Psychological well-being of Canadian Forces officer candidates: the unique roles of hardiness and personality.

abstract：:Patients are referred to the endodontist to have root canal therapy performed to treat pulpal and periradicular diseases. Routinely, the only radiograph to accompany the patient is the periapical radiograph. This radiograph is inadequate in the detection of asymptomatic pathosis that may be present in other areas of t...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bodey TE,Loushine RJ,West LA

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hemorrhage is the leading cause of potentially preventable death on the battlefield. The tactical combat casualty care guidelines recommend the use of the radial pulse strength to guide the administration of blood products or intravenous fluids when equipment for blood pressure monitoring is not available....

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Naylor JF,Fisher AD,April MD,Schauer SG

更新日期：2020-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：:These tests were conducted to develop a database that could be used to assess risks to soldiers from exposure to aerosolized metallic particulates when the crew compartment of an Abrams tank is perforated by a kinetic energy penetrator. Quantitative data are reported for aerosols produced by kinetic energy penetrators...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Gold K,Cheng YS,Holmes TD

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Several of the casualties from Operation Iraqi Freedom arriving at one Veterans Administration (VA) polytrauma rehabilitation center (PRC) were noted to have occipital pressure ulcers or hair loss. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and severity of pressure-related injuries in VA PRC ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Harrow JJ,Rashka SL,Fitzgerald SG,Nelson AL

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the unique susceptibility of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as a function of the presence or absence of risk factors in a military beneficiary population, we reviewed all MRSA cases between 1994 and 1997 in a military medical center. Of 67 cases, 24 were community ac...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Baum SE,Morris JT,Dooley DP,Watson R

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study analyzed differences in baseline, course of treatment, and post-quit variables of participants in a tobacco-cessation program to identify factors predictive of outcome that could be used as a focus for intervention. The program offered a 10-week course of transdermal nicotine replacement combined with educa...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Faue M,Folen RA,James LC,Needels T

更新日期：1997-07-01 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：INTRODUCTION:In 2017, over 75,000 cataract surgeries were performed within the Veterans Health Administration System (VHA). Previous reports of outcomes of cataract surgery in veterans include patients with pre-existing ocular disease, which can affect vision. To exclude the confounding factor of pre-existing ocular co...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Magone MT,Kueny L,Singh GA,Chin Loy K,Kim CH,Grover W,Shin SY

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Volunteering as a health promotion intervention is positively related to improved health and well-being in civilians and older adults. Yet, the impacts of participating in a community-based volunteering program on returning military veterans have not been studied, nor have the outcomes for veterans who hav...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lawrence KA,Matthieu MM,Robertson-Blackmore E

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study demonstrated that traits and features associated with several types of personality disorders are related to work performance and the ability to conform to requirements of military life. The Schedule for Nonadaptive and Adaptive Personality and a peer nomination procedure were used to assess traits associate...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Fiedler ER,Oltmanns TF,Turkheimer E

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Potential health issues arising from embedded metal fragment injuries are an operational health issue in the military medical community. Embedded fragment injuries can occur not only from standard-use munitions, but also from improvised explosive devices (IEDs). With few exceptions, the behavior of metal fragments, wh...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Kane MA,Kasper CE,Kalinich JF

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Foreign bodies, in particular sand and soil particles, can cause considerable reaction in wounds and remain in tissues indefinitely. The introduction of foreign material as a contaminant in wounds and intracavitary injuries to military personnel deployed in the Persian Gulf region can be a complicating factor in treat...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Perdue P,Kazarian KK,Odeyale C,Quance J,Hayward I,Williams T

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aristotle saw that the striving of humanity was toward being well - a physical, mental and spiritual state where life flourished. A contemporary definition of health recognizes that disease and disability can and often do co-exist with wellness. In this new conception, health is transformed from a state that requires ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bradley KL USA (Ret),Goetz T,Viswanathan S

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The objective was to determine if the Mobile Device Outcomes-based Rehabilitation Program (MDORP) improved strength, mobility, and gait quality in service members (SMs) and Veterans with lower limb amputation (LLA). METHODS:Seven SMs and 10 Veterans with LLA enrolled and were trained to use a mobile senso...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Gaunaurd I,Gailey R,Springer B,Symsack A,Clemens S,Lucarevic J,Kristal A,Bennett C,Isaacson B,Agrawal V,Applegate B,Pasquina P

更新日期：2020-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Penetrating trauma is frequently encountered in forward deployed military combat hospitals. Abdominal blast injuries represent nearly 11% of combat injuries, and multiplanar computed tomography imaging is optimal for injury assessment and surgical planning. We describe a multiplanar approach to assessment of blast and...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Fischer TV,Folio LR,Backus CE,Bunger R

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Suicide, as one of the greatest problems of maladjustment to the military environment, has been a subject of investigation in the Army of Serbia and Montenegro (former Yugoslav Army) for more than six decades. The Suicide Prevention Program was implemented in December 2003. The aim of the study was to follow-up the ap...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Dedic G,Panic M

更新日期：2007-05-01 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：:Tick bites, associated clinical symptoms, and antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi were investigated in 77 Finnish army recruits training during summer in an endemic region and 50 control recruits serving outside the habitat of ticks. During a follow-up of 6 months, 26.9% of the study recruits reported tick bites. ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Oksi J,Viljanen MK

更新日期：1995-09-01 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：:The U.S. Army Special Forces Medic, Military Occupational Specialty 18D, is a unique, enlisted, medical asset. The training of the 18D is demanding, lengthy, and selective. The 18D is trained to independently assess, and provide acute and long-term medical care for, a variety of medical conditions in support of the Sp...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Moloff AL,Bettencourt B

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:As the healthcare system shifts from fee-for service toward value-driven healthcare, interest has grown in medication-related quality metrics to evaluate quality and value within the healthcare system. While the Defense Health Agency (DHA) has taken steps to align healthcare quality measures across the ent...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Costantino RC,Nau D,Neigh JJ,Hoerner PJ,Hull JR,Perfetto E

更新日期：2020-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over 5,300 inguinal hernia repairs (IHR) were performed in the Military Health System in 2015. Chronic pain can be a debilitating complication, occurring in up to 34% of patients after IHR and impacts mission readiness. Gabapentin has been shown to be effective for postoperative analgesia in a variety of o...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Quail J,Spence D,Hannon M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumothorax is a condition where air exists in the chest cavity, outside the lung. The causes of pneumothorax are numerous and determining the etiology can aid in treatment and prevent recurrence. We describe a 47-year-old female patient with past medical history of endometriosis who presented to the emergency room w...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Guenther TM,Gustafson JD,Pribyl SM,Wozniak CJ

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Summer exercises in the continental United States bring many military personnel in contact with our four types of indigenous venomous snakes. Personnel with a knowledge of these snakes, their habits, and habitat, and who exercise common sense are much less likely to fall victim to a venomous bite. When a bite does occ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Murdock RT,White GL Jr,Pedersen DM,DeFaller JM,Snyder CC

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reports dental emergency rates and distribution of causes of dental emergencies at two expeditionary medical support facilities supporting operations Enduring Freedom/ Iraqi Freedom. A retrospective cohort analysis of 9948 soldiers deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and 1467 soldie...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Dunn WJ,Langsten RE,Flores S,Fandell JE

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent conflicts have contributed to an escalation in combat-related psychiatric disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although technological advances have increased the speed from which battlefield injuries reach definitive care, mental health conditions have continued to rise. This study sought...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Wilson CB,Harre J,Shaak T,Francis J,McLaughlin LD

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent outbreaks of mysterious skin lesions on multiple personnel at several military facilities were initially blamed on spiders. Requests were made for pest inspection and control to remedy the situation. Greater scrutiny of the situation led to a hypothesis that instead of spiders, an infectious outbreak of communi...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Pagac BB,Reiland RW,Bolesh DT,Swanson DL

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dual-task performance, in which an individual performs two tasks simultaneously, is compromised following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Proficient dual-task performance is essential in a military setting for both military member safety and execution of skilled tasks. To address the unique needs of mi...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Penko AL,Linder SM,Miller Koop M,Dey T,Alberts JL

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Military commanders frequently mention that communicating difficult or taboo information is especially challenging. In the context of gender-integrated ground combat service there may be additional communication challenges for military commanders who may be unaccustomed to leading both men and women. Often, military c...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Moosey M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal was to show the epidemiological characteristics and clinical manifestations of Lyme borreliosis in Croatia. METHODS:Data on registered Lyme borreliosis cases were analyzed and the most common clinical manifestations of the disease, based on meta-analysis of the data collected, are described. RESULT...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Mulić R,Antonijević S,Klismanić Z,Ropac D,Lucev O

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00