Obesity and health risk factors in Czech artillery soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The physical fitness and body composition of soldiers are critical for operational readiness and overall health. Military service demands optimal levels of …

Thirty years of surveillance of depleted uranium-exposed Gulf War Veterans demonstrate continued effects to bone health

Abstract: During the spring of 2024, 33 members of a group of Gulf War I veterans wounded in depleted uranium (DU) friendly-fire incidents were seen at the Baltimore VA Medical …

Hormonal contraceptive use and physical performance, body composition, and musculoskeletal injuries during military training

Abstract: Purpose: To investigate associations between hormonal contraceptive use and physical performance, body composition, and musculoskeletal injuries in basic military …

Comparison of bone mineral density between Veterans and non-Veterans and its impact on fracture risk assessment

Abstract: Background and objectives: Osteoporosis poses significant health risks, especially among veterans, due to lifestyle factors. This study compares bone density and fracture …

Importance of bilateral hip assessments in unilateral lower-limb amputees: A retrospective review involving older Veterans

Abstract: Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD) discordance and its implications in veterans with unilateral lower-limb amputation, …