by Andrew Marshall

Left Ventricular Wall Thickness & British Army Recruits

Research Paper Title Left Ventricular Wall Thickness and the Presence of Asymmetric Hypertrophy in Healthy Young Army Recruits: Data from the LARGE Heart Study. Background To use cardiovascular magnetic resonance to investigate left ventricular wall thickness and the presence of asymmetrical hypertrophy in young army recruits before and after a period of intense exercise training.… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

What is the Prevalence of Renal Pathology in the British Armed Forces?

Research Paper Title Military Nephrology: A Review of Cases 1985-2011. Background Evidence of the prevalence of renal pathology in military populations is rare, probably as a result of a traditionally cautious military medical attitude that limits applicants with evidence of renal disease joining the Armed Forces and the continued service of military personnel who develop… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Cold Injuries: Knowledge & Preventative Strategies

Research Paper Title Cold Injuries in Contemporary Conflict. Background To describe the cases of cold injury sustained during the most recent winter operational tour of Afghanistan, Op HERRICK 15. Methods Retrospective review of all notified British military cases of cold injury sustained between 01 October 2011 and 30 March 2012 recorded by the UK Medical… Read More