Vitamin D and prostate cancer survival in veterans.

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：:Despite two decades of concerted federal government effort and the expenditure of billions of dollars, the war on cancer, as judged by mortality, is not going well. However, the mortality yardstick by which progress against cancer is often measured should be reassessed based upon current concepts of carcinogenesis. Th...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Riggs JE

更新日期：1994-04-01 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：:To examine the type and effectiveness of various strategies used by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fast jet (FJ) aircrew in self-referral and management of flight-related neck pain, a 6-section, 18-question survey tool was distributed to 86 eligible RAAF aircrew. Selective results from the sections evaluating aircr...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Netto K,Hampson G,Oppermann B,Carstairs G,Aisbett B

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigates the effects of long-term passive heat exposure and a 16-week basic military training program on heat acclimatization. Thirty recruits were tested on the zero (T1), 2nd (T2), 6th (T3), and 16th (T4) weeks of the basic military training program. The trials involved 1 hour of marching on a treadmi...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lim CL,Chung KK,Hock LL

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) conducts humanitarian assistance missions under the Overseas Humanitarian Disaster and Civic Aid program for the statutory purposes of training military personnel, serving the political interests of the host nation and United States, and providing humanitarian relief to foreign civ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Drifmeyer J,Llewellyn C

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined potential changes in perceptions of therapeutic ("working") alliance during a child's initial diagnostic interview from the parent's perspective. The major study objective was to determine whether parental perceptions of alliance vary by group (video teleconferencing [VTC], face-to-face [FTF]) over...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Penska K,Michael R,Messer SC,Smith R,Black NB,Cozza S

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine incidence of mental health diagnoses during initial service of U.S. active duty military members and identify associations with deployment, attrition, and suicide. METHODS:A retrospective cohort of 576,502 service members (SMs) newly enlisted between 2003 and 2006 was identified. Data included med...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ireland RR,Kress AM,Frost LZ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Civil war prisoners of war fared badly. But there was one extraordinary wartime development that promoted the humane treatment of captive enemy soldiers. Beginning in June 1862, Union and Confederate authorities regarded medical officers as non-combatants. Largely attributable to the initiative of Hunter Holmes McGuir...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Breeden JO

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of explosive armaments during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn has resulted in a significant number of injured U.S. service members. These weapons often generate substantial extremity trauma requiring multiple surgical procedures to preserve life, limb, and restore fu...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Pasquina PF,Isaacson BM,Johnson E,Rhoades DS,Lindholm MP,Grindle GG,Cooper RA

更新日期：2016-08-01 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：:At the direction of the Army Surgeon General, the Army behavioral health consultants in psychiatry, psychology, and social work assembled in Washington, DC immediately after the September 11, 2001 attack to plan and implement a proactive behavioral health response to the Pentagon attack. The goal was to minimize the s...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hoge CW,Orman DT,Robichaux RJ,Crandell EO,Patterson VJ,Engel CC,Ritchie EC,Milliken CS

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ethylene glycol is an inexpensive, readily available substance that may be associated with accidental or intentional toxicity. Toxicity from this substance may be encountered in the military and civilian populations. Because it is highly toxic and can result in death if not treated appropriately, it is imperative to r...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Cox RD,Phillips WJ

更新日期：2004-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:Many people are unaware of the science underlying the biophysical properties of Soldier clothing and personal protective equipment, yet there is a well-refined biomedical methodology initiated by Army physiologists in World War II. This involves a methodical progression of systematic material testing technol...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Santee WR,Potter AW,Friedl KE

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypersensitivity reactions to natural rubber latex are well-characterized occupational concerns for health care personnel. Health care providers are at increased risk for exposure and possibly transmission of vaccine preventable diseases. Therefore, many health care facilities require providers to be vacci...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Davenport J,Gomez R,Smith D

更新日期：2020-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the behavioral and psychological responses in a chemical environment is critical to individual health and unit functioning. Reports of incidents of acute nerve agent and other organophosphate exposures and of repeated low-dose toxic exposures can provide information about psychiatric symptomatology, perf...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Fullerton CS,Ursano RJ

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Damage to the lymphatic vessels may occur after surgery on the greater saphenous vein. We describe the development of a lymphocele in a patient after saphenous vein harvesting for a coronary artery bypass graft. Treatment of these lymphoceles should initially be conservative, but if this approach fails, surgical excis...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Velanovich V,Mallory P,Collins PS

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Weight or fat reduction and maintenance among military personnel and attainment of desired body composition and physical appearance are considered important. A high level of body fat has been shown to have an adverse effect on performance in a number of military activities. The effect of rapid weight loss on performan...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Naghii MR

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Combat casualties have endured an increase in traumatic lower extremity amputations secondary to improvised explosive devices. Often surgical control of the proximal vasculature is required. We evaluate the safety profile of exploratory laparotomy (EXLAP) for proximal control (PC) in combat-injured patients....

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hathaway E,Glaser J,Cardarelli C,Dunne J,Elster E,Safford S,Rodriguez C

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From May 21 to June 4, 1993, a collaborative training project involving U.S. Army veterinary personnel, the Lao-American Integrated Rural Development Project, and the Lao Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services occurred in the Houa Muang District of Houa Phan Province in northeastern Laos. The project focus wa...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Stanley OL

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This cross-sectional telephone survey study assessed prevalence rates of current chemical sensitivity, frequency of chemical odor intolerance, and self-reported Persian Gulf chemical exposures among 41 randomly sampled Department of Veterans Affairs outpatients who were Persian Gulf War (PGW) and PGW-era veterans. The...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bell IR,Warg-Damiani L,Baldwin CM,Walsh ME,Schwartz GE

更新日期：1998-11-01 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 possibility that western diets poor in omega-3 and rich in omega-6 fatty acids contribute to the increasing burden of chronic diseases including neurological problems is becoming recognized. Modern, westernized diets provide 80 to 90% of polyunsaturated fatty acids as omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) and are depleted in...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Innis SM

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

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：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：INTRODUCTION:Veterans with mental illness tend to have shorter life spans and suboptimal physical health because of a variety of factors. These factors include poor nutrition, being overweight, and smoking cigarettes. Nonphysical contributors that may affect quality of life are the stigma associated with mental illness...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Tessier JM,Erickson ZD,Meyer HB,Baker MR,Gelberg HA,Arnold IY,Kwan C,Chamberlin V,Rosen JA,Shah C,Hellemann G,Lewis MM,Nguyen C,Sachinvala N,Amrami B,Pierre JM,Ames D

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) evaluates the ability of an individual to perform activities related to employment. There is no FCE specific to the military population; therefore, a FCE for the military population (FCE-M) was developed to evaluate an injured service member's (SM) ability to return to duty. The ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Cancio JM,Oliver RA,Yancosek KE

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid user-friendly ABO-Rh blood typing kits (Eldon Home Kit 2511, ABO-Rh Combination Blood Typing Experiment Kit) were evaluated to determine their accuracy when used under simulated military field conditions and after long-term storage at various temperatures and humidities. Rates of positive tests between control g...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bienek DR,Charlton DG

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 26-year-old suspected Iraqi insurgent is brought to a Troop Medical Clinic in Baghdad, Iraq, with curious marks on his body. On questioning, he describes productive cough, subjective fever, drenching night sweats, and unintentional weight loss. This case shows a condition with which Western physicians are generally ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Zapor MJ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00