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Effects of physical fitness training on metabolic syndrome among military personnel in Taiwan

Abstract: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is strongly associated with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes but can be prevented with regular physical activity. This study aimed to assess …

Where are all the veterans? A mixed methods assessment of a systematic strategy to increase veteran registration in UK primary healthcare practices

Abstract: Objectives: To identify effective initiatives to increase veteran registration in UK primary healthcare (PHC) practices. Design: A structured and systematic strategy was …

Telehealth experiences in Canadian Veterans: associations, strengths and barriers to care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: Identifying barriers to care in veteran populations is critical, as veterans face increased social isolation, relationship strains and financial …

Peer-based intervention for acute stress reaction: adaptations by five militaries

Abstract: Military service members need to be able to operate under conditions of extreme stress to ensure the success of their team’s mission; however, an acute stress reaction …

Health measurement instruments and their applicability to military Veterans: a systematic review

Abstract: Introduction Accurate measurement of health status is essential to assess veterans’ needs and the effects of interventions directed at improving veterans’ well-being. …

Type 2 Diabetes in Scottish Military Veterans: a Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract: Type 2 diabetes is an important public health problem but the risk in UK military veterans is unknown. We used data from the Trends in Scottish Veterans' Health study to …

Veteran Help-Seeking Behaviour for Mental Health Issues: a Systematic Review

Abstract: Serving military personnel and veterans have been identified to have a high prevalence of mental health disorders. Despite this, only a significantly small number seek …

Developing the military GP using immersive simulation in specialty training

Abstract: Military general practice requires wider knowledge and more diverse skillset than that defined by the Royal College of General Practitioners curriculum. Following …

Reflex syncope in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract:Introduction: Reflex syncope is the most common subtype of syncope and, despite not being associated with increased mortality, often results in significant morbidity and …

US Army basic combat training alters the relationship between body mass index and per cent body fat

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: As a proxy for adiposity, body mass index (BMI) provides a practical public health metric to counter obesity-related disease …

Remote ultrasound diagnostics disrupting traditional military frontline healthcare delivery

Abstract:Accurate and reliable diagnostic capability is essential in deployed healthcare to aid decision-making and mitigate risk. This is important for both the patient and the …