Nicola MacLeod, writing in the British Medical Journal, answers questions about working as a doctor in the British Army: How difficult is it to get into the army medical services? There are plenty of opportunities to join as a doctor. I joined at university and enjoyed financial support through my last three years of study on… Read More
Mortality of First World War NZ Military Personnel
Research Paper Title Mortality of First World War Military Personnel: Comparison of Two Military Cohorts. Objective To identify the impact of the first world war on the lifespan of participating military personnel (including in veterans who survived the war). Design & Setting Comparison of two cohorts of military personnel, followed to death, leaving New Zealand to… Read More
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
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
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
How Does Depression Present in the British Army?
Research Paper Title The Presentation of Depression in the British Army. Background The British Army is predominately composed of young men, often from disadvantaged backgrounds, in which Depression is a common mental health disorder. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to construct a predictive model detailing the presentation of depression in the army that… Read More
What are (Military) Patient Needs from General Practice following a Traumatic Injury?
Research Paper Title Patient Needs from General Practice following a Traumatic Injury: A Qualitative Study using Narrative Interviews with British Service Personnel. Background To explore the first period of sick leave in military patients following a traumatic battle injury, and the role of primary care. To identify if and where patients perceived difficulties. Methods Participants… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 