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Combat injury is associated with adverse mental health outcomes among deployed personnel, but not for amputees: Is there a hierarchy of wounding?

Abstract: The developments in combat trauma care during the Afghanistan campaign have led to unprecedented survivability from severe injuries. However, the longer term physical and …

The Mystery Arts Box Project: a qualitative exploration of the experiences, benefits, and challenges of participating in a remotely delivered art and craft project for British veterans with visual impairment

Abstract: The clinical application of the arts among military personnel and veterans has been well documented, particularly in relation to service-related mental health …

Physiological and radiological parameters predicting outcome from penetrating traumatic brain injury treated in the deployed military setting

Abstract: Introduction: Penetrating traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most common cause of death in current military conflicts, and results in significant morbidity in survivors. …

Eight-year retrospective study investigating tooth survival after primary non-surgical root canal treatment in a UK military cohort

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Root canal treatment (RCT) plays an important role in preserving the dentition by deferring other invasive treatments. Data on tooth survival and predictive …

Approaches to long covid care: The Veterans Health Administration experience in 2021

Abstract: Long COVID has challenged healthcare systems to organise care for a large group of complex patients at scale. Yet, despite these problems, the evidence base for long …

Effects of prevention programmes on injury risk in military personnel: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Abstract: Introduction: Exercise programmes have been used to prevent injuries in military personnel, as they can reduce modifiable risk factors for injuries. Our aim was to review …

Addressing moral injury in the military

Abstract: Moral injury is a relatively new, but increasingly studied, construct in the field of mental health, particularly in relation to current and ex-serving military …

Sustaining NATO service member mental health during the crisis in Ukraine

Abstract: The ongoing conflict following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not only affected those directly involved but also thousands of NATO troops stationed across Europe, who …

Body dysmorphic disorder, muscle dysmorphia, weight and shape dissatisfaction and the use of appearance-enhancing drugs in the military: a systematic review

Abstract: Background: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and muscle dysmorphia (MD) are common but often underdiagnosed disorders. These disorders have rarely been explored in the …

Concerns about the future linked with poor sleep quality in US army special operations soldiers withdrawing from Afghanistan

Abstract: Understanding how policy changes, such as a drawdown from a major military campaign, impact service members can provide information on how best to preserve service member …

Smoking cessation in the Greek Air Force: Associations with shift work and flight status

Abstract: Tobacco use is highly prevalent among military personnel.1 Continued tobacco use and cessation failure depends on work-related aspects of the service, and thus requires a …

Childhood trauma: A major risk factor in the military recruitment of young people

Abstract: The extensive, long-term consequences of childhood trauma on brain development and the resulting implications for military recruitment and service are the subject of a …