Initiating an ophthalmic laser program for VA outpatients.

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：INTRODUCTION:Commercially available junctional tourniquets (JTQs) have several drawbacks. We developed a low-cost, compact, easy to apply JTQ. The aim of this study was to assess the tourniquets' safety and efficacy in a swine model of controlled hemorrhage. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Five pigs were subjected to controlled...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Nachman D,Dulce D,Wagnert-Avraham L,Gavish L,Mark N,Gerrasi R,Gertz SD,Eisenkraft A

更新日期：2020-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A retrospective study on the occurrence of septic syndrome and septic shock, as well as multiorgan failure, in the wounded at the Split Clinical Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU). PATIENTS AND METHODS:From 1991 to 1995, 257 wounded persons were treated at the Split Clinical Hospital ICU. Criteria for sep...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bacić A,Gluncić I

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Military operations have produced neuropsychiatric (NP) casualties throughout history. The same is true for radiation accidents. Although we have not carried out military operations in nuclear environments, related experience suggests that operations performed under low-level radiation conditions could serve to compou...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Landauer MR,Young RW

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Squamous cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix typically has a curable precancerous phase of 5 to 10 years, during which the Papanicolaou (Pap) test can often detect characteristic cytologic features. The records of 126,024 Pap tests from January 1994 through June 1999 were reviewed. The distribution of cervical dyspla...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ollayos CW,Peterson M

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testicular pain has a wide differential and the nonspecific presentation should be triaged rapidly for urgent diagnosis and treatment. Scrotal pyoceles are uncommon collections of purulent fluid between the visceral and parietal tunica vaginalis, usually secondary to acute epididymo-orchitis, intra-abdominal infection...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Martin CD,Sulava E,Bloom A

更新日期：2020-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Camp Bullis, Texas, is an active training facility for the U.S. Army and Air Force with a storied history dating back to the late 19th century. In the early 1940s, an epidemic of a seasonal tick-borne rickettsial-like illness occurred at Camp Bullis; the last case was reported in 1947. To date, the etiology of this di...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Murray CK,Dooley DP

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The difficulty and importance of developing and implementing a definition of quality in health care is discussed. Some current definitions are considered, and a recommended definition of quality health care is presented. ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Buck AS

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis and management of concussion can be difficult in a combat environment, especially in the absence of loss of consciousness or post-traumatic amnesia. As no validated test exists to diagnose or grade neurocognitive impairment from a concussion, the military currently employs the Military Acute Concussion E...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Coldren RL,Kelly MP,Parish RV,Dretsch M,Russell ML

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to explore the nature of information in after-action reports in terms of nursing practice and the utility of using after-action reports in a feedback loop to improve nursing training. This was a three-phase, mixed-method, qualitative study, using focus groups, phone surveys, and e-mail su...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ross MC,Smith KK,Smith A,Ryan R,Webb L,Humphreys S

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tinnitus is an auditory problem frequently reported by military personnel and is currently responsible for 1 billion dollars annually in disability compensation. Recent military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan saw high levels of combat exposure coupled with a surge in blast weaponry, both of which can ad...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： MacGregor AJ,Joseph AR,Dougherty AL

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Since January 2002, pre-deployment training of forward resuscitative and surgical units has taken place at the U.S. Army Trauma Training Center (ATTC) in Miami, FL. In June 2019, the 240th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team (FRST) conducted the first pre-deployment Surgical Readiness Training Exercise (SU...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Huh J,Brockmeyer JR,Bertsch SR,Vanderspurt C,Batig TS,Clemens M

更新日期：2021-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The contribution of American military surgeons to the development of orthopedic surgery has not previously been explored. The experiences of American military surgeons in conflicts from the Civil War to Iraq and Afghanistan have advanced the orthopedic discipline, resulting in important developments within the field, ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Schoenfeld AJ

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stress fractures are caused by repetitive low-impact activities. It is important to have a high index of suspicion in diagnosing and treating stress fractures early for remodeling to occur. This is a case report of a 19-year-old female military recruit with stress fractures of the right foot. The patient had an extend...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Duran-Stanton AM,Kirk KL

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The establishment of the first dental office of the Croatian Dental Corps (CDC) in the city of Zadar represented at the same time the beginning of the CDC. This article describes the front-line experience of a dentist who volunteered to provide basic medical help, which eventually laid the groundwork for providing gen...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Jelaca-Bagić S,Sipina J,Visković R,Cakarun Z,Vlatković I,Biloglav D

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) with associated subcutaneous emphysema is an uncommon and generally benign condition. We describe an occurrence of SPM that occurred from yelling in a U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor. The patient describes yelling at Marine recruits the day prior when he felt a pop "behind his no...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Singla M,Potocko J,Sanstead J,Pepper P

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The medical literature describes very few cases of bilateral femoral neck stress fractures in healthy adolescents. We studied the case of a healthy adolescent male Marine who suffered severe bilateral femoral neck stress fractures within a span of 7 months. As his level of exercise was no different than his other coll...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Romero AN,Kohart SR

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：:In an attempt to overcome some of the difficulties encountered with transabdominal ultrasonography we report on 55 patients who underwent 88 transvaginally directed sonograms. In 24 patients in whom a diagnosis of an early intrauterine pregnancy was made, the mean crow-rump length (CRL) was 10.7 mm (range, 3 to 27). I...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Smith CV,Hoskins IA,Eglinton GS

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Return to play and risk factors for functional limitations have been widely reported among athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) but has not been well studied in the military population. Methods:We conducted a retrospective review of all active duty service members who underwen...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Antosh IJ,Patzkowski JC,Racusin AW,Aden JK,Waterman SM

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to report the device lessons learned from an emergency tourniquet program and, in particular, to emphasize analysis of discarded devices recovered after clinical use. METHODS:Discarded tourniquet devices were analyzed after use in emergency care of war casualties to determine wea...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Kragh JF Jr,O'Neill ML,Walters TJ,Dubick MA,Baer DG,Wade CE,Holcomb JB,Blackbourne LH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Given the role of perceived stress in disability and suicidality in the military, intervening early before service members become at risk for severe injuries, hospitalizations, and chronic disability could improve health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility and acceptability o...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Abanes J,Hiers C,Rhoten B,Dietrich MS,Ridner SH

更新日期：2020-02-13 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：:Presented is the first descriptive data on a large military Podiatry Clinic supporting largely combat troops. Data consist of initial podiatric problems of soldiers and other beneficiaries of podiatric care. Demographic, physician referral patterns, and other pertinent summarized survey information of outpatient utili...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Jones RO,Christenson CJ,Lednar WM

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A cavum septum pellucidum is an anatomical variant that is usually considered an incidental finding of little clinical significance. This is a fluid-containing structure between the lateral ventricles whose walls exhibit lateral bowing and are 10-mm apart or greater. It has been hypothesized that enlarged cys...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Frattalone AR,Neely ET

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Medical solider readiness processing (SRP) needed to continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. We developed a rapid practice improvement project to allow for a hybrid virtual medical SRP/in-person medical SRP to decrease exposure risk. A retrospective review comparing this virtual SRP to a historical in-perso...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ramirez A,Owshalimpur D,Mount C,Schofield C

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Little attention is given in psychiatry residency programs to preparing graduates to occupy division psychiatry slots. The first part of this paper discusses several guidelines: preparations to make before leaving for a new post; immediate steps to take upon arrival; the place of the Division Mental Health Service in ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ritchie C,White R

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spine injuries are more prevalent among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans than among veterans of previous conflicts. The purpose of this investigation was to characterize the context, mode, and clinical outcomes of spine injuries sustained by U.S. military personnel in theater. Injury and clinical data from patients who s...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Szuflita NS,Neal CJ,Rosner MK,Frankowski RF,Grossman RG

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the goals of the 1999 International Conference on Low-Level Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures was to review current and anticipated capabilities for measuring the quantity and quality of radiation exposures using personal dosimetry systems, fieldable spectroscopy equipment, and modeling strategies. T...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Naquin TD,Dhermain J,Kearsley EE,Caswell RS

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00