The Role of Mental Health Conditions in Early Detection and Treatment of Veterans With Alzheimer's Dementia
CONCLUSIONS: Mental health conditions were more likely in veterans with UD vs. AD diagnoses; comorbid MHC may contribute to delayed AD diagnosis.PMID:38668648 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usae161 (Source: Military Medicine)
Source: Military Medicine - April 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Maureen K O'Connor Byron J Aguilar Andrew Nguyen Dan Berlowitz Raymond Zhang Amir Abbas Tahami Monfared Quanwu Zhang Weiming Xia Source Type: research
World War I and the Thomas Splint: A Historical Review
Mil Med. 2024 Apr 24:usae108. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usae108. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe Thomas splint, the first practical traction splint for femoral fractures, revolutionized the capabilities of military medicine. Its usage in WWI lowered the mortality rate from 80% to nearly 15%. Its development not only shaped modern orthopedics but also established the splint as standard equipment in hospitals worldwide.PMID:38656831 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usae108 (Source: Military Medicine)
Source: Military Medicine - April 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Joseph R Danford Daniel J Stinner Source Type: research
Fulminant Heterotopic Ossification of the Lower Extremity After Gunshot Injury and Blunt Trauma: A Case Report
This article describes the clinical case of a 31-year-old male patient who suffered 2 traumatic events within 12 months-a gunshot wound in the lumbar spine/gluteal region followed by a severe traumatic brain injury with intracranial hemorrhage in a traffic accident as a pedestrian. Clinically, the patient was bedridden because of complete stiffening of the lumbar spine, both hip joints, and the left knee joint. After preoperative diagnosis, 3 surgical ablations of the HO were performed on both the hip joints and the left knee joint. In addition, physiotherapeutic exercise, postoperative nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ...
Source: Military Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Katharina Estel David Alexander Back Catharina Scheuermann-Poley Christian Willy Source Type: research
Analyzing and Assessing the Current Status of Heat-Related Illnesses in the South Korean Military
CONCLUSION: The army reported the highest number of heat-related illnesses among military branches, with soldiers comprising the majority of cases. This highlights the urgent need for enhanced heat illness prevention measures within army ranks. Notably, the incidence of these illnesses peaked during July and August, underlining the critical periods for intensified preventive efforts.PMID:38651564 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usae115 (Source: Military Medicine)
Source: Military Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jae-Hyeop Jung Hunjong Lim Sung Il Hwang Jeong-A Yu Source Type: research
Retention of En Route Cricothyroidotomy Skills in Novice Providers Following a Simulation-Based Mastery Learning Curriculum
CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that the skill required to perform a SC after initial mastery training does decay significantly. A brief refresher course can help increase retention of skills. Based on our findings SC skills should be refreshed at a minimum of every 6 months to assure optimal proficiency.PMID:38651572 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usae107 (Source: Military Medicine)
Source: Military Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Laura S Kraemer Joseph Lopreiato Haana McMurray Theepica Jeyarajah Rachel Dampman Sorana Raiciulescu Gerardo Capo Dosal Edward Jaffe Julia Switzer Mark Bowyer Source Type: research
Fulminant Heterotopic Ossification of the Lower Extremity After Gunshot Injury and Blunt Trauma: A Case Report
This article describes the clinical case of a 31-year-old male patient who suffered 2 traumatic events within 12 months-a gunshot wound in the lumbar spine/gluteal region followed by a severe traumatic brain injury with intracranial hemorrhage in a traffic accident as a pedestrian. Clinically, the patient was bedridden because of complete stiffening of the lumbar spine, both hip joints, and the left knee joint. After preoperative diagnosis, 3 surgical ablations of the HO were performed on both the hip joints and the left knee joint. In addition, physiotherapeutic exercise, postoperative nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ...
Source: Military Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Katharina Estel David Alexander Back Catharina Scheuermann-Poley Christian Willy Source Type: research
Analyzing and Assessing the Current Status of Heat-Related Illnesses in the South Korean Military
CONCLUSION: The army reported the highest number of heat-related illnesses among military branches, with soldiers comprising the majority of cases. This highlights the urgent need for enhanced heat illness prevention measures within army ranks. Notably, the incidence of these illnesses peaked during July and August, underlining the critical periods for intensified preventive efforts.PMID:38651564 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usae115 (Source: Military Medicine)
Source: Military Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jae-Hyeop Jung Hunjong Lim Sung Il Hwang Jeong-A Yu Source Type: research
Retention of En Route Cricothyroidotomy Skills in Novice Providers Following a Simulation-Based Mastery Learning Curriculum
CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that the skill required to perform a SC after initial mastery training does decay significantly. A brief refresher course can help increase retention of skills. Based on our findings SC skills should be refreshed at a minimum of every 6 months to assure optimal proficiency.PMID:38651572 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usae107 (Source: Military Medicine)
Source: Military Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Laura S Kraemer Joseph Lopreiato Haana McMurray Theepica Jeyarajah Rachel Dampman Sorana Raiciulescu Gerardo Capo Dosal Edward Jaffe Julia Switzer Mark Bowyer Source Type: research
Evaluating the Acceptability and Feasibility of Collecting Passive Smartphone Data to Estimate Psychological Functioning in U.S. Service Members and Veterans: A Pilot Study
CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this pilot study suggest that digital phenotyping is acceptable and feasible in a military sample and provides support for future larger investigations of this technology.PMID:38619334 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usae144 (Source: Military Medicine)
Source: Military Medicine - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Lauren S Schultz Mikela A Murphy Macayla Donegan Jonathan Knights Justin T Baker Matthew F Thompson Andrew J Waters Michael Roy Joshua C Gray Source Type: research
Emergency Department Use Among Combat and Non-Combat Post-9/11 Military Veterans
CONCLUSIONS: Those who deployed to a combat zone had a significantly higher rate of ED use compared to those who did not. Further, mental health-related ED diagnoses appeared to be more prevalent in combat Veterans. These findings highlight the unique health care needs faced by combat Veterans and emphasize the importance of tailored interventions and support services for this specific population.PMID:38613450 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usae155 (Source: Military Medicine)
Source: Military Medicine - April 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Christopher J Carvalho Aaron L Dalton Derek Boothroyd Tracy H Urech Anita A Vashi Source Type: research
Military Blood Supply and Distribution in USCENTCOM
Mil Med. 2024 Apr 9:usad493. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usad493. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn expeditionary environments, the consistent availability of blood for casualty care is imperative yet challenging. Responding to evidence and the specific needs of its expeditionary context, the US Central Command (USCENTCOM) prioritized supplying stored low titer O whole blood (LTOWB) to its units from March, 2023 onward. A strategy was devised to set minimal LTOWB on-hand supply benchmarks, determined by the number of operating beds and point of injury teams. This transition led to a 54% reduction in orders for packed red blood cell...
Source: Military Medicine - April 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Andrew Hall Cara Olsen Ryan Comes Steven McDaniel Michael Carrillo Ramey Wilson Matthew Hanson Source Type: research
Emergency Department Use Among Combat and Non-Combat Post-9/11 Military Veterans
CONCLUSIONS: Those who deployed to a combat zone had a significantly higher rate of ED use compared to those who did not. Further, mental health-related ED diagnoses appeared to be more prevalent in combat Veterans. These findings highlight the unique health care needs faced by combat Veterans and emphasize the importance of tailored interventions and support services for this specific population.PMID:38613450 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usae155 (Source: Military Medicine)
Source: Military Medicine - April 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Christopher J Carvalho Aaron L Dalton Derek Boothroyd Tracy H Urech Anita A Vashi Source Type: research
