Structured clinical interview guide for postdeployment psychological screening programs.

abstract：:Tuberculosis (TB) is a common disease worldwide affecting more than 2 billion people, including latent, pulmonary, and extrapulmonary TB. The presentation of disseminated TB is variable and dependent on the organs affected. Therefore, making the diagnosis and providing appropriate treatment can be delayed. We present ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Triplett D,Stewart E,Mathew S,Horne BR,Prakash V

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to identify subpopulations at high risk for body composition assessment (BCA) failure within the Navy. METHODS:This study was an institutional review board-approved retrospective review of data retrieved from the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Physical Readiness Information Manage...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lennon RP,Oberhofer AL,McQuade J

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eating disorders are increasing in frequency among adolescents. The active duty military population has a high prevalence of eating disorders. This study, conducted at a major medical center, determined the prevalence of disordered eating among military dependents and the correlation between adolescent and parent eati...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Waasdorp CE,Caboot JB,Robinson CA,Abraham AA,Adelman WP

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Each time a deployed military member has an exacerbation of a pre-existing chronic disease there is a potential risk to mission success, individual health, and the safety of the unit. Currently, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member nations employ different approaches to assessing an individual's ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Russell R,Reid A,Borgers G,Wassink H,Grove A,Niebuhr DW,North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

更新日期：2014-12-01 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:Department of Defense (DoD) has identified problem-solving training (PST) as a promising prevention/early intervention for mental health disorders. PST is a four-session group intervention that emphasizes building problem-solving and coping skills to mitigate emotional dysregulation and the adverse effects...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Cooper DC,Bates MJ

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Appropriate and consistent use of condom remains an effective approach to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) intervention. We analyzed the baseline data gathered for a situationally based HIV/AIDS intervention to assess the potential predictors of condom use among the Uniforme...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Essien EJ,Ogungbade GO,Kamiru HN,Ekong E,Ward D,Holmes L Jr

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to common stressors, members of the U.S. Armed Forces experience a high level of stress unique to their status as service members. In an effort to combat stress, many military personnel report high levels of nicotine use. This study investigated the relationship between tobacco use and perceived stress amo...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Stein RJ,Pyle SA,Haddock CK,Poston WS,Bray R,Williams J

更新日期：2008-03-01 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：:This paper describes the results of a nonexperimental descriptive research study in which specific positive and negative health behaviors used by soldiers in a medical reserve unit to ensure compliance with the Army Weight Control standards were surveyed using a questionnaire. The findings of the survey, particularly ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Sweeney SS,Bonnabeau RC

更新日期：1990-06-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:The objective was to test, refine, and implement an algorithm for early detection and referral of clinical scaphoid fractures by U.S. Army medical personnel. Our goal was to reduce complications resulting from delayed diagnosis and to improve outcomes affecting soldier health and unit readiness. METHODS:Data...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Burtis MT,Faillace J,Martin LF,Hermenau S

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prior to recent advances in the field of molecular biology, prenatal diagnosis of hemoglobinopathies was accomplished by direct analysis of the gene product(s) in samples obtained by fetoscopy or, more recently, percutaneous umbilical blood sampling. The use of the polymerase chain reaction enables quicker diagnosis t...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bombard AT,Bartholomew DW

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous leishmaniasis typically presents as a painless papule progressing to an ulcer or plaque. In this case study of the ear, the disease manifested as a small painful bump progressing into redness and swelling about the ear with purulent drainage. After multiple oral/intravenous antipseudomonal, antistaphylococca...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Goodrich ES,Sears SC,Sorrells T,Radike JK,Miladi A,Glass JS

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four cases of splenic infarction/sequestration in sickle cell trait (SCT) patients are presented. All four patients were undergoing moderate exercise at elevations ranging from 5,500 to 12,000 feet. The patients include two African-American males, a Hispanic male, and a white female. All four presented with the acute ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Franklin QJ,Compeggie M

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We utilize a mixed methods approach to provide three new, separate analyses as part of the development of the next aeromedical evacuation (MEDEVAC) platform of the Future of Vertical Lift (FVL) program. The research questions follow: RQ1) What are the optimal capabilities of a FVL MEDEVAC platform given an Afghanistan...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bastian ND,Brown D,Fulton LV,Mitchell R,Pollard W,Robinson M,Wilson R

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rules governing armed conflict are numerous and in many respects complex. In areas that are very complex, experts such as lawyers may be called in to assist, especially in the planning of military action. But the nature and tempo of warfare rarely allows a person in the field to enjoy such a luxury. Therefore, eve...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Baer HU,Kaar JF

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The standardized mortality rate of rhabdomyolysis (RM) in Active Duty U.S. Army Soldiers is considerably higher than in the civilian population. RM occurs when large amounts of intracellular contents from damaged skeletal muscle escape into circulation, leading to serious sequelae (e.g., acute renal failure, hyperkale...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hill OT,Scofield DE,Usedom J,Bulathsinhala L,McKinnon C,Kwon P,Haley T,Carter R 3rd

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrocardiographic changes and cardiac arrhythmias have been reported frequently in patients suffering high tension (greater than 1,000 V) electrical injuries as well as low tension (less than 350 V) electrical injuries. An association of atrial fibrillation with low tension electrical injury from a household applia...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Shoenfeld P,Rupp J,Savage RW

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal stenting (sutureless plication) for intestinal adhesions was performed operatively in 16 patients. Subsequent recurrent obstruction occurred in four patients. Other complications occurred in three patients and included retained tube, jejunostomy-site abscess, and intestinal fistulization. Four patients died f...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Kieffer RW,Neshat AA,Perez LM,Boudet RA,Seel DJ

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM:Surgical site infections (SSIs) are associated with increased length of hospital stays, poor patient outcomes, and increased health care costs making prevention of SSI a high priority for the U.S. Military Health Care System. The focus of this project was to develop and pilot a pre...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Scallan RM,Gerathy S,Price J,Lazarus AM,Metter EJ,Talbot LA

更新日期：2020-06-19 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：:In June 1998, six unexpected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures within 12 months were detected by routine injury surveillance in a cohort of Australian Army recruits. Local investigation, reported separately as a Case Report in this issue, suggested the cause to be an excessive coefficient of friction between r...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Pope RP

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examined the prevalence and sources of occupational stress for military personnel and the relationship between work stress and emotional health in the military population. METHODS:Four hundred seventy-two active duty military personnel stationed at F. E. Warren Air Force Base completed a 65-item s...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Pflanz S,Sonnek S

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severely injured patients have difficulty recalling their intensive care unit (ICU) experience which may contribute to emotional trauma. An ICU patient journal contains a short summary of key events during the ICU stay, and has been shown to improve emotional well-being. This project evaluated the feasibility and perc...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hester M,Ingalls NK,Hatzfeld JJ

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was conducted in Honduras to address whether military personnel assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo in Soto Cano, Honduras, routinely acquire parasite infections, and the results were compared with those collected from civilian base workers and the general local population in the nearby towns of Comayagua and L...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Kwa BH,Aviles R,Tucker MS,Sanchez JA,Isaza MG,Nash BN,Price DL,DeBaldo AC,Stockton MB,Fennell EM

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of paraganglioma of the vagus nerve in a 69-year-old woman presented as a pulsatile neck mass of 20 years duration. Angiogram showed it to be a vascular tumor and suggested the diagnosis of carotid body tumor. At operation, the tumor was found to involve the vagus nerve, which needed to be resected. The relevan...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Deshmukh N,Horbowyj R

更新日期：1994-02-01 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：:The type and number of injuries sustained by soldiers of a Croatian Army brigade in an offensive action during the war in Croatia (1991/1992) were analyzed according to the mechanism of wounding. About 1,000 soldiers participated in a 6-hour offensive action in a flat, partially swampy, and wooded area, convenient for...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Soldo S,Puntarić D

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00