Studying military and Veteran health using a life-course approach: Lessons learned from a Canadian record linkage study

Abstract: The Canadian Forces Cancer and Mortality Study (CFCAMS) is an example of a study that uses the life-course approach to research. This article provides an overview of …

Investigating insomnia in United States deployed military forces: A topic modeling approach

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: This retrospective study analyzed free-text clinical notes from medical encounters for insomnia among a sample of deployed US military personnel. Topic …

Racial, ethnic, and sex disparities in mental health among US service members and Veterans: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Although disparities in mental health occur within racially, ethnically, and sex-diverse civilian populations, it is unclear whether these disparities persist within US …

The impact of lifetime traumatic brain injury (TBI) on mental health symptoms among service members in interdisciplinary TBI programs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is highly prevalent among active duty service members (ADSMs) and imposes a significant health burden, particularly on mental …

Prevalence and distribution of known associated factors of burnout among military personnel of Sri Lanka Army: A descriptive cross-sectional study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Burnout is a psychological condition that has a detrimental effect on occupational and mental health. The military is a known community that is vulnerable …

Chemotherapy treatment costs and clinical outcomes of colon cancer in the U.S. Military Health System's direct and private sector care settings

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Identifying low-value cancer care may be an important step in containing costs associated with treatment. Low-value care occurs when the medical services, …

Public health and military health

Abstract: This paper summarizes the role of Public Health specialists within the UK Defence Medical Services (DMS). The armed forces have a need for expert advice on health …

Providing recovery support to wounded, injured, and sick UK military personnel throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Health precautions implemented by the United Kingdom (UK) government to limit the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) led to the closure of many well-being …

Thoracic spinal anaesthesia for abdominal surgery in a humanitarian military field hospital: a prospective observational study

Abstract: Background: Providing safe and effective anaesthesia in the context of humanitarian medicine is always a challenging situation. Spinal anaesthesia, and in particular its …

Impact of war on veteran life span: natural experiment involving combat versus non-combat exposed military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: There is still uncertainty around the impact of combat exposure on the life span of war veterans. Therefore we made use of a natural experiment to study the …

Persistent Opioid Use after Combat Injury and Subsequent Long-term Risk of Abuse: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether persistent opioid use after injury is associated with subsequent long-term development of clinically recognized opioid abuse. Summary …

Acceptance matters: Disengagement and attrition among LGBT personnel in the U.S. military

Abstract: The U.S. military has undergone several changes in policies toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) service members over the past decade. Some LGBT service …