Peer-reviewed research, commentary and history from across military and veterans’ health.
I hope this issue will provide you all with some further reading material to get you through the frustrating COVID19 lockdown. It has been a very challenging time for all…
H Tingelstad, T Reilly, B Kehoe, E Verdon, K Semeniuk and F Haman
H Tingelstad, T Reilly, B Kehoe, E Verdon, K Semeniuk, F Haman Abstract Purpose: This study investigated the effects of heat exposure and previous experience on thermoregulatory and cardiovascular responses…
A previous article described the prehistoric origins of weapons, ships and medicine. Although hominids began using weapons for hunting animals up to five million years ago, the earliest archaeological evidence…
Aims: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of depression on education regarding sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive and sexual health. Methods: The study was conducted in 98…
Commander N Westphalen Introduction This article is the latest of a series regarding the role of occupational and environmental medicine in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).1,2,3,4,5,6,7 These articles, as well…
T Sorić, I Gusar, A Zekanović, I Vidić and B Dželalija
T Sorić, I Gusar, A Zekanović, I Vidić, B Dželalija Introduction Relevant literature mentions exposure to war events as a significant factor in the emergence of not only mental but…
J Skipp, P Zimmerman, T Van de Mortel Abstract Background: Advances in personal protective equipment, tactical combat casualty care training and improved technologies have led to the increased survival of…
T Watt, E Kehoe Abstract The disruptive and at times traumatic nature of military service can create mental health issues among veterans. Wounded, injured or ill personnel, even if their…
G. D Shanks Abstract Measles remained a lethal infection during the early 20th century within the military but mortality disappeared prior to immunisation 50 years later. Historical records were reviewed…
