Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Reflex syncope in the UK Armed Forces is reportedly higher than comparable militaries and civilian populations and is significantly more common in soldiers …
Abstract: Objective: To measure and compare mortality outcomes between dually eligible veterans transported by ambulance to a Veterans Affairs hospital and those transported to a …
Abstract: Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is common within the US military and represents a significant loss to readiness. Since recent changes to …
Abstract: This paper outlines a hypothetical scenario of a future battlefield where machine-led trauma care is the norm, and the use of advanced technology and artificial …
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 …
Abstract: At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals with pre-existing mental health difficulties were thought to be vulnerable to mental health deterioration due to the …
Abstract: The transfer of care between different health and social care systems are often associated with poor outcomes and disengagement. Indeed, following the transition from …
Abstract: Introduction: Serving military personnel and military veterans have been identified as having a high prevalence of mental disorders. Since 1985, UK patients’ primary …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Royal Marines provide the lead Service for UK Defence Mountain and Cold Weather Warfare capability. This is the first prospective study addressing …
Abstract: Introduction: Amputations result from trauma, war, conflict, vascular diseases and cancer. Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a potentially debilitating form of chronic pain …
Abstract: Introduction: A rising trend has occurred in the physical and mental health challenges faced by recovering UK service personnel. To support these individuals, bespoke …
This paper reports on research that forms part of the ADVANCE study. This paper focuses on investigating the association between combat-related traumatic injury (CRTI) and both …