Economic Value of Prosthetic Services Among Medicare Beneficiaries: A Claims-Based Retrospective Cohort Study.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Service members (SMs) who are injured on deployment are at risk for myriad long-term health problems that may be ancillary to their physical injury, including high rates of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder, and poor health behaviors (e.g., problem drinking, cigarette and tobacco use, poor sleep...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： McCabe CT,Watrous JR,Galarneau MR

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Seasonal aeroallergens commonly cause allergic conjunctivitis, rhinorrhea, sinusitis, and cough in sensitized individuals. These clinical symptoms are the result of IgE-mediated type I hypersensitivity reactions, which trigger the degranulaton of mast cells and basophils. In contrast, aeroallergens are not common prec...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Fajardo KA,Wohltmann WE

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Piercing in general and particularly tongue piercing is gaining popularity in the Western world. The French army and so the French air force are concerned by this phenomenon. A case report of a pilot suffering from dental pain with operational consequences due to a dental fracture during Operation Trident (Kosovo) is ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Gunepin M,Derache F,Audoual T

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore response to vitamin D supplementation in active duty (AD) warfighters and translate findings into evidence-based health policy. BACKGROUND:Soldiers are at risk for musculoskeletal injuries and metabolic dysfunction that impact physical performance and military readiness; the link with low vitamin D ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： McCarthy MS,Elshaw EB,Szekely BM,Raju D

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anthrax is occasionally encountered by U.S. military physicians in the deployed setting, where limited resources make it difficult to obtain laboratory confirmation. We present a case of cutaneous anthrax diagnosed using a ruggedized polymerase chain reaction device in austere combat conditions. ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Pace S,Steigelman D,Norton SA,Krivda S

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a postpartum survey, comparing singles to married, we sought to expand existing information on pregnancy occurring among active duty service women. The study instrument was a 59-question survey distributed in the initial 24 hours postpartum and collected prior to discharge. The majority affirmed that pregnancy h...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Biggs RL,Douglas BH,O'Boyle AL,Rieg TS

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B (HBV) markers were studied in 710 subjects who had been on active duty for over 6 months in the Italian Armed Forces. The prevalence of HBsAg carriers was found to be 4.4%, while 31.6% of the subjects were positive for various HBV antibodies. A total of 137 subjects were vaccinated with an anti-HBV vaccine...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： D'Amelio R,Matricardi PM,Nisini R,Le Moli S,Fattorossi A,Di Addario A,Castagliuolo PP

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the risk to hearing health associated with duty on the flight deck of a Nimitz class aircraft carrier. Descriptive data includes time-weighted average noise exposure and an evaluation of temporary threshold shift for a group of nonaviator flight deck personnel (FD), and a comparison of accrued per...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Rovig GW,Bohnker BK,Page JC

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence of iron deficiency anemia in an obstetrics clinic with a secondary objective to determine predictors of iron deficiency anemia. METHODS:This is a retrospective study of obstetric patients from the Charleston Area Medical Center Women's Medicine Center, ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Turner S,Seybold D,Celestine C,Williams D

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While providing health care in rural Bolivia, 349 children under 4 years old were seen. Height and weight were measured and demographic data obtained. The purpose was to describe the prevalence of malnutrition and its associated socioeconomic factors. The sample included Mataco Indians and Bolivians of European or of ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Blount BW,Krober MS,Gloyd SS,Kozakowski M,Casey L

更新日期：1993-06-01 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：: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：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：:Erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis are immune-mediated epidermal conditions with variable clinical presentations. Although their clinical presentations often overlap, they have distinct etiologies and potential outcomes, which necessitate specific management strategies. This ca...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Newkirk RE,Fomin DA,Braden MM

更新日期：2020-09-18 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：:Substantial research has demonstrated an association between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and quality of sleep, particularly in veteran populations. The exact nature of this relationship, however, is not clear. The possibility that poor sleep is a more general experience among veterans has not been explored t...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lewis V,Creamer M,Failla S

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The severity of exertional heat illnesses (EHI) ranges from relatively minor heat exhaustion to potentially life-threatening heat stroke. Epidemiological surveillance of the types of and trends in EHI incidence depends on application of the appropriate International Classification of Disease, 9th Revision ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： DeGroot DW,Mok G,Hathaway NE

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) is a unique environment for its staff and patients. Several environmental influences distinctively affect health, medical, and nursing care. Six main areas of environmental concern for operational nursing were examined. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the internal envi...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： McKenzie RT,Boren DM

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many preventable diseases affecting troop strength are directly attributed to disease-carrying insects. The first line of defense against arthropod vectors is the use of personal protective measures. The concurrent application of DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) repellent on the skin and permethrin [(3-phenoxy-phenyl)me...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Young GD,Evans S

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tibial nonunions are a challenging situation for both healing and reconstruction when infection is added. In this retrospective study, we discuss the cases in which we had managed to obtain union by aggressive debridement, circular external fixature, and internal bone transport. Fourteen cases had been treated between...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Atesalp AS,Komurcu M,Basbozkurt M,Kurklu M

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Ranger training includes strenuous physical activities and despite heat mitigations strategies, numerous cases of serious exertional heat illness (EHI) occur. We developed an Arm Immersion Cooling (AIC) system that is not logistically burdensome and may be easily employed in training environments. PURPOSE:T...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： DeGroot DW,Kenefick RW,Sawka MN

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tourniquets are issued to deployed members of both the United States (U.S. military and the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The ease of removing the tourniquet from the pocket of the combat uniform may influence its time to application. The ADF uniform uses buttons to secure the pocket, whereas the U.S. unif...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Higgs AR,Maughon MJ,Ruland RT,Reade MC

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 30-year review of the Armed Forces Tumor Registry revealed that of 3,126 thyroid cancers on file, 82 were in the pediatric population. All of these cases were reviewed, and the mean age was found to be 13.8 years. There as a male-to-female ratio of 1:2.3. At the time of diagnosis, 33% had regional nodes and 6% had d...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Wassmuth Z,Ramirez SG

更新日期：1997-07-01 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：:Discharge diagnoses from October 1, 1987 to September 30, 1988 were analyzed to quantitate infection. Four hundred forty-nine (4.8%) of 9,290 discharges (excluding 1-day stays) were infections. Pneumonia, caused by all etiological agents, was responsible for 2.4% of the principal diagnoses. These data help define the ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Flournoy DJ,Belknap DC

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal was to assess the prevalence of prescribed and nonprescribed medicine use, use predictors, and origin of medicines for Finnish female conscripts during their voluntary military service. METHODS:An anonymous mail survey was conducted in April 1999 among all Finnish female conscripts on duty. RESULTS...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Linden K,Jormanainen V,Pietilä K,Sahi T

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the postinjury cognitive functioning of a sample of active duty, retired, and military beneficiaries who received traumatic brain injuries. Patients were seen in the neuropsychology clinic at Brooke Army Medical Center for a detailed cognitive and personality assessment. The scores on a major co...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Clement PF,Kennedy JE

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health care managers are faced with difficult decisions on a daily basis. Some of those issues involve productivity. Statistical analyses of patient and provider population dynamics offer an important tool with which to base decisions. In this study, two representative clinics out of seven were selected. The patient a...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Patterson CW

更新日期：2010-12-01 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：:Controversy exists over the use of atrioventricular synchronous pacing for patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy who are refractory to medical treatment. We present the case of an elderly man with severe-effort dyspnea attributable to hypertensive left ventricular hypertrophy with dynamic aortic outflo...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Wicks AB,Stajduhar K,Mascette A

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00