by Andrew Marshall

Blood Donation: What is the Effect on Combat Readiness Skills?

Research Paper Title Donor Performance of Combat Readiness Skills of Special Forces Soldiers are Maintained Immediately after Whole Blood Donation: A Study to Support the Development of a Prehospital Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Program. Background Bleeding is a major cause of death in combat settings, and combat casualties in shock may benefit from fresh whole… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Femoral Neck Stress Fractures & Royal Marine Recruits

Research Paper Title Displaced Femoral Neck Stress Fractures in Royal Marine Recruits: Management and Results of Operative Treatment. Background Femoral neck stress fractures (FNSF) represent 3.5%-8% of stress fractures in military recruits; potentially resulting in medical discharge and/or complications. The incidence of displaced FNSF in the British Army has been reported as 1.8 in 10,000… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

When To Consider A Differential Diagnosis?

Research Paper Title Significant Neurological Presentations in Commando Trained Personnel: Case Studies and Consideration of Differential Diagnosis. Abstract A 27-year-old Royal Marine presented to his sickbay following two episodes of sudden onset visual disturbance. A subsequent MRI Scan demonstrated ischaemic changes in the territory of his right posterior cerebral artery. Transthoracic echocardiography was normal but… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

The Motivation to Benefit from Exercise

There is no doubt about the benefits of exercise. Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases and conditions. Despite the wealth of information about the benefits of exercise, sedentary adults often find it hard to change their behaviour in a sustainable manner.… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

The Role of a Royal Navy General Duties Medical Officer in Helicopter Assault Force Operations: A Reflective Article

Research Paper Title The Role of a Royal Navy General Duties Medical Officer in Helicopter Assault Force Operations: A Reflective Article. Abstract Royal Navy General Duties Medical Officers (RN GDMOs) are employed in land operations in Afghanistan in much the same way as British Army GDMOs. In this article the author explores how time with… Read More