by Andrew Marshall

What is the Impact of the Obstructive Sleep Hypopnea-apnea Syndrome on Employment for Military Personnel?

Research Paper Title Impact of the obstructive sleep hypopnea-apnea syndrome treated on employment for military employment. Background The diurnal hypersomnia associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects soldier employment and deployability. In this study, we examined the impact of OSA on the employment of soldiers on continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) therapy by measuring several… Read More

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by Andrew Marshall

What are the Characteristics of post-traumatic blindness at the Yaoundé Army Training, Application and Referral Hospital?

Research Paper Title Characteristics of post-traumatic blindness at the Yaoundé Army Training, Application and Referral Hospital. Background The purpose of this research was to study the characteristics of blindness after ocular trauma. Methods In this retrospective descriptive study, the researchers considered the files of patients who had consulted the service for ocular trauma between January… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

French Navy: What is the Impact of Minor Surgery Emergencies in an Isolated Sea-Based Environment?

Research Paper Title Impact of Minor Surgery Emergencies in Isolated Sea-Based Environment: The French Navy Experience. Background The aim of this article was to determine whether some of the urgent (<24 hours) medical evacuations (MEDEVACs) (from French Navy surface ships in isolated situations but with an embarked medical officer) of patients suffering from minor surgical… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Reviewing Buddy-aid Battlefield Pain Management in the French Military Medical Service

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

by Andrew Marshall

Heat Acclimatisation: What is the Value of Short-term, Low-volume Training in the Operational Context?

Research Paper Title Short-Term, Low-Volume Training Improves Heat Acclimatization in an Operational Context. Background Personnel who travel to areas with a hot climate (WBGT > 27°C) may suffer from the heat (physiological strain, thermal discomfort, increased probability of heat illness), making them partially or fully inoperative. Performing physical activities during heat acclimatisation is known to… Read More