Tag: Military
Most Severe Forms of Mental Illness Lead to Highest CVD Risk
Findings seen in both male and female veterans with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia
Guidelines Developed for Reducing Suicide in Veterans
Authors examined benefits, harms of nonpharmacologic, pharmacologic approaches
Traumatic Brain Injury May Up Risk for Suicide in Veterans
Degree of severity can influence link between TBI and risk for suicide, risk for suicide by firearm
U.S. Air Force Orders Day Off Training to Focus on Suicide Epidemic
Air Force reports 30 more suicides among airmen so far this year compared with the same time last year
Cardiovascular Health Poorer in Army Personnel Than Civilians
Prevalence of ideal blood pressure lower in U.S. Army personnel versus NHANES respondents
Mental Health Treatment, Diagnoses Up in Military Children
Mental health diagnoses, visits, prescriptions increased since 2003
Minor Birth Defects Up in Progeny of Female Gulf War Veterans
Higher prevalence seen for minor birth defects, including eye and musculoskeletal anomalies
Three Interventions Involved in Decrease in Combat Mortality
Increased use of tourniquets, blood transfusions, rapid prehospital transport time key to mortality reduction
Higher Optimism Tied to Lower Odds of Pain After Deployment
Soldiers with low optimism had increased odds of reporting new back pain, joint pain, headaches
Dementia Risk Up in Women With Military-Linked Risk Factors
Risk for developing dementia higher for women with TBI, PTSD, and depression
