A comprehensive searchable repository providing access to international evidence and reports about the Armed Forces community. Updated each month using robust methodology, the repository can be used confidently by all to identify and access relevant evidence. A user-friendly search tool is available to support your research needs and includes the ability to specify key words, themes, author, year of publication, country of origin, methods used, and whether items have been peer reviewed.
Abstract: Introduction: Chronic multisymptom illnesses (CMI) such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long-COVID, and Gulf War Illness (GWI) are associated with …
Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause neuronal damage and cerebrovascular dysfunction, leading to acute brain dysfunction and considerable physical and …
Abstract: Importance: Women are a growing cohort within the U.S. military. Pelvic floor health is a component of health maintenance for which support needs vary by sex. The …
Abstract: Background: Evidence on return to sports/work after high tibial osteotomy (HTO) is limited, especially in a young, high-demand population. Purpose: To (1) identify …
Abstract: Despite emerging public concern regarding the sleep health of military personnel over the past two decades, there remains a dearth of research examining sleep health …
Abstract: Introduction: Injuries are the leading cause of medical encounters with over 2 million medical encounters for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and over 700,000 acute …
Abstract: Background: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is increasing in prevalence but there is a lack of population-based studies. We sought to determine the prevalence, …
Abstract: Background: The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command conducts explosives operations and training which exposes members to explosive charges at close proximity. This …
Abstract: Introduction: Spinal cord injuries often lead to significant motor and sensory deficits, as well as autonomic dysfunction. Compared with normal spinal injuries, …
Abstract: Background: Unhealthy behaviors impose costs on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) reducing productivity and readiness among military members (Hoge et al., JAMA …
Abstract: Introduction: The global rise in obesity is well-established, with significant health implications. This study aims to comprehensively assess overweight and obesity …
Abstract: The use of e-cigarettes ("vaping") by young adults has increased substantially in the past decade. Although health risks of long-term e-cigarette use remain unknown, …