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Probable trauma-associated sleep disorder among Ukrainian combatants with stress-related mental disorders

Abstract: The Russian-Ukrainian war has created a mental health crisis among combatants, with sleep disorders representing a critical aspect of combat-related conditions. The …

Psychological resilience in trench warfare: Leveraging mental health frameworks for Ukrainian soldiers

Abstract: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine War has highlighted the profound psychological toll of asymmetrical and hybrid warfare on military personnel, underscoring the need for …

Predictors of chronic pain, chronic opioid use and neuropathic pain in Ukrainian military patients with isolated thoracic injuries sustained during the Russia-Ukraine conflict: A single-centre prospective observational study

Abstract: PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the rate and predictors of (a) chronic pain, (b) chronic opioid use and (c) neuropathic pain in Ukrainian military …

Audiological and middle ear outcomes in Ukrainian soldiers with traumatic tympanic membrane perforation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Blast injury of the ear due to explosive force can result in perforation of the tympanic membrane and damage to the middle ear structures. This study …

Freeze my semen and I will join the war: The masculinization of the security-demography nexus

Abstract: This article explores and theorizes an aspect of war in the 2020s that has not previously been recognized in social science literature: The practice of soldiers freezing …

"Beauty is your duty?" The issue of appearance in Ukrainian media discourse about servicewomen

Abstract: This article examines the portrayal of beauty and appearance of female military personnel in Ukrainian military, civilian, and feminist media materials published between …

The reconsolidation of traumatic memories protocol's adjustments to the remote treatment of injured Ukrainian military personnel in hospital settings

Abstract: Background: Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the intense battlefield combat, many Ukrainian defenders have severe gunshot and explosion injuries, which result …

Experience of military psychologists working with service members affected by combat-related psychological trauma

Abstract: This study examines the occupational stressors, emotional distress, and psychological fatigue experienced by military psychologists working with service members affected …

Effectiveness of immersive VR therapy in reducing stress-associated symptoms in Ukraine

Abstract: Background: The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to a rise in stress-related symptoms, including anxiety and depression, among veterans, necessitating accessible and …

Successful management of battlefield traumatic cardiac arrest using the abdominal aortic and junctional tourniquet (AAJT): A case series

Abstract: The Russo-Ukrainian war's prolonged warfare, resource constraints, and extended evacuation times have forced significant adaptations in Ukraine's medical system - …

Comprehensive rehabilitation of a serviceman with triple limb amputation following combat polytrauma: a case study from Ukraine's wartime context

Abstract: The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to a significant rise in combat-related polytrauma injuries, including high-level multiple amputations, delayed evacuations, infectious …

Prevalence of leptospirosis among soldiers: A systematic review

Abstract: Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that spreads through water and soil contaminated with infected animal urine. Soldiers have a higher risk of infection because they …