Introduction British armed forces Service personnel with medical conditions or fitness issues which affect their ability to perform their duties will generally be referred to a medical board for a medical examination and review of their medical grading. This may result in the patient being downgraded to allow for treatment, recovery and/or rehabilitation. The Medical… Read More
Introduction Returning to peak physical fitness after deployment is a challenge many active-duty service members face. The shift back to regular military duties often brings unique obstacles that can affect physical conditioning. While the demands of deployment vary, they frequently impact strength, endurance, and overall fitness levels. For military personnel, regaining fitness post-deployment is not… Read More
Introduction A tactical formation (or order) is the arrangement or deployment of moving military forces such as infantry, cavalry, armoured vehicles, military aircraft, or naval vessels. Formations were found in tribal societies such as the pua rere of the Māori, and ancient or medieval formations which include shield walls (skjaldborg in Old Norse), phalanxes (lines… Read More
Research Paper Title Multiple breath washout: A non-invasive tool for identifying lung disease in symptomatic military deployers. Background Military deployments to austere environments since 09 November 2001 may put “deployers” at risk for respiratory disease. Sensitive, non-invasive tools for detecting large and small airways injury are needed to identify early disease and help inform management… Read More
Research Paper Title The Effect of Deployment on Pulmonary Function in Military Personnel With Asthma. Background Military personnel with a diagnosis of asthma report increased respiratory symptoms in the deployment and post-deployment periods. The long-term effect of deployment on pulmonary function in this population is unknown. This study sought to determine the effect of deployment… Read More
Research Paper Title Blast in Context: The Neuropsychological and Neurocognitive Effects of Long-Term Occupational Exposure to Repeated Low-Level Explosives on Canadian Armed Forces’ Breaching Instructors and Range Staff. Background Currently, there is strong interest within the military to better understand the effects of long-term occupational exposure to repeated low-level blast on health and performance. To… Read More
Of all the potentially dangerous professions in the world, few compare with the extremes faced by military personnel. There are benefits: regular medical checks, exceptional health insurance, generous vacation allowances, educational opportunities, and excellent pay. But soldiers on active service face the possibility of death, serious physical injury, or mental scars. For those in service,… Read More
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