by Andrew Marshall

What is the Incidence of Exertional Hyponatremia in the US Armed Forces, 2001-2016

Research Paper Title Update: Exertional hyponatremia, active component, U.S. Armed Forces, 2001-2016. Abstract From 2001 through 2016, there were 1,519 incident diagnoses of exertional hyponatremia among active component service members (incidence rate: 6.9 cases per 100,000 person-years [p-yrs]). The incidence rate in 2016 (6.6 cases per 100,000 p-yrs) represented a decrease of 23.3% from 2015.… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Foot Fasciotomies in Foot & Ankle Trauma

Research Paper Title Effectiveness of foot fasciotomies in foot and ankle trauma. Background Foot compartment syndrome (FCS) has been reported to cause neuropathic pain, claw or hammer toes, and motor and sensory disturbances. The optimal treatment of FCS is controversial. The purpose of this study was to determine if foot fasciotomies improve patient outcomes in… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

The Utility of Iloprost in Treating Non-freezing Cold Injuries

Research Paper Title Potential new treatment for non-freezing cold injury: is Iloprost the way forward? Background Non-freezing cold injury (NFCI) remains largely under-reported, and is of particular importance in the armed forces where its prevalence is greatest. Iloprost, a synthetic prostaglandin I2 analogue, has previously been used with some success in the treatment of vasospastic… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Streptococcus & Royal Marines Recruits

Research Paper Title Asymptomatic group: A Streptococcal throat carriage in Royal Marines recruits and Young Officers. Background A prospective observational study was conducted in Royal Marines (RM) recruits to investigate throat carriage of group A Streptococcus (GAS) and incidence of soft tissue infections. Methods 1,012 RM recruits were followed through a 32-week training programme, with… Read More