous mastectomy without regard for a possible occult testicular tumor. Following the mastectomy, metastatic testicular cancer was discovered; the patient had an overlooked scrotal mass and a ver...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Moul JW,Moellman JR

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In June 1988, the armed forces of the United States began testing prospective candidates for military service for alcohol, marijuana metabolite (THC-COOH), and cocaine metabolite (benzoylecgonine) through the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) program. Comparison of the confirmed positive drug rates for pre-i...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Romberg RW,Needleman SB,Porvaznik M,Past M,Beasley W

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B (HBV) markers were studied in 710 subjects who had been on active duty for over 6 months in the Italian Armed Forces. The prevalence of HBsAg carriers was found to be 4.4%, while 31.6% of the subjects were positive for various HBV antibodies. A total of 137 subjects were vaccinated with an anti-HBV vaccine...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： D'Amelio R,Matricardi PM,Nisini R,Le Moli S,Fattorossi A,Di Addario A,Castagliuolo PP

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The goal of the present study was to characterize behavioral health rates, behavioral health care utilization, loneliness, and perceived prejudice and support among sexual minority soldiers. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Cross-sectional survey data were obtained from 640 active-duty U.S. soldiers enrolled in an a...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： McDonald JL,Ganulin ML,Dretsch MN,Taylor MR,Cabrera OA

更新日期：2020-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obstetric fistulae are a leading scourge for women in developing countries resulting, in severe individual suffering and devastating socio-economic repercussions for her family and community. The underlying causes of obstetric fistula stem from multiple factors to include poor nutrition, early marriage, in...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Gehrich AP,Dietrich C,Licina D,Satin M,Ahmed S,Huda N

更新日期：2020-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:One thousand five hundred thirty-eight U.S. Navy and Marine Corps enlisted recruits were tested for hepatitis A, B, and C serologic markers. The recruit population (mean age, 19 years) was 91% male, 69% white, 17% black, 9% Hispanic, 2% Filipino, and 2% "other" racial/ethnic group. Anti-HAV was found in 129 (8.4%) rec...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hyams KC,Struewing JP,Gray GC

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that a supply of frozen red blood cells and a system for processing pyrogen-free crystalloid solution would meet the needs of an echelon 3 medical treatment facility in the U.S. military, caring for casualties during the initial phase of a military medical operation. DATA SOURCES:Blood...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Rosenblatt MS,Hirsch EF,Valeri CR

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:This review summarizes the research conducted on botulinum toxin (BoTx) from 1943 to 1956 by a small group of Camp Detrick investigators and their staff. A systematic, cross-disciplinary approach was used to develop effective vaccines against this biological warfare threat agent. In response to the potenti...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lebeda FJ,Adler M,Dembek ZF

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several sub-Saharan militaries have large percentages of troops with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. With the arrival of avian influenza in Africa, the potential exists that some of those soldiers might also become infected with H5N1, the virus responsible for the disease. Two po...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Feldman RL,Nickell K

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To-date, there has been no international review of mental health resilience training during Basic Training nor an assessment of what service members perceive as useful from their perspective. In response to this knowledge gap, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Human Factors & Medicine Research & Technology...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Adler AB,Delahaij R,Bailey SM,Van den Berge C,Parmak M,van Tussenbroek B,Puente JM,Landratova S,Kral P,Kreim G,Rietdijk D,McGurk D,Castro CA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid is presented. Squamous epithelium is normally not present in the thyroid gland, and this tumor is exceedingly rare. Proper workup is described, including the differentiation from metastatic disease. The case reported is of a 64-year-old woman who presented with ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Zimmer PW,Wilson D,Bell N

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Young military Service Members with traumatic unilateral lower limb amputations may be at a high risk for developing knee osteoarthritis (OA). There is growing evidence for potential influence and predictive value of nonsystemic risk factors on development and progression of primary knee OA in older adults...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Farrokhi S,Mazzone B,Yoder A,Grant K,Wyatt M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To compare the effects of a pedometer-based behavioral intervention (Fitness for Life [FFL] program) and a traditional high-intensity fitness (TRAD) program on physical activity (PA), Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), and coronary heart disease risk factors in Army National Guard members who failed the APFT 2-mile ru...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Talbot LA,Metter EJ,Morrell CH,Frick KD,Weinstein AA,Fleg JL

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to report the device lessons learned from an emergency tourniquet program and, in particular, to emphasize analysis of discarded devices recovered after clinical use. METHODS:Discarded tourniquet devices were analyzed after use in emergency care of war casualties to determine wea...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Kragh JF Jr,O'Neill ML,Walters TJ,Dubick MA,Baer DG,Wade CE,Holcomb JB,Blackbourne LH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-directed violence (SDV), which includes suicidal ideation with and without intent, suicidal preparatory behaviors and attempts with and without harm, non-suicidal self-directed violence, and completed suicide, has been a rising concern in the military. Military shipboard personnel may represent a unique subset of...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Saitzyk A,Vorm E

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Like all health care delivery systems, the U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System (MHS) strives to achieve top preventative care and population health outcomes for its members while operating at an efficient level and containing costs. The objective of this study is to understand the overall efficiency perf...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bastian ND,Kang H,Swenson ER,Fulton LV,Griffin PM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the goals of the 1999 International Conference on Low-Level Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures was to review current and anticipated capabilities for measuring the quantity and quality of radiation exposures using personal dosimetry systems, fieldable spectroscopy equipment, and modeling strategies. T...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Naquin TD,Dhermain J,Kearsley EE,Caswell RS

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin D insufficiency remains a costly pandemic in veterans. Treatment requires achievement of desired 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations. The frequency with which 25(OH)D should be measured following treatment remains speculative. A retrospective analysis of veterans with vitamin D insufficiency was condu...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Peiris AN,Bailey BA,Manning T,Adebonojo L

更新日期：2010-06-01 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：:Personality characteristics associated with successful adaptation to military life are often described in gender-related terms. However, valid, reliable measures of gender-related personality characteristics have not been established for military populations. The purpose of this study was to validate an instrument for...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Rosen LN,Weber JP,Martin L

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00