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ADAPTations to low load blood flow restriction exercise versus conventional heavier load resistance exercise in UK military personnel with persistent knee pain: protocol for the ADAPT study, a multi-centre randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Muscle atrophy, muscle weakness and localised pain are commonly reported following musculoskeletal injury (MSKI). To mitigate this risk and prepare individuals to return …

Oral Health and Physical Performance in Asian Military Males: The Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Health in Armed Forces

Abstract: Bacjground/purpose: It is unclear about whether the oral health has impact on physical performance. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the association between oral …

Postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptive use among active-duty, female US Army soldiers

Abstract: Background: Postpartum use of long-acting reversible contraception has been found to be effective at increasing interpregnancy intervals, reducing unintended pregnancies, …

The impact of the war in Ukraine on the reproductive health of female military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To explore the link between mental health, physical well‐being, and reproductive system pathology in females who suffered war‐related concussions. Methods: …

Nurse-led supportive coordinated transitional care (CTraC) program improves care for Veterans with serious illness

Abstract: Background: The Coordinated Transitional Care (CTraC) program is a telephone-based, nurse-driven program shown to decrease readmissions. The aim of this project was to …

Tri-service reserves continuous attitude survey: 2023

Abstract: This survey of Volunteer Reserves covers satisfaction with various aspects of being a reservist. These statistics are used to inform the development of policy and measure …

UK service personnel medical discharges: financial year 2022/23

Abstract: This official statistic provides information on medical discharges among UK regular service personnel. The bulletin focuses on medical discharges within the most recent …

Barriers and facilitators to gender-affirming hormone therapy in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In 2011, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) established a policy for the delivery of transition-related services, including gender-affirming hormone …

Cannabis and cannabinoids for pain and posttraumatic stress disorder in military personnel and Veterans

Abstract: This viewpoint discusses a clinical trial that investigated cannabis and cannabinoids for pain and posttraumatic stress disorder in military personnel and Veterans.

Delayed cognitive impairments in a rat model of Gulf War Illness are stimulus-dependent

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) collectively describes the multitude of central and peripheral disturbances affecting soldiers who served in the 1990–1991 Gulf War. While the …

Dog ownership may promote cardiometabolic health in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Dog ownership has been associated with reduced cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in civilian epidemiological samples. Associations between dog ownership and …

Patterns of psychotropic drug use in veterans with epilepsy: Do drug interactions matter?

Abstract: Patients with epilepsy are likely to suffer from psychiatric comorbidities, including depression and anxiety. They often require treatment with multiple psychotropic …