Exploring relationships among multi-disciplinary assessments for knee joint health in service members with traumatic unilateral lower limb loss: A two-year longitudinal investigation

Abstract: Motivated by the complex and multifactorial etiologies of osteoarthritis, here we use a comprehensive approach evaluating knee joint health after unilateral lower limb …

A narrative review of existing and developing biomarkers in acute traumatic brain injury for potential military deployed use

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in both adult civilian and military populations. Currently, diagnostic and …

Impedance cardiogram based exploration of cardiac mechanisms in post‐traumatic stress disorder during trauma recall

Abstract: Post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an independent risk factor for developing heart failure; however, the underlying cardiac mechanisms are still elusive. This …

A randomized controlled trial of precision nutrition counseling for service members at risk for metabolic syndrome

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a threat to the active component military as it impacts health, readiness, retention, and cost to the Military Health System. …

Analysis of physiological markers and risk factors for the development of rhabdomyolysis in military personnel: a systematic review

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To analyze case reports with individual patient data belonging to the Armed Forces submitted to specific physical or military combat training that was …

Influence of smoking status on acute biomarker responses to successive days of arduous military training

Abstract: Habitual smoking is highly prevalent in military populations despite its association with poorer training outcomes. Smoking imposes challenges on the immune and endocrine …

Glucocorticoid-related predictors and correlates of post-traumatic stress disorder treatment response in combat veterans

Abstract: The identification of biomarkers for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and resilience/recovery is critical for advancing knowledge about pathophysiology and …