Introduction Wanting to stay physically fit is one of the best things you can do for yourself. However, vigorous exercise, while beneficial for the body and mind, does come with its fair share of risks. Military fitness training programmes have been developed to help people reach impressive levels of performance. But the risk of injury… Read More
Introduction With some knee injuries you can recover without requiring surgery because there are now several innovative techniques available. So, let’s explore platelet-rich plasma therapy, ozone joint therapy, viscosupplementation, and knee bracing. Knee Bracing According to Cleveland Clinic, knee braces help to support the knee and take pressure off of joints, so they are ideal… Read More
Introduction In this article we are going to briefly outline extra wide womens shoes and why it is important to get the right size in general, but specifically when exercising. The general principles outlined below can also be applied to men. One of the commonly cited causes of sore or problematic feet is ill-fitting footwear,… Read More
Research Paper Title Repatriation for diseases or non-battle injuries (DNBI): long-term impact on quality of life. Background Throughout history, diseases and non-battle injuries (DNBI) have threatened deployed forces more than battlefield injuries. During the Dutch involvement in Afghanistan, the amount of DNBI that needed medical evacuation out of theatre (60%) exceeded the number of battle… Read More
A smart glue could fill cuts in the outer eyeball sustained during battle, protecting the eye until the wound can be stitched by someone skilled in microsurgery. “Each day that no intervention is taken, the risk of permanent vision loss increases,” says Jack Whalen of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. His team has… Read More
Research Paper Title Multimodality Imaging Approaches for Evaluating Traumatic Extremity Injuries: Implications for Military Medicine. Abstract Significance: Military service members are susceptible to traumatic extremity injuries that often result in limb loss. Tremendous efforts have been made to improve medical treatment that supports residual limb function and health. Despite recent improvements in treatment and novel… Read More
Research Paper Title Multimodality Imaging Approaches for Evaluating Traumatic Extremity Injuries: Implications for Military Medicine. Abstract Significance: Military service members are susceptible to traumatic extremity injuries that often result in limb loss. Tremendous efforts have been made to improve medical treatment that supports residual limb function and health. Despite recent improvements in treatment and novel… Read More
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