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Amputation trends in military personnel during the Israel-Hamas war in 2023-24

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To characterize the mechanisms, distribution, and outcomes of traumatic limb amputations among military casualties during the Israel-Hamas War, and to evaluate …

Posttraumatic stress symptoms, father–child relationships, and paternal functioning among Israeli male Veterans: The mediating role of paternal overcontrol

Abstract: Empirical studies have documented the relationship between posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and fathering problems among combat veteran fathers. However, scientific …

Unlocking potential: Commanders' perspectives on the work efficiency and skillsets of autistic adults in non-combat military roles

Abstract: Background: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), present challenges, particularly with respect to employment. The Roim-Rachok Program (RRP) trains individuals with ASD for …

Exploring Veterans’ military stress experiences and coping mechanisms through draw-and-tell

Abstract: This study explores veterans’ coping mechanisms related to stressful and traumatic military experiences through their responses to a draw-and-tell task using …

A randomized controlled trial of an online dialectical behavior therapy skills intervention for war-related distress

Abstract: Objective: Living in war-afflicted regions involves long-term detrimental consequences for emotional well-being. Given the prevalence of ongoing conflicts worldwide, …

High rate of immediate and early post-traumatic venous thromboembolism in combat soldiers

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a known complication of trauma. Combat-related injuries …

Posttraumatic growth and well-being among body handlers: The role of resilience, coping strategies, and belief in a just world

Abstract: This study examined psychological adaptation among 161 Israeli reserve soldiers who served as body handlers following the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack. The study …

The challenges faced by Bedouin soldiers after release from IDF military service and their struggle to reintegrate into civilian life within their community

Abstract: A qualitative study focused on the experiences of young Bedouin Israeli citizens who volunteered to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces. The study aimed to understand the …

Longitudinal predictors of satisfaction with life and happiness among recently discharged combat Veterans

Abstract: Only a few studies have examined the predictors of veterans' psychological well-being during their first year after military service. The present study examined the …

The roles of dissociation and depression in PTSD among soldiers exposed to combat

Abstract: Exposure to severe combat situations significantly raises the risk of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Trauma survivors may use dissociation as a …

The impact of modern warfare on the nature of spinal injuries in combat trauma: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: STUDY DESIGN: Nationwide retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence and epidemiology of combat-related spinal injuries during the Israel-Hamas war. …

Military service roles and ALS among Veterans: A matched case–control study

Abstract: ABSTRACT While military service is an established risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), it remains unclear whether this association is linked to combat. We …