Research Paper Title An unusual outbreak of Rickettsial infection among army soldiers engaged in reconnaissance mission in Northern Sri Lanka. Abstract Rickettsial infections (RI) are re-emerging in Sri Lanka. Sero-epidemiological studies show that Spotted Fever Group (SFG) is more prevalent in the Central hilly part of Sri Lanka while Scrub Typhus (ST) is predominantly seen in peripheral… Read More
Research Paper Title Deployment Status and Child Neglect Types in the U.S. Army. Background Increases in combat deployments have been associated with rises in rates of child neglect in U.S. military families. Although various types of child neglect have been described in military families, it is unknown whether deployment status is associated with specific types… Read More
Research Paper Title Buddy-aid battlefield pain management Background As members of the French Military Medical Service currently involved in the management of combat casualties in austere settings, the researchers read with great interest the study by Benov et al reviewing all cases of point of injury (POI) pain treatment documented in the Israeli Defense Force… Read More
Research Paper Title Personality Traits and Perception of Müller-Lyer Illusion in Male Chinese Military Soldiers and University Students. Background In military personnel, performance such as gun-shooting precision relies on factors such as the ability to resist visual illusion, and this misperception of visual stimulus might be linked with sensation seeking related personality. Methods The researchers… Read More
Research Paper Title Survey of health literacy level and related influencing factors in military college students in Chongqing, China: A cross-sectional analysis. Background Health literacy (HL) has become an important public health issue and is receiving growing attention. However, the HL levels of military college students in China have never been analysed. This study aimed… Read More
Research Paper Title Return to Preoperative Function After Autologous Cartilage Implantation of the Knee in Active Military Servicemembers. Background Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been shown to provide adequate durability, pain relief, and improved long-term functional outcomes in the average patient, but proof of its efficacy in individuals with greater than average physical demands is… Read More
Research Paper Title Suicide attempts in U.S. Army combat arms, special forces and combat medics. Background The US Army suicide attempt rate increased sharply during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Risk may vary according to occupation, which significantly influences the stressors that soldiers experience. Methods Using administrative data from the Army Study to Assess… Read More
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