The importance of body weight and weight management for military personnel.

abstract：:Tibial nonunions are a challenging situation for both healing and reconstruction when infection is added. In this retrospective study, we discuss the cases in which we had managed to obtain union by aggressive debridement, circular external fixature, and internal bone transport. Fourteen cases had been treated between...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Atesalp AS,Komurcu M,Basbozkurt M,Kurklu M

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the outcomes scores of military patients who initially present with a variety of shoulder conditions, identify which scores demonstrate the highest correlation per diagnosis, and determine if a difference exists for patients who went onto surgery. METHODS:Two-hundred and seventy five consecutiv...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Provencher MT,Frank RM,Macian D,Dewing CB,Ghodadra NS,Carney J,LeClere L,Solomon DJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fixed wing aircraft are the primary means of deployment for designated U.S. contingency forces. The majority of logistical constraints medical units encounter during deployment (in support of contingency forces) are a direct result of limited airframes dedicated to their movement into an area of operations. The compet...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Porisch LA

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to assess the reasons for high referral rates to secondary medical care services in the Israel Defence Force-Medical Corps, we conducted a study in which 28 physicians in five primary care clinics took part. Seven hundred thirty-seven patients were referred to specialists. The referral reasons were learned fr...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Zvieli S,Steinherz R

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Altered body structures that occur with the loss of a lower limb can impact mobility and quality of life. Specifically, biomechanical changes that result from wearing a prosthesis have been associated with an increased risk of falls or joint degeneration, as well as increased energy demands. While previous st...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Mahon CE,Pruziner AL,Hendershot BD,Wolf EJ,Darter BJ,Foreman KB,Webster JB

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:U.S. Army soldiers lose substantial training hours as a result of musculoskeletal injuries. Most military injury data have focused on basic trainee populations. This study examines activities associated with injuries in operational infantry soldiers. We conducted a randomized, retrospective medical record review of 33...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Smith TA,Cashman TM

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous cannula and administration set fixation is crucial for fluid resuscitation and intravenous administration of medications. Because conventional hospital fixations are insufficient for the military field scenario, two consecutive, prospective, randomized, clinical trials were performed in the Israel Defense ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Fried E,Shochat T,Har-even Y,Cohen Y

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Before 2011, Army commanders were unable to achieve complete visibility of soldiers possessing temporary medical limitations. The creation of time-limited definitions and technical categorization of this group, now known as the medically not ready (MNR) population, eventually allowed its quantification. With heightene...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Malish RG,Arnett AD,Place RJ

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Noise exposure is an occupational health concern for certain professions, especially military servicemembers and those using power tools on a regular basis. The purpose of this study was to quantify noise exposure during total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) cases compared to the r...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Slaven SE,Wheatley BM,Christensen DL,Saxena SK,McGill RJ

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The 274th Forward Surgical Team (FST) was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from October 14, 2001 to May 8, 2002. During this period, the FST was asked to perform many nondoctrinal missions. The FST was tasked with functioning as a mini-combat support hospital during the earlier phases of Operation End...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Peoples GE,Gerlinger T,Craig R,Burlingame B

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 36-year-old man with chronic severe exertional myalgias had a normal serum lactate elevation and diminished serum ammonia elevation on an ischemic forearm exercise test (IFET). The IFET is commonly performed in the evaluation of patients with complaints of exertional myalgias, cramps, and rhabdomyolysis. The finding...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Riggs JE,Schochet SS Jr,Webb RW

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transfusion of freshly collected blood products (FCBP) is sometimes necessary to save service member (SM) lives in austere deployed environments. Recipients of FCBPs are administratively tracked and offered serial serologic testing via the Armed Services Blood Program "Blood Look Back" (BLB) program to assur...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Johnson LA,Ballard TP,Kania M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To optimally practice medicine, and to live healthy lives, providers and patients need convenient access to authoritative information. The goal of this study was to determine the information needs of naval primary care providers and patients at sea to aid development of a digital health sciences library for n...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： D'Alessandro DM,D'Alessandro MP,Hendrix MJ,Bakalar RS

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Army experience with discharges against medical advice (AMA) from 1971 to 1988 is analyzed. AMA discharges have declined in a statistically significant manner in both medical centers and community hospitals. Discharges have decreased among men but increased among women. AMA discharges have decreased for both black...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Jeffer EK

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Within the Military Health System (MHS), facilities have struggled to meet minimum recommended volume thresholds for certain procedures. Understanding variations in complication rates and cost can help policymakers tailor policy to target improvement. Our objective was to quantify the variation in bariatri...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Luan WP,Leroux TC,Olsen C,Robb D,Skinner JS,Richard P

更新日期：2020-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Gunshot wounds to the head are usually fatal injuries, despite all medical and surgical interventions. Ventricular injury is a poor prognostic factor-for penetrating cranial gunshot wounds. Intraventricular hemorrhage and ventricular lacerations are the main components of such injuries. The incidence, management, and ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Erdogan E,Izci Y,Gonul E,Timurkaynak E

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adherence to the Maximal Allowable Weight (MAW) standards established by regulation can be difficult for many active duty personnel. We have discovered some members of this group utilizing the potentially dangerous rapid weight loss methods that are commonly seen in patients with bulimia and anorexia nervosa. Two case...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Niezgoda JA,Walter MC,Jarrard MR

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a need for more work to understand the quality of life (QOL) outcomes of survivors of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom combat injury to improve care and treatment, and prevent poor physical, psychological, and social outcomes. We describe the study design and methods of the Wounded Warrior Recove...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Woodruff SI,Galarneau MR,Luu BN,Sack D,Han P

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BK virus nephropathy and cellular rejection are common causes of allograft dysfunction in renal transplant recipients. The two can be difficult to distinguish on allograft biopsy and can be present simultaneously. Management of the patient with coexistent BK infection and rejection is complicated by the conflicting id...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Boonyapredee M,Knight K,Little D

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Semmes-Weinstein monofilament (SWM) evaluation for protective sensation in diabetic feet is a widely used tool to guide patient care. Little evidence is available for alternative testing modalities for use when monofilament is not available or is deformed. Multiple varieties of intravenous angiocatheter tubing were su...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hire JM,Ramadorai UE,Contractor D,Jacobs JM,Bojescul JA,Abell BE

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Smallpox, or vaccinia, has been eradicated worldwide as a disease; however, it may be weaponized and is thus a required immunization when military members deploy to certain parts of the world. Materials and Methods:We report two unusual cases of genital autoinoculation following smallpox vaccination. Res...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Whittington JR,Rollene NL,Gist RS

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Substantial research has demonstrated an association between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and quality of sleep, particularly in veteran populations. The exact nature of this relationship, however, is not clear. The possibility that poor sleep is a more general experience among veterans has not been explored t...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lewis V,Creamer M,Failla S

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obtaining vascular access is of paramount importance in trauma care. When peripheral venous access is indicated but cannot be obtained, the intraosseous route represents an alternative. The Bone Injection Gun (BIG) is the device used for intraosseous access by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). The purpose o...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Nadler R,Gendler S,Chen J,Lending G,Abramovitch A,Glassberg E

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face high rates of unemployment, with unique challenges for military-dependent and -connected youth with ASD. This paper reports preliminary findings from Year One of a randomized waitlist controlled trial investigating the efficacy of the Project SEARCH + ASD Supp...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Whittenburg HN,Schall CM,Wehman P,McDonough J,DuBois T

更新日期：2020-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) comorbidity is prevalent among veterans and is associated with increased levels of pain severity and pain-related disability. An improved understanding of the relationship between these co-occurring disorders, in addition to effective integrated treatm...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lehinger E,Reed DE,Nabity P,Brackins N,Villarreal R,McGeary C,Blount T,Cobos B,Jaramillo C,Eapen BC,Pugh MJ,Potter J,Peterson A,Young-McCaughan S,Houle T,McGeary DD

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA'88) established national standards of laboratory practice and test performance in the areas of registration and certification, inspection, proficiency testing, personnel qualifications, quality control, patient test management, and quality assurance. A memor...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Brophy MA

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Burnout is a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment that can occur among individuals who do "people work" of some kind. Health care providers, including dentists, are at high risk for burnout because their occupations often require intense interactions between themselv...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Shelley JJ,Wong M

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) belonging to the family Coronaviridae and genus Betacoronavirus is the causative agent of COVID-19 disease and was first identified in Wuhan, China. SARS-CoV-2 spread globally with >28 million cases and 911,000 deaths recorded worldwide as of Sep...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Velasco JM,Navarro FC,Diones PC,Villa V,Valderama MT,Tabinas H,Chua D,Rosa RD,Turao-Agoncillo MM,Timbol JC,Leonardia S,Timbol ML,Klungthong C,Chinnawirotpisan P,Joonlasak K,Manasatienkij W,Huang A,Jones A,Fernandez S

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents the results of a survey distributed to military women within and outside the continental United States (CONUS and OCONUS) who had received prenatal care and delivered at one of six Army, Navy, or Air Force military facilities. This comparative descriptive study was undertaken to determine from th...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Sylvia BM,McMullen P,Levine E,Cruz FB,Gagnon DA,Malavakis TL,Williams LA,Schmelz J,Runzel A,Stevens V,Wootten A

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A cavum septum pellucidum is an anatomical variant that is usually considered an incidental finding of little clinical significance. This is a fluid-containing structure between the lateral ventricles whose walls exhibit lateral bowing and are 10-mm apart or greater. It has been hypothesized that enlarged cys...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Frattalone AR,Neely ET

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00