Streamlining Physical Recovery Processes in Military Settings

Introduction Efficiency is not just a buzzword in military healthcare environments, it is a lifeline. For the wounded warrior, recovery time is mission-critical. The less time soldiers spend navigating convoluted physical therapy billing and recovery processes, the faster they return to full strength.Streamlining these systems is paramount, and yet, it presents its own set of… Read More

What is Military Psychiatry?

Introduction Military psychiatry covers special aspects of psychiatry and mental disorders within the military context. The aim of military psychiatry is to keep as many serving personnel as possible fit for duty and to treat those disabled by psychiatric conditions. Military psychiatry encompasses counselling individuals and families on a variety of life issues, often from… Read More

7 Steps To Become A Military Nurse

Introduction The noble profession of nursing holds a special place in society, encompassing compassion, expertise, and the unwavering commitment to care for those in need. While nursing offers diverse opportunities, one particular path stands out for those with a calling to serve their country: becoming a US military nurse. This career presents an exceptional opportunity… Read More

COVID-19 & the Spanish Influenza: Combating an Invisible Enemy

Research Paper Title Combating an invisible enemy: the American military response to global pandemics. Abstract The present moment is not the first time that America has found itself at war with a pathogen during a time of international conflict. Between crowded barracks at home and trenches abroad, wartime conditions helped enable the spread of influenza… Read More

The Epidemiology of Blast Neurotrauma

Research Paper Title Epidemiology of Blast Neurotrauma: A Meta Analysis of Blast Injury Patterns in the Military and Civilian Populations. Background Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) due to bombing-related terrorism remain an omnipresent threat to our global society. The aim of this study was to elucidate differences in blast injury patterns between military and civilian victims… Read More

How is the Management of Melanoma Patients by Non-Dermatologists in the Military Health System?

Research Paper Title Management of Melanoma Patients by Non-Dermatologists in the Military Health System: A Retrospective Observational Study. Background Compared to their civilian counterparts, military personnel can have more exposure to sunlight and, as recent studies have shown, do have an increased incidence of melanoma. Given the inherent challenges service members may face in getting… Read More

Outlining the Unmet Healthcare Needs of ROK Personnel

Research Paper Title Annual Disease Experience by Type and Correlations with Unmet Healthcare Needs among ROK Military Personnel. Background The National Statistical Yearbook of Defence 2018 issued by the Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of National Defence reported that the number of patients using military hospitals steadily increased from 2008 to 2017. However, in the… Read More