Relation of military service variables to posttraumatic stress disorder in New Zealand Vietnam War veterans.

abstract：:This study was designed to provide information to assist in planning health promotion and wellness programs for military trainees. During their first semester at West Point, 179 cadets completed measures of holistic wellness, perceived stress, and mattering. The highest wellness scores were in areas of social support,...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Myers JE,Bechtel A

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:U.S. military researchers have made major contributions to the discovery, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a number of parasitic diseases. We review the paramount U.S. military contributions to the understanding of leishmaniasis, filariasis, schistosomiasis, trypanosomiasis, gastrointestinal parasites, intestin...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Crum NF,Aronson NE,Lederman ER,Rusnak JM,Cross JH

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated the mental health of deployed and nondeployed veterans compared with civilians, exploring gender differences. METHODS:We sampled 41,903 respondents from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey. Respondents self-reported how many of the previous 30 days mental health was not good...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hoglund MW,Schwartz RM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With people living longer today, averaging 73 years old, the type of patients with inguinal hernias are different than in the past. At the present time, to avoid the high incidence of recurrence due to the aged and weakened tissue component of the groin area, we reinforce the posterior wall of the inguinal canal with ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Chang EG

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 22-year-old male U.S. Navy airman with new nontender subcutaneous, 4-cm mass inferior to the right anterior costal margin was sent for routine biopsy. Sudden appearance of axillary lymph nodes prompted immediate excisional biopsy of the primary mass. Pathological evaluation was initially read as Onchocerca volvulus,...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Udall DN

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Today, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is, respectively, 49% and 17% among French adults. This research investigates their existence in the French Armed Forces, in terms of the impact on military operative response and military readiness. As no previous studies have evaluated the weight status of ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Quertier D,Goudard Y,Goin G,Régis-Marigny L,Sockeel P,Dutour A,Pauleau G,De La Villéon B

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:To introduce a trabectome-initiated gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (TIGATT) procedure and to report preliminary results. Materials and Methods:A preliminary case series of eight patients who have undergone the newly proposed TIGATT procedure is presented. TIGATT is a new concept that modif...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Smith BL,Ellyson AC,Kim WI

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A complete dental examination is the basis for identifying the dental readiness of Air Force Reserve Command members. Historically, these were done on an infrequent basis. Recently, an annual dental examination has been mandated for all military members. Current dental personnel manning and resources are not sufficien...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Callison GM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:An anonymous online survey was presented to active duty U.S. Army, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers with experience as en route care medical providers with the intent of identifying factors which contribute to musculoskeletal disorders in U.S. Army en route care medical providers. The survey looked at ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Conti SM,Kroening LR,Molles JJ,Davenport ML,Kinsler RE,Lloyd AL

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this case report is to present an interesting case of a mixed malaria infection of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax in a U.S. service member deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the use of rapid malaria tests with microscopy for the diagnosis of malaria and th...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Kessler AD,Maxey JA,Allan N

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A unique chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), provisionally called "mustard lung", which occurs as a late complication of sulfur mustard (SM) exposure among SM-exposed Iranians, is presently poorly characterized. This investigation evaluates p53 immunoreactivity in bronchial epithelium of individuals with his...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ghanei M,Amiri S,Akbari H,Kosari F,Khalili AR,Alaeddini F,Aslani J,Giardina C,Haines DD

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a type IV hypersensitivity reaction causing oral stomatitis, presumed to be the result of common dental adhesives. The case was diagnosed using patch testing to the dental adhesives that were used in the patient. Both of the adhesives tested contained a form of acrylate that is being seen more freq...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Peterson MR,Wong PH,Dickson SD,Coop CA

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：UNLABELLED:The Eagle Tactical Athlete Program (ETAP) was scientifically developed for the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) to counter unintentional musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). PURPOSE:To determine if ETAP would reduce unintentional MSIs in a group of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Soldiers...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Sell TC,Abt JP,Nagai T,Deluzio JB,Lovalekar M,Wirt MD,Lephart SM

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2014, the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps deployed to Monrovia, Liberia, to operate a 25-bed Ebola treatment unit (ETU) constructed by the U.S. Military. The ETU was named the Monrovia Medical Unit (MMU) and was constructed from an U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS)...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Pierce WF,Ready SD,Chapman JT,Kulick C,Shields A,Wang J,Andrews K,Childs RW,Bell C,Kosyak A,Pham J

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：:Serotonin syndrome is a potential side effect of some psychotropic medications in common use today. With over 8000 adverse events related to this condition in 2004 alone, this risk warrants further attention. The deployed environment presents a unique set of stressors and risks involved in treatment with any psychothe...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lawyer TI,Jensen J,Welton RS

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the 1960s there have been concerted efforts to initiate, develop, and promulgate quality assurance policies and protocols in healthcare facilities in the United States. These activities were spurred mainly by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, which ensures that hospitals monitor ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： de Savorgnani AA

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the increasing frequency of mass disasters, identification of an isolated upper extremity and determination of the stature of the person it belonged to have created problems for investigation of the identity of some victims. Despite a need for such a study, there is a lack of systematic studies to identify fragme...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ozaslan A,Koç S,Ozaslan I,Tuğcu H

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When the patent on fluoxetine expired in 2001, prices for it fell sharply and marketing decreased. We investigated how market share for fluoxetine changed with the introduction of the generic. Prescribing information was tracked at a military hospital where providers knew the cost of medication, but were not compelled...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： McLay R,Klinski A

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is an important strategy to prevent human immunodeficiency virus acquisition after occupational and nonoccupational exposures. Since exposures to blood and other body fluids commonly occur in a combat setting, it is important to evaluate PEP utilization in the deployed environme...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Okulicz JF,Murray CK

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the easily surveyable and rather homogeneous military population of the Norwegian Armed Forces, a group of 112 male suicide-attempting conscripts was studied retrospectively. Compared to a normal conscript population, suicide attempters more often had troublesome backgrounds, had experienced psychiatric problems an...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Mehlum L

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria prevention and treatment are big challenges for the French forces deployed in sub-Saharan Africa. Since December 2013, 1,800 French soldiers have been deployed at any one time in the Central African Republic in the framework of "Operation Sangaris" and European Union Force (EUFOR). Over the 2014-2015...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Perisse A,Velut G,Javelle E,Loarer G,Michel R,Simon F

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：:Sudden cardiac death in seemingly healthy young people during exertion has led to preparticipation assessment of athletes. Typically, cardiac evaluation is limited to auscultation by a primary care provider. Screening electrocardiography is controversial. The value of limited echocardiography is unknown. High school a...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Shry EA,Leding CJ,Rubal BJ,Eisenhauer MD

更新日期：2002-10-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Soldiers are exposed to extreme training regimens in order to optimally prepare for real battle. High attrition rates are a known issue during training courses, especially for elite troops. An underlying factor might be the disbalance between stress/strain and recovery. The aim of this review is to give in...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Vrijkotte S,Roelands B,Pattyn N,Meeusen R

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to determine why U.S. Marine Hospital #17, Port Townsend, Washington, closed at the peak of its utilization. A social history approach was taken, examining the hospital's developmental changes in the context of its role in the larger society. Both firsthand and interpretive sources were revie...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Reed MM

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00