Research Paper Title Vocal Cord Dysfunction related to Combat Deployment. Background Several aetiologies for vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), a syndrome of dyspnea, noisy breathing, and inspiratory vocal cord closure are suggested; there is no consensus on the predisposition to its development. One previously identified psychiatric aetiology is combat stress. Methods A retrospective review of military… Read More
UK Naval Service: Injury & Return to Work
Research Paper Title The Injury Burden of Recent Combat Operations: Mortality, Morbidity, and Return to Service of U.K. Naval Service Personnel following Combat Trauma. Background The study establishes the functional outcomes of service personnel injured in current conflicts by correlating data on initial injury to the findings of medical boards after trauma and reconstructive treatment.… Read More
Smoking & Combat Exposure
Research Paper Title Smoking among Troops deployed in Combat Areas and its Association with Combat Exposure among Navy Personnel in Sri Lanka. Background Among military personnel alcohol consumption and binge-drinking have increased but cigarette smoking has declined in the recent past. Although there is a strong association between smoking and PTSD the association between combat… Read More
Mental Health among Commando, Airborne & other UK Infantry Personnel.
Research Paper Title Mental Health among Commando, Airborne and other UK Infantry Personnel. Background Despite having high levels of combat exposure, commando and airborne forces may be at less risk of mental ill-health than other troops. As such the aim of the research was to examine differences in mental health outcomes and occupational risk factors… Read More
Return to Work & Military Combat-related Amputees
Research Paper Title Return-to-duty Rates among US Military Combat-related Amputees in the Global War on Terror: Job Description Matters. Background The purpose of this study was to identify the differences seen between military occupation services (MOS) in terms of amputation patterns, subsequent disabling conditions, and their ability to return to duty. Methods A retrospective study… Read More
Mental Health & UK Infantry Personnel
Research Paper Title Mental Health Among Commando, Airborne and Other UK Infantry Personnel. Background Despite having high levels of combat exposure, commando and airborne forces may be at less risk of mental ill-health than other troops. Aims To examine differences in mental health outcomes and occupational risk factors between Royal Marines Commandos (RMCs), paratroopers (PARAs)… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 