Introduction A 2022 study by Daniel Dyball and colleagues relating to UK military personnel found that sustaining a combat injury was linked to a 46-67% higher likelihood of reporting symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety compared to personnel who were not injured. This statistic underscores the interrelation of mental and physical health among military personnel… Read More
Introduction “The use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may be a bar to pre-Service entry, but it would depend on the underlying reason.” Navy Command goes on to state “Each case would be considered on its own merits against current medical entry standards. Refer to JSP 950 Medical Policy – Leaflet 6-7-7: Joint Service Manual… Read More
Introduction Soldiers stationed in diverse locations, work tirelessly to protect their nation, braving harsh weather and challenging conditions. In these demanding environments, the soldier’s well-being is paramount. However, it is not always readily available, especially in remote or conflict-prone regions where medical facilities may be limited or non-existent. This is where virtual care steps in… Read More
Introduction The Defence Health Agency (DHA) is a joint, integrated combat support agency that enables the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, and US Space Force medical services to provide a medically ready force and ready medical force to Combatant Commands in both peacetime and wartime. The DHA supports the delivery of integrated, affordable,… Read More
Introduction Executive Order 13139 – entitled Improving Health Protection of Military Personnel Participating in Particular Military Operations – as an executive order (EO) issued by US President Bill Clinton on 30 September 1999. Purpose It outlines the conditions under which Investigational New Drug (IND) and off-label pharmaceuticals can be administered to US service members. An… Read More
Introduction Albert Ross Tilley, CM OBE (24 November 1904 to 19 April 1988) was a Canadian plastic surgeon who pioneered the treatment of burned airmen during the Second World War. Early Years Tilley was born in Bowmanville, Ontario and graduated from the University of Toronto in 1929. He opened a private practice in Toronto at… Read More
Research Paper Title Diagnosis and treatment of traumatic vascular injury of limbs in military and emergency medicine: A systematic review. Background Traumatic vascular injury is caused by explosions and projectiles (bullets and shrapnel); it may affect the arteries and veins of the limbs, and is common in wartime, triggering bleeding, and ischaemia. The increasing use… Read More
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