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Obesity and overweight: First comprehensive overview in the French Armed Forces

Abstract: Introduction: The global rise in obesity is well-established, with significant health implications. This study aims to comprehensively assess overweight and obesity …

'Hidden' anger as a risk factor for operational health: An exploratory approach among French military personnel

Abstract: Military personnel are repeatedly exposed to multiple stressors, and are sometimes characterized by high levels of anger. Evidence suggests that this anger can become …

Implementation of a primary prevention program for posttraumatic stress disorder in a cohort of professional soldiers (PREPAR): protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can manifest after a traumatic event where the individual perceives a threat to his or her …

Return to sport and duty in French military personnel after medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) is a surgical option for medial femorotibial osteoarthritis, which preserves articular cartilage by …

Long-term consequences of spirometry during military routine medical examinations on smoking cessation compared to minimal advice

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Smoking kills 8 million people a year worldwide. It is the most prevalent cause of death in France by cancer, cardiovascular, or respiratory diseases. Minimal …

Role of unit physicians and challenges encountered in the follow-up of military personnel with cancer

Abstract: Introduction: General practitioners (GPs) play a central role in the management and coordination of care of patients with malignant tumors and blood diseases. Civilian …

Long-term hearing loss after acute acoustic trauma in the French Military: A retrospective study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Acute acoustic trauma (AAT) is characterized by cochlea-vestibular signs following intense noise exposure, often caused by impulse noise. French military …

Neurosurgical consultation referral from the forces: Regarding 328 patients referred to the Department of Neurosurgery, Sainte Anne Military Hospital, France

Abstract: Introduction: There are little data regarding elective referral to the military specialist, especially considering common pathologies such as spinal diseases, which, in …

Clinical description of sleep and trauma-related nightmares in a population of French active-duty members and Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a major public health problem. The most frequent complaints in this pathology are sleep disorders and …

Neurosurgical management of penetrating spinal cord injury in the French Armed Forces during the Afghan campaign

Abstract: From March 2010 to June 2013, the French neurosurgical team at Kabul International Airport (KaIA) role 3 hospital managed 11 cases of war-related penetrating spinal cord …

Self-Representations of Military Veterans Suffering From Chronic Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: The Role of Sport

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric illness that is very prevalent in both civilian and military environments. The clinical course, …

Blast Injury of the Hand related to Warfare Explosive Devices: Experience from the French Military Health Service

Abstract: The objective was to report on the experience of the French Army Health Service in the management of blast injury of the hands related to warfare explosive devices. A …