Volume 8 No. 1

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Abstract from the Literature

Henderson DA. The looming threat of bioterrorism. Science 1999 Feb 26; 283(5406):127-82 Biological weapons have recently attracted the attention and the resources of the nation. Discerning the nature of the threat of bioweapons as well as appropriate responses to them requires greater attention to the biological characteristics of these instruments of war and terror. The… Read more »

By Andy Robertson In   Issue Volume 8 No. 1

Anzac Doctors

Abstract This paper outlines the significant events of the campaign on the Gallipoli Peninsula from a medical point of view and records the exploits of the medical officers who served there. Significance of Anzac In the Gallipoli campaign the Australian soldier established a unique identity and an enviable reputation. The official Australian war historian, C.E.W…. Read more »

By S Due In   Issue Volume 8 No. 1 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2023-83122963/JMVH Vol 8 No 1

Health threats to Navy personnel since the Vietnam War

Mr Chairman. As the last Director General of Naval Health Services and now a member of the RANR (a component of the ‘part-time force’ of the Navy and the ADF), I welcome this opportunity to address you today. In particular, I applaud the stated aims of this conference, which are to enhance knowledge about service… Read more »

By M.J Flynn In   Issue Volume 8 No. 1 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2023-43684627/JMVH Vol 8 No 1

Obituary Dr John Charles Lane AM MB BS (Hons) MPH (Harvard), FACOM, FRAeS 1918-199

In late January 1999, John Lane, one of AMMA’s first three Honorary Life Members, passed away after a short illness. John was widely considered to be the Father of Australian Aviation Medicine and with his passing, an era came to an end. John Lane was born in Sydney in 1918 and educated at the Scots… Read more »

By Nader Abou-Seif In   Issue Volume 8 No. 1 Doi No ttps://doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2023-89665123/JMVH Vol 8 No 1