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Lindsey Nielsen, Diane C. Homeyer, Paige E. Waterman, Roseanne A. Ressner, Amy C. Weintrob, Michael Zapor, Joshua D. Hartzell, Timothy Burgess, Erik Snesrud, Lauren C. Fiske, Anuradha Ganesan, Tyler E. Warkentien
Publikováno v:
Military Medicine. 181:530-536
Rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria (RGNTM) have yet to be described in combat-related injuries. This study investigates the epidemiology, clinical findings, treatment, and outcomes of RGNTM infections among combat casualties wounded in Afgha
Publikováno v:
Military Medicine. 178:e1151-e1155
Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a rare systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology characterized by spiking fever, arthritis or arthralgia, rash, and leukocytosis. The nonspecific findings and epidemiology of the disease can complicate t
Publikováno v:
Military Medicine. 171:526-529
The etiology of sarcomas is not clear. Environmental exposures have been implicated as potential agents in the development of some sarcomas, but more research is needed. The military health system (MHS) may be able to provide population-based informa
Publikováno v:
Military Medicine. 168:460-464
We recently evaluated a cluster of cases of disseminated coccidioidomycosis referred to the Naval Medical Center San Diego. Between March and June of 2002, seven cases were diagnosed and treated. In a 5-year record review (March 1997-February 2002),
Publikováno v:
Military Medicine. 168:135-138
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is emerging as a community-acquired organism. A number of recent reports have documented its involvement in a variety of infections in which no risk factors for nosocomial transmission are present. T
Publikováno v:
Military Medicine. 166:1007-1017
Although musculoskeletal disorders of the low back and upper extremities can affect military readiness, little is known about their extent and risk factors in the U.S. Marine Corps. Using the Defense Medical Epidemiology and Defense Medical Surveilla
Autor:
Joseph Moore, Thomas Allen Balcom
Publikováno v:
Military Medicine. 165:921-924
Objective The objective of this study was to characterize injuries occurring to crew members aboard a U.S. Navy ship. Methods A retrospective review of crew member medical records was conducted covering a 90-day period during which the ship was inter
Autor:
James H. Burden, Allen B. Thach, Paul Hshieh, Thomas P. Ward, Jimmy J. S. Lau, Rodney D Hollifield
Publikováno v:
Military Medicine. 165:683-686
Objective: To develop prevention and treatment modalities for eye injuries, ophthalmologists require epidemiological data on the various types of eye injuries. This study sought to define eye injury patterns in the U.S. armed forces. Method: Data on
Publikováno v:
Military Medicine. 165:515-520
On average, about 25% of male and 50% of female enlisted recruits sustain one or more injuries during basic training. Because data on military officer populations are sparse, this study investigated injury incidence, injury rates, and modified duty d
Publikováno v:
Military Medicine. 164:648-652
This uncontrolled observational study examined the injury and medical discharge outcomes in 318 female and 1,634 male recruits as a result of changes to the Australian Army recruit physical training program. Changes included cessation of road runs, i