The effect of the M43 and M17 protective masks on stereoacuity.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This article addresses the design of a robust autopilot for the delivery of intravenous anesthesia drugs. METHODS:A mathematical framework that expresses the pharmacological variability of a patient population into uncertainty bounds is proposed. These bounds can be effectively used to tune the parameters of...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bibian S,Dumont GA,Black I

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arteriopathy associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection and clinical acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is well-documented. The pathophysiology of this arteriopathy may vary in different vascular beds. Although arteriopathy of central nervous system (CNS) circulation has been recognized in pediatric patien...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Statler JD,Slaughter CR,Ronsivalle JA

更新日期：2007-06-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Prolonged field care for junctional wounds is challenging and involves limb movement to facilitate transport. No studies to date have explored the efficacy of gauze products to limit rebleeding in these scenarios. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We randomly assigned 48 swine to QuikClot Combat Gauze, ChitoGauze, Nu...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Landers GD,Townsend C,Gaspary M,Kachur R,Thorne B,Stuart S,Henao J,Zarow GJ,Natarajan R,Boboc M

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Civilian emergency response personnel who assist at chemical or biological disaster scenes are likely to be novices at functioning in chemical-biological (C-B) protective clothing (CBC) meant for use on contaminated battlefields. Such teams must be aware that CBC imposes numerous physiological, psychophysiological, an...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Krueger GP

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study evaluated the factors that contribute to stress and the psychological difficulties of the Italian military component of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This group was compared with a homogeneous group stationed in Italy. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was performed in...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ballone E,Valentino M,Occhiolini L,Di Mascio C,Cannone D,Schioppa FS

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trauma disclosure is the initial step toward healing trauma-related distress. This study used qualitative methods to better understand factors facilitating and inhibiting change in the disclosure process. Fifty-six veterans were interviewed about their disclosure experiences between August 2004 and 2005. Emerging them...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Jeffreys MD,Leibowitz RQ,Finley E,Arar N

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Amputations are increasingly prevalent because of medical complications associated with diabetes, meningitis, peripheral vascular disease, and neoplasms as well as road traffic accidents and war. The use of ultrasound (U/S) to diagnose the cause of pain in the residual limb of amputees is presented togethe...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： O'Reilly MA,O'Reilly PM,O'Reilly HM,Sullivan J,Sheahan J

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The challenges of managing military medicine over the last three decades have been complicated by rapidly changing priorities and redirections. Inspired by Kuhn's theory of "paradigm shifts," we can identify five distinct paradigms and four paradigm shifts that have dominated military medicine over the last 25 years. ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Brown FW

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brief structured clinical interviews are a key component of the Department of Defense postdeployment health reassessment program. Such interviews are critical for recommending individuals for follow-up assessment and care. To standardize the interview process, U.S. Army Medical Research Unit-Europe developed a structu...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Wright KM,Adler AB,Bliese PD,Eckford RD

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This was a pilot study to determine (1) whether it is feasible to effectively blind human subjects to the presence of the insect repellents N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET) and permethrin; (2) whether DEET affects the absorption of permethrin; and (3) whether combat videotape viewing and mental arithmetic are ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Roy MJ,Kraus PL,Cooper JA,Cherstniakova S,Coll R,Seegers CA,Deuster PA,Koslowe P,Law WA,Krantz DS,Cantilena L

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Military helicopters are increasingly agile and capable of producing significant G forces experienced in the longitudinal (z) axis of the body in a head-to-foot direction (+Gz). Dehydration and fatigue can adversely affect a pilot's +Gz tolerance, leading to +Gz-induced symptomatology occurring at lower +G...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： McMahon TW,Newman DG

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：:The results from a study undertaken to assess the smoking behavior of Greek warship personnel found that of the 274 participants, ages 19 to 38 years, 59.5% were current smokers who started the habit between the ages of 15 and 21 years. However, 33.1% of these current smokers started smoking after entering the Greek N...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Mazokopakis EE,Vlachonikolis IG,Lionis CD

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Appropriate and consistent use of condom remains an effective approach to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) intervention. We analyzed the baseline data gathered for a situationally based HIV/AIDS intervention to assess the potential predictors of condom use among the Uniforme...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Essien EJ,Ogungbade GO,Kamiru HN,Ekong E,Ward D,Holmes L Jr

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Decreased hip joint space has been associated with poorer outcomes after hip arthroscopy. The purpose of this study was to determine if a difference exists in hip joint degenerative findings in military versus civilian patients with FAI. METHODS:A single surgeon's case series was reviewed to identify all ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Dumont GD,Antosh IJ,Carmon P

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bone and soft-tissue loss are common extremity injuries sustained in current military conflicts. Selected host national patients had their definitive orthopedic care performed at our combat support hospital. Soft-tissue reconstruction can be a challenging task in this environment. There are several situation...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hsu JR,Beltran MJ,Skeletal Trauma Research Consortium.

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:There are few studies of the economic impact or value of lower extremity prosthetic services. Results from this study can inform the value proposition concerning prosthetic services within military health, where over 40,000 Veterans with limb-loss receive care for their amputations through the Veterans Administ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Dobson A,El-Gamil A,Shimer M,DaVanzo JE

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Military personnel during training and military operations are exposed to a large number of repeated exposures to low-level blast overpressure from a variety of sources. These exposures rarely produce a concussion, but anecdotal evidence from soldiers indicates that it can still cause transient neurologica...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Medda A,Funk R,Ahuja K,Kamimori G

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obstetric fistulae are a leading scourge for women in developing countries resulting, in severe individual suffering and devastating socio-economic repercussions for her family and community. The underlying causes of obstetric fistula stem from multiple factors to include poor nutrition, early marriage, in...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Gehrich AP,Dietrich C,Licina D,Satin M,Ahmed S,Huda N

更新日期：2020-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the present study was to assess the physical fitness of patients after apical resection and partial apical pleurectomy for the treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). Between 1982 and 1999, 58 patients received surgical treatment for PSP in our department. Twelve patients needed bilateral...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Fackeldey V,Franke A,Schachtrupp A,Becker HP,Schwab R

更新日期：2005-09-01 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：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：:Among Army aviators, the incidence of total hip arthroplasty (THA) is unknown. This study analyzes the incidence and aeromedical disposition of THA among Army aviators. The U.S. Army Epidemiology Data Register was queried for a 10-year period from calendar year 1987 to 1996. The aviators selected for this study cohort...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Clark DA,Mason KT,Belmont P

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical spine clearance requires clinicians to assess the reliability of physical examination based on a patient's mental status and distracting injuries. Distracting injuries have never been clearly defined in military casualties. METHODS:Retrospective review was conducted of patients entered into Departm...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Drew J,Chou VB,Miller C,Borg B,Ingalls N,Shackelford S

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexuality is an important part of health, quality of life, and general well-being, yet studies suggest that less than half of patients' sexual concerns are known by their physicians and that physicians are unaware of how common sexual concerns are among patients. The objective of this study was to determine ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Nusbaum MR,Gamble G

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe the case of a giant osteochondroma emanating from the L5 vertebral body and extending into the retroperitoneum of a 40-year-old man, causing low back pain. Osteochondromas are benign bony tumors that typically occur within the appendicular skeleton, although in the sporadic form, up to 4% occur in...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Rymarczuk GN,Dirks MS,Whittaker DR,Neal CJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Department of Defense Serum Repository (DoDSR) of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC), Silver Spring, Maryland, has over 55 million specimens. Over 80% of these specimens are linked to individual health data. In response to Congressional and Department of Defense (DoD) concern about toxic exposures...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Baird CP

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lower extremity amputee stump ulceration, irritation, and pain have been a deterrent to consistent long-term or continuous use of lower extremity prosthetics. This study is the first in a series that hypothesizes that these complications can be minimized through the insetting of a vascularized plantar free flap (VPFF)...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Smith LN,Richards WT,Mozingo DW,Lottenberg L

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hip fractures in the young are exceedingly rare and are usually seen in instances of high energy trauma or metabolically altered bone states. In this case report, we present an occult femoral neck fracture, diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging, in an otherwise healthy, young, active duty male patient with an isolat...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Cody JP,Evans KN,Kluk MW,Andersen RC

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00