Group A Streptococcus Outbreak in a Canadian Armed Forces Training Facility.

abstract：:The purpose of this case presentation is to discuss right upper quadrant pain as an atypical presenting symptom in pulmonary infarction and review the typical computed tomography (CT) imaging features of pulmonary infarction to improve diagnostic accuracy. Pulmonary infarction results from occlusion of distal arterial...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Fosmire ST,Gibson GN,Copeland JC,Maydew MS,Eggers C

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data are reported from a sample of 2,991 spouse physical abusers who received Air Force Family Advocacy Program (FAP) services and who volunteered to complete program evaluation measures that were administered before and after treatment and at a 6-month follow-up. As expected, after treatment compared with before trea...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Brewster AL,Milner JS,Mollerstrom WW,Saha BT,Harris N

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Smallpox, or vaccinia, has been eradicated worldwide as a disease; however, it may be weaponized and is thus a required immunization when military members deploy to certain parts of the world. Materials and Methods:We report two unusual cases of genital autoinoculation following smallpox vaccination. Res...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Whittington JR,Rollene NL,Gist RS

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study's objective was to describe: (1) patterns of cancer prevalence and type, (2) patient demographics, and (3) the sources, and cost, of medical care in the military beneficiary population using the Military Health System administrative databases. Calendar year 2002 patient enrollment, inpatient and outpatient ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Crawford RS 3rd,Wu J,Park D,Barbour GL

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological studies often have to rely on a participant's self-reporting of information. The validity of the self-report instrument is an important consideration in any study. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the validity of self-reported Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) scores. The APFT is admi...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Jones SB,Knapik JJ,Sharp MA,Darakjy S,Jones BH

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared general psychological symptoms measures on all Brief Symptom Inventory symptom dimensions and the Global Severity Index from samples of deployed and nondeployed U.S. Army soldiers. Psychological symptom measures were taken from samples of soldiers during deployment to operations in the Persian Gulf...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Stuart JA,Halverson RR

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. The Center for Disease Control Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recognized the potential benefits of immunizing young men beginning at age 11 or 12 years and continuing through ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Halista CE,Kline RJ,Bepko J

更新日期：2020-06-08 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：:The purpose of this study was to analyze the assumptions underlying the Army's Weight Control Program (AWCP) and to determine whether overweight and normal-weight soldiers differed with respect to health risk, health status, self-motivation, psychological symptomatic distress, and physical fitness. The sample consiste...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Troumbley PF,Burman KD,Rinke WJ,Lenz ER

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps operates a health network for Israel Defense Forces soldiers. Secondary medicine is included in the services to which soldiers are entitled. It is provided to military personnel through two parallel systems: within the Medical Corps specialists' clinics and through the auspices ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Goldberg A,Pliskin JS,Peterburg Y

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Routine military deployments place great stress on military families. Before South African soldiers can be deployed, they undergo a comprehensive health assessment, which includes a social work assessment. The assessment focuses on the resilience of the family system to estimate how well the family will cope when expo...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Van Breda AD

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess the impact of a pilot nutrition intervention program on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of female combat soldiers in basic training serving in the Israeli army and to determine changes in nutrient intake. Seventy recruits participated in the intervention. Anthropometric me...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Herzman-Harari S,Constantini N,Mann G,Lencovsky Z,Stark AH

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The current treatment options for neuropathic pain due to nerve injuries are limited and largely unsatisfactory. Mesenchymal stem cell transplantation (MSC) has shown promise as an emerging therapy for neuropathic pain. However, a number of critical parameters, including the sources of cells, the number of c...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Liu L,Hua Z,Shen J,Yin Y,Yang J,Cheng K,Liu A,Wang L,Cheng J

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serotonin syndrome (SS) is a life-threatening condition, usually precipitated by a combination of serotonergic agents. Data regarding the incidence and management of SS in obstetrics are limited. This study presents a case of SS provoked by an atypical antipsychotic in a second trimester, singleton gestation, and revi...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Asusta HB,Keyser E,Dominguez P,Miller M,Odedokun T

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the clinical outcomes of an aggressive combined cooling technique for exertional heatstroke in Thailand. METHODS:We analyzed patients who were diagnosed with exertional heatstroke between 1995 and 2007. Outcomes were assessed both in hospital and at 3 months follow-up. RESULTS:Twenty-eight case...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Sithinamsuwan P,Piyavechviratana K,Kitthaweesin T,Chusri W,Orrawanhanothai P,Wongsa A,Wattanathum A,Chinvarun Y,Nidhinandana S,Satirapoj B,Supasyndh O,Sriswasdi C,Prayoonwiwat W,Phramongkutklao Army Hospital Exertional Heatstro

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sulfur Mustard (SM) is a potent alkylating agent with electrophilic property which has been used as a chemical warfare agent in at least 12 conflicts. It has reemerged as a major threat in recent years. Medical attention is primarily concerned with its action on the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract which may be compl...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Naghii MR

更新日期：2002-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is a commonly experienced symptom after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Blast injury- or blunt injury-related mechanisms for mTBI in veterans can also affect musculoskeletal structures in the neck, resulting in comorbid neck pain (NP). However, it is unknown whether the pres...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Shahidi B,Bursch RW,Carmel JS,Carranza AC,Cooper KM,Lee JV,O'Connor CN,Sorg SF,Maluf KS,Schiehser DM

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Community-acquired pneumonia can compromise readiness of recruits and service members operating in confined spaces. Often respiratory pathogens are implicated in outbreaks. In July 2008, 5 Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL students entering an intense period of training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado reported with c...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Coon RG,Balansay MS,Faix DJ,Hawksworth AW,Patterson MB,Blair PJ

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rate of war-related amputations in current U.S. military personnel is now twice that experienced by military personnel in previous wars. We reviewed the literature for health outcomes following war-related amputations and 17 studies were retrieved with evidence that (a) amputees are at a significant risk for devel...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Robbins CB,Vreeman DJ,Sothmann MS,Wilson SL,Oldridge NB

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Department of Defense (DoD) requires service members to complete regular health assessments for identification of deployment-related physical/behavioral issues and environmental/occupational exposures. Compliance among active duty Department of the Navy personnel varies; however, and the impact of incomplete asses...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Luse TM,Slosek J,Rennix C

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proper treatment of younger patients who have suffered ischemic stroke and who have no stroke risk factors other than antiphospholipid antibodies is unsettled. We propose a rationale to support adding dietary supplementation with calcium and vitamin D to the present standard regimen of anticoagulant therapy for th...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Newmark J,Newmark HL,Marden LA

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to identify potential training to enhance comprehensive soldier fitness, this analysis searched MEDLINE via PubMed and elsewhere for 33 reasonably significant modalities, screening over 11,500 articles for relevance regarding soldier resilience. Evaluation of modalities that are exclusively educational or cog...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Rees B

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this project was to evaluate the use of preprocedural mouth rinses in Army dental clinics. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three hundred six-question surveys were distributed to 10 Army dental organizations throughout the United States and Germany during the period from March 2001 to March 2002. Two h...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hennessy B,Joyce A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To evaluate the long-term refractive results of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) performed by the military in a veteran population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital sites (Puget Sound, Buffalo, and Washington D.C.) obtained ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Godiwalla RY,Magone MT,Kaupp SB,Jung H,Cason JB

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema (NCPE) is a rare entity manifested by pulmonary edema with normal pulmonary arterial pressures. NCPE has been described in children and recently reported in adults. Onset is rapid and late recognition or inappropriate treatment may lead to a fatal outcome. Most adult cases have been att...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Soldano SL,Place LB,Edwards FH,Cohen AJ

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare responses of practicing military and civilian primary care physicians to a series of standardized inhalational anthrax cases. METHODS:A series of three randomly selected case vignettes adapted from the 2001 anthrax attack along the East Coast of the United States were mailed to a convenience sampl...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Stephens MB,Marvin B

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Damage control resuscitation (DCR) is a strategy for resuscitating patients from hemorrhagic shock to rapidly restore homeostasis. Efforts are focused on blood product transfusion with whole blood or component therapy closely approximating whole blood, limited use of crystalloid to avoid dilutional coagulopathy, hypot...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Cap AP,Pidcoke HF,Spinella P,Strandenes G,Borgman MA,Schreiber M,Holcomb J,Tien HC,Beckett AN,Doughty H,Woolley T,Rappold J,Ward K,Reade M,Prat N,Ausset S,Kheirabadi B,Benov A,Griffin EP,Corley JB,Simon CD,Fahie

更新日期：2018-09-01 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