Tag: Military
Early Transfusion Tied to Lower Mortality in Combat Casualties
Reduction in mortality at 24 hours and 30 days for U.S. military combat casualties in Afghanistan
Military-Related Trauma Tied to Eating Disorder Symptoms
Observed in male veterans, the association is apparently unrelated to combat
Study Details Humanitarian Surgical Care in Afghanistan
A total of 5,768 local national civilians had surgery; 49.3 percent classified as non-war-related conditions
AMA Joins Brief Seeking VA Coverage of Sex Reassignment Sx
Several organizations support transgender veterans seeking to repeal policy of not covering SRS
Post-Deployment Screening Has Limited Benefit in U.K. Military
Screening based on tailored advice does not reduce prevalence of disorders or increase help-seeking
Under-Reporting of Child Abuse Suspected Within U.S. Army
Some children may be 'falling through the cracks of a broken system,' researcher says
Sickle Cell Trait Doesn’t Up Mortality Risk in U.S. Soldiers
However, SC trait was linked with significantly higher risk of exertional rhabdomyolysis
Obesity Prevalent in Military Service Members, Veterans
Obese more likely to be male, older, less educated, in Army or Navy, or no longer in military
Army Has the Highest Suicide Risk in U.S. Military
Firearms implicated in about two-thirds of cases
Well-Being of Kids From Military Families Suffers During Wartime
Children of military families at higher risk of substance abuse, violence, carrying weapons
