Suicide prevention program in the Army of Serbia and Montenegro.

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：: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：BACKGROUND:Cervical spine clearance requires clinicians to assess the reliability of physical examination based on a patient's mental status and distracting injuries. Distracting injuries have never been clearly defined in military casualties. METHODS:Retrospective review was conducted of patients entered into Departm...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Drew J,Chou VB,Miller C,Borg B,Ingalls N,Shackelford S

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From April 24 to 26, 2013, the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center and the U.S. Africa Command cosponsored the inaugural meeting of the West Africa Malaria Task Force in Accra, Ghana. The meeting's purpose was to identify common challenges, explore regional and transcontinental collaborations, and to share knowled...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： McCollum JT,Hanna R,Halbach AC,Cummings JF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our purpose was to demonstrate the consistency of radiologists' three-dimensional measurements of simulated blast fragment locations in vitro in an effort to objectively localize retained fragments and wound paths. We designed a phantom consisting of 10 nail heads (simulating blast fragments) glued to wooden pegs that...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Folio L,Fischer T,Shogan PJ,Frew M,Bunger R,Provenzale JM

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：:The diagnosis and management of concussion can be difficult in a combat environment, especially in the absence of loss of consciousness or post-traumatic amnesia. As no validated test exists to diagnose or grade neurocognitive impairment from a concussion, the military currently employs the Military Acute Concussion E...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Coldren RL,Kelly MP,Parish RV,Dretsch M,Russell ML

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The physiological burden created by heat strain and physical exercise, also called thermal-work strain, was quantified for 10 male Marines (age 21.9 ± 2.3 years, height 180.3 ± 5.2 cm, and weight 85.2 ± 10.8 kg) during three dismounted missions in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Heart rate (HR) and core body temperatur...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Welles AP,Buller MJ,Margolis L,Economos D,Hoyt RW,Richter MW

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To quantitatively measure tissue composition and hemodynamics during resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) in two tissue compartments using non-invasive two-channel broadband diffuse optical spectroscopy (DOS). Methods:Tissue concentrations of oxy- and deoxyhemoglobin (HbO2 and Hb...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lam JH,O'Sullivan TD,Park TS,Choi JH,Warren RV,Chen WP,McLaren CE,Cancio LC,Batchinsky AI,Tromberg BJ

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clonidine is a central alpha-2 agonist well known to produce a syndrome of bradycardia and hypotension in overdose. However, few examples of overt clinical clonidine toxicity secondary to cutaneous absorption have been reported. We report a case of unintentional systemic clonidine toxicity in an adult because of a com...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Downs JW,Cumpston KL

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：:This article looks at the historical rationale behind the development of the healthcare administration structure currently used at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC). This type of healthcare administration structure is unique to WRAMC and is not found in any other United States Army Medical Department healthcare ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Pattillo DA

更新日期：1990-11-01 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：:Receipt of public support payments is associated with beneficial outcomes for homeless people with mental illness. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with receipt of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pension and compensation benefits among homeless veterans after their initial contact with ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Chen JH,Rosenheck RA,Kasprow WJ,Greenberg G

更新日期：2007-05-01 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：:Mass casualties during war, civil unrest, or natural disasters can generate chaos and disarray in the emergency room setting. The influx of numerous casualties in a short period of time can paralyze the medical facility and cause irreparable damage to the injured. Maintaining calm and order is very essential for triag...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Brook I

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The Department of Defense spends more than $50 million dollars a year on humanitarian assistance (HA) projects. Although the projects are perceived as beneficial, demonstrating sustainable long-term impact is not possible. METHODS:A seven-step monitoring and evaluation (M&E) process was adapted for this stu...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Licina DJ,Schor K

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prevention strategies for coronary artery disease among hypertensive patients require assessment of other modifiable risk factors in the target population. In this article, we describe the prevalence of other cardiovascular risk factors in military beneficiaries with high blood pressure (HBP). Baseline data from an on...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Duong DN,Smith KK,Ross MC,Kim MT

更新日期：2004-10-01 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：:Hearing damage induced by blast exposure is a common injury in military personnel involved in most operation activities. Personal hearing protection devices such as earplugs come as a standard issue for Service members; however, it is not clear how to accurately evaluate the protection mechanisms of different hearing ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Gan RZ,Leckness K,Smith K,Ji XD

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Scientific publication in academic literature is a key venue in which the U.S. Department of Defense's Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System (GEIS) program disseminates infectious disease surveillance data. Bibliometric analyses are tools to evaluate scientific productivity and impact o...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Reaves EJ,Valle R,Chandrasekera RM,Soto G,Burke RL,Cummings JF,Bausch DG,Kasper MR

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The command of a U.S. Army Reserve Combat Support Hospital designed this study to evaluate soldiers' behavior related to and attitudes toward skipping meals while on annual training (AT). METHODS:The command administered an anonymous survey on attitudes about weight loss and weightloss behavior while on AT. ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Harrow JJ,Cordovés RI,Hulette RB

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Many studies have shown that community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CAMRSA) is a very prevalent organism. However, no data have been published to date with regard to CAMRSA prevalence in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) of a military medical facility. Our obj...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Dufresne GW,Wells RD,Pfaff JA

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cluster headaches (CHs) are one of the most debilitating of all the identified headache syndromes. Their pathogenesis is poorly understood, which has made their treatment challenging. Various medicines and modalities have been put forth in an effort to minimize the symptoms, but none have proven to be consistently rel...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Andicochea CT,Blalack PM,Fulkerson JA,Kidd GA,Taylor BM

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Firearm-related injuries account for 20% of all injury-related deaths and are responsible for 105,000 injuries annually. The occurrence of bullet emboli to the heart is exceedingly rare. Given the rarity of emboli, controversy exists over management. The primary endpoint of this study is to establish a man...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Yoon B,Grasso S,Hofmann LJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：:Genus Candida covers more than 50 species, half of which can cause infections in humans. Some of the Candida species exhibit drug resistance; therefore, there is an urgent need for rapid and accurate differentiation for rendering appropriate and effective management. Here, we report a new methodology employing real-ti...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Zhang B,Izadjoo M

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Methemoglobinemia is a potentially life-threatening complication of local anesthetic sprays employed in upper endoscopy. There is limited information available on the incidence of this complication, and no prospective trial has ever undertaken to evaluate subclinical levels of methemoglobinemia. OBJECTIVE:T...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hall NM,Jones FJ,Ainsworth CR,Fincher RK

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cluster-randomized trial evaluating the effectiveness of chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated wipes against skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) and colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was conducted among military recruits attending Officer Candidate School at Marine Corps Base Qua...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Schlett CD,Grandits GA,Millar EV,Whitman TJ,Tribble DR

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acutely sprained ankles represent a frequent and common injury among active duty troops in training, and are a significant source of morbidity with respect to days lost to training. Swelling in the form of periarticular edema limits motion, causes pain, prevents wearing of normal foot gear, and slows the healing proce...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Pennington GM,Danley DL,Sumko MH,Bucknell A,Nelson JH

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00