abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2014, the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps deployed to Monrovia, Liberia, to operate a 25-bed Ebola treatment unit (ETU) constructed by the U.S. Military. The ETU was named the Monrovia Medical Unit (MMU) and was constructed from an U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS)...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Pierce WF,Ready SD,Chapman JT,Kulick C,Shields A,Wang J,Andrews K,Childs RW,Bell C,Kosyak A,Pham J

更新日期：2017-09-01 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:Volunteering as a health promotion intervention is positively related to improved health and well-being in civilians and older adults. Yet, the impacts of participating in a community-based volunteering program on returning military veterans have not been studied, nor have the outcomes for veterans who hav...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lawrence KA,Matthieu MM,Robertson-Blackmore E

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The standardized mortality rate of rhabdomyolysis (RM) in Active Duty U.S. Army Soldiers is considerably higher than in the civilian population. RM occurs when large amounts of intracellular contents from damaged skeletal muscle escape into circulation, leading to serious sequelae (e.g., acute renal failure, hyperkale...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hill OT,Scofield DE,Usedom J,Bulathsinhala L,McKinnon C,Kwon P,Haley T,Carter R 3rd

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Altered body structures that occur with the loss of a lower limb can impact mobility and quality of life. Specifically, biomechanical changes that result from wearing a prosthesis have been associated with an increased risk of falls or joint degeneration, as well as increased energy demands. While previous st...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Mahon CE,Pruziner AL,Hendershot BD,Wolf EJ,Darter BJ,Foreman KB,Webster JB

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous leishmaniasis typically presents as a painless papule progressing to an ulcer or plaque. In this case study of the ear, the disease manifested as a small painful bump progressing into redness and swelling about the ear with purulent drainage. After multiple oral/intravenous antipseudomonal, antistaphylococca...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Goodrich ES,Sears SC,Sorrells T,Radike JK,Miladi A,Glass JS

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the more commonly occurring mental disorders following potentially traumatizing events soldiers may encounter when deployed abroad. One of the first-line recommended treatment options is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). The number of studie...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Köhler K,Eggert P,Lorenz S,Herr K,Willmund G,Zimmermann P,Alliger-Horn C

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Scientific publication in academic literature is a key venue in which the U.S. Department of Defense's Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System (GEIS) program disseminates infectious disease surveillance data. Bibliometric analyses are tools to evaluate scientific productivity and impact o...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Reaves EJ,Valle R,Chandrasekera RM,Soto G,Burke RL,Cummings JF,Bausch DG,Kasper MR

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deployed service members exposed to burn pit smoke can experience a multitude of symptoms. Respiratory symptoms after burn pit smoke exposure are well recognized, but neurologic symptoms are less well recognized. There are reports of migraines triggered by odors but no specific reports of new onset migraines...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Chalela JA

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The modern military battlefields are characterized by the use of nonconventional weapons such as encountered in the conflicts of the Gulf War I and Gulf War II. Recent warfare in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans has introduced radioactive weapons to the modern war zone scenarios. This presents the military medicine ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Durakovic A

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (SOF) soldiers deploy frequently and conduct military operations through special warfare and surgical strike capabilities. Tasks required to execute these capabilities may induce physical and mental stress and have the potential to degrade soldier physiological status. N...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Farina EK,Taylor JC,Means GE,Williams KW,Murphy NE,Margolis LM,Pasiakos SM,Lieberman HR,McClung JP

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) affect primarily young people (17-24 years). The U.S. Military, with many young people, strives to maintain effective STD treatment and prevention programs using current methods. Laboratory testing technology and capacity are important for appropriate clinical management...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Leamer NK,Jordan NN,Pacha LA,Latif NH,Garges EC,Gaydos JC

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical radiculopathy is a common disorder that portends significant morbidity. The presence of radiculopathy can have a debilitating effect on patients as well as a significant economic impact. Active duty military patients with increased physical occupational demands can be significantly impacted by cervi...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Zarkadis NJ,Cleveland AW,Kusnezov NA,Dunn JC,Caram PM,Herzog JP

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite greater than 60,000 nonfatal firearm injuries per year in the United States, retained shrapnel is a relatively rare cause of systemic lead toxicity with less than 100 cases reported in the medical literature since 1867. While intra-articular retained shrapnel as a cause of lead toxicity is well-des...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Grasso IA,Blattner MR,Short T,Downs JW

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Military personnel risk injury due to accidents, disasters, and military threats during Phase Zero "shaping" operations. Medical facilities must be poised to respond. METHODS:The U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR) covers more than 50% of the earth's surface; relevant Clinical Practice...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Walker JJ,Stockinger ZT,Chinn CG

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blast-induced neurotrauma has affected more than 300,000 service members. It is important to understand the effect of single and repeated shock-blast wave exposures on the neuropsychological behavior of soldiers, to offer them better protection, diagnostics, and treatment. Preclinical animal models and helmet design s...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Chandra N,Sundaramurthy A,Gupta RK

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Army vision standards have varied little from Aviation's nominal birth. On the basis of classic Snellen acuity, we simply cannot predict threshold skill levels of any one individual(s). A growing number of Army Flight Surgeons, clinicians, and vision scientists have argued for the inclusion of contrast acuit...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lattimore MR

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Soldiers failing to meet Army Regulation 600-9 (AR 600-9) for weight-to-height standards are required to undergo body fat taping assessment. This article describes a clinical performance improvement project in which battalion medical staff identified a simpler way to improve on meeting AR 600-9 standards wit...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bernstein SA,Lo M,Davis WS

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The liver stages of Plasmodium parasites are important targets for the discovery and development of prophylactic drugs. METHODS:A real-time in vivo imaging system was used to determine the level of luminescence measured from firefly luciferase expression by sporozoites developing in hepatocytes in different...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Li Q,Xie L,Caridha D,Roncal N,Zeng Q,Zhang J,Zhang P,Hickman M,Read L

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Structural changes in the human body resulting from aging may affect the response to altered levels of O2 and CO2. An abnormal ventilatory response to a buildup of CO2 in the inspired air due to rebreathing may result in adverse effects, which will impair the individual's ability to function under stress. Th...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ofir D,Yanir Y,Eynan M,Aviner B,Biram A,Mullokandov M,Bar R,Arieli Y

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dietary intake of military initial entry trainees is often inadequate because of the structured food environment, lack of snacking, and limited time for meals. Inadequate intake during training increases risk for injury, poor performance, and attrition from training. A performance nutrition initiative was ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bartlett CG,Stankorb S

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Young military Service Members with traumatic unilateral lower limb amputations may be at a high risk for developing knee osteoarthritis (OA). There is growing evidence for potential influence and predictive value of nonsystemic risk factors on development and progression of primary knee OA in older adults...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Farrokhi S,Mazzone B,Yoder A,Grant K,Wyatt M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Endotracheal intubation (ETI) is an important skill for all emergency providers; our ability to train and assess our learners is integral to providing optimal patient care. The primary aim of this study was to assess the inter-rater reliability (IRR) and discriminant validity of a novel field ETI assessment ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hart D,Clinton J,Anders S,Reihsen T,McNeil MA,Rule G,Sweet R

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent conflicts have contributed to an escalation in combat-related psychiatric disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although technological advances have increased the speed from which battlefield injuries reach definitive care, mental health conditions have continued to rise. This study sought...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Wilson CB,Harre J,Shaak T,Francis J,McLaughlin LD

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reorganization of the Army and critical assessment of Army Graduate Medical Education programs prompted the Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Consultant to the Army Surgeon General to initiate a review of current Army OEM residency training. Available information indicated the Army OEM residency ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Gaydos JC,Mallon TM,Rice WA

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：:In December 1913, a board of medical officers was appointed to adapt new U.S. Army equipment to the needs of the Hospital Corps. One of the improvements concerned substitution of the satchel-like Hospital Corps pouch used to carry first aid equipment. A waist belt with 10 pockets, known as the medical belt, was devise...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Wever PC,Korst MB,Otte M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the influence of various statistical analysis approaches while assessing the marginal effect of polypharmacy (prescription of multiple psychotropics including a first-line antidepressant) on all-cause hospital admission among veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. METHODS:Data wer...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Stock EM,Copeland LA,Tsan JY,Zeber JE,Veronin MA,Thompson AW

更新日期：2016-10-01 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：:Hymenoptera venom allergy accounts for approximately 17% of all cases of anaphylaxis. Insect stings are a common occurrence across the world, with significant impact on active duty personnel. Venom immunotherapy (VIT) provides an effective treatment for those with systemic reactions to insect stings and other similar ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Mikals K,Beakes D,Banks TA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Many work to ensure that women veterans receive appropriate and timely health care, yet the needs of those living in rural areas are often ignored. This is a critical oversight given the multitude of reports documenting rural access problems and health disparities. Lacking this, we are unable to plan for and...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Brooks E,Dailey NK,Bair BD,Shore JH

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Suicidal ideation may be associated with all-cause mortality. Available research shows that treatment of depression reduces the risk of all-cause mortality in patients with suicidal ideation. However, this finding has not been replicated in a clinical population, where patients have various mental health conditions. W...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Shiner B,Riblet N,Westgate CL,Young-Xu Y,Watts BV

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transfusion of freshly collected blood products (FCBP) is sometimes necessary to save service member (SM) lives in austere deployed environments. Recipients of FCBPs are administratively tracked and offered serial serologic testing via the Armed Services Blood Program "Blood Look Back" (BLB) program to assur...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Johnson LA,Ballard TP,Kania M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chyle leaks are a rare but potentially fatal complication of head and neck surgery carrying an incidence as high as 8.3%. The development of a chyle leak carries significant morbidity ranging from delayed wound healing to oropharyngeal fistulas. Presented here is a case of a chyle leak that developed following a left ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Meyer CD,McLeod IK,Gallagher DJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：:Like all health care delivery systems, the U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System (MHS) strives to achieve top preventative care and population health outcomes for its members while operating at an efficient level and containing costs. The objective of this study is to understand the overall efficiency perf...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Bastian ND,Kang H,Swenson ER,Fulton LV,Griffin PM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severely injured patients have difficulty recalling their intensive care unit (ICU) experience which may contribute to emotional trauma. An ICU patient journal contains a short summary of key events during the ICU stay, and has been shown to improve emotional well-being. This project evaluated the feasibility and perc...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Hester M,Ingalls NK,Hatzfeld JJ

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00