• Journal: Journal of Special Operations Medicine
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More than a score: Evaluating military Veterans' success when applying to medical school

Abstract: Due to the inherent nature of service in both military and medical careers, some veterans are drawn to medicine after completing military service. However, there are …

Profiling "noncombat" musculoskeletal injuries in special operations forces: A systematic review

Abstract: Background: Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel are at a high risk of musculoskeletal (MSK) injury. The aims of this systematic review were to a) profile MSK …

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 - …

Social determinant of unconventional resilience: Tactical engagement with family formations

Abstract: Building off our operational model, we will discuss findings from our ethnographic study titled, "The Impact of Catastrophic Injury Exposure on Resilience in Special …

Factors influencing Omega-3 index status in active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Background: This study assessed omega-3 fatty acid (O3FA) status, previous brain injury risk exposures, and associations between O3FA status and risk exposures among …

Social determinant of unconventional resilience: Tactical engagement with grief-processing

Abstract: Building on our operational model, we will discuss findings from our ethnographic study titled, "The Impact of Catastrophic Injury Exposure on Resilience in Special …

Uncovering the world of dietary supplements and performance-enhancing substances in the military

Abstract: This article highlights key topic areas related to dietary supplements (DSs) and performance-enhancing substances. It also discusses evidence-based resources the medical …

Chronicity of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms following traumatic brain injury: A comparison of special operators and conventional forces

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Special Operations Forces (SOF) have become the solution to many of the United States military challenges due to their ability to conduct time sensitive, …