Tag: Military
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
Many Soldiers Who Attempt Suicide Have No Mental Health Dx
Similar medical, legal, family risk factors tied to suicide attempt regardless of mental health history
Third of Vets Who Own Firearms Store Them Loaded, Unlocked
Prevalence of practice linked to reasons for owning gun, perceptions about utility of guns stored safely
Military-Civilian Trauma System Partnership Developed
Partnership being fostered that will allow surgeons to retain skills between periods of conflict
