Reply: A valuable historic perspective

Thank you for your interest in and reflection on ‘Dual loyalty and the medical profession for Australian Defence Force Medical Officers’ published in the JMVH October 2022 issue.1 The elaboration regarding Bulter’s civilian transition mandate is valuable and reconciles well with considerations of dual loyalty in military medical settings. Dual loyalty scenarios are abundant in… Read more »

By Matthew Vinson In   Issue Reply: A valuable historic perspective

Dual Loyalty and the Medical Profession for Australian Defence Force Medical Officers

To the Editor, The October 2022 JMVH article regarding Australian Defence Force (ADF) medical officers’ dual loyalty to military patients and commanders1 is important because, aside from their conduct in extreme circumstances, it also pertains to how they perform their day-to-day clinical and other duties. While commending the author’s work to that end, it requires… Read more »

By Neil Westphalen In   Issue Dual Loyalty and the Medical Profession for Australian Defence Force Medical Officers

Psychological Coping Mechanisms in Military Physicians: A Qualitative Exploration of Stress Management Strategies

Background: This qualitative study investigates the coping strategies utilised by military physicians facing the dual demands of military service and healthcare provision. Recognising the unique stressors within this professional context, the study aims to identify both adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms employed by military physicians. Methods: A purposive sample of 18 military physicians from diverse… Read more »

By Mahdi Ghorbankhani , Seyed Amir Mousavian , Alireza Shahriary and Keyvan Salehi In   Issue Psychological Coping Mechanisms in Military Physicians: A Qualitative Exploration of Stress Management Strategies

Efficacy of yoga for managing sleep problems among military veterans: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Purpose Yoga is considered a potential alternative treatment for sleep disorders in military veterans. This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to critically assess the best available evidence on yoga’s effects in managing sleep problems among military veterans. Material and methods A systematic search was conducted across four electronic databases (Scopus, Web… Read more »

By Rocío Carballo Afonso , Daniel González-Devesa , Lidia Iglesias Vieites and Carlos Ayán Pérez In   Issue Efficacy of yoga for managing sleep problems among military veterans: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Effects of Lighting Conditions on Psychophysiological Re-sponses and Motor Skills in Warfighters During Close Quarter Combat Simulations

Abstract: This study examines the impact of lighting conditions (darkness, rotational light and continuous light) on warfighters’ psychophysiological responses and fine motor skills in close-quarter combat (CQC) simulations. The study assessed the rate of perceived exertion, blood lactate concentration, cortical arousal, isometric lumbar and leg strength, and the time required to reload a pistol magazine… Read more »

By Alejandro Rubio-Zarapuz , Maria Stergiou , Jose Francisco Tomero Aguilera , Jorge Rey-Mota and Vicente Javier Clemente-Suarez In   Issue Effects of Lighting Conditions on Psychophysiological Re-sponses and Motor Skills in Warfighters During Close Quarter Combat Simulations Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2025-25826825/JMVH

Importance of the Spleen to Survival from P falciparum

Abstract: P falciparum infections carry a considerable mortality risk, but the nature of the ‘immunity’ gained from infection experience is uncertain. Although anaemia may contribute some protection against mortality, the function of the spleen appears critical to controlling P falciparum parasitemia and increasing survival. Melanesian reports suggest that survival advantages of P vivax infections and… Read more »

By G. Dennis Shanks In   Issue Importance of the Spleen to Survival from P falciparum Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2025-26559337/JMVH

Needed Evolution in Afloat Teleradiology and Imaging Capabilities

Introduction The concept of telemedicine dates back nearly 120 years, when William Einthoven won the Nobel Prize for transmitting the first EKG via telephone over 1.5 km.1 Teleradiology has since evolved to allow specialists to review medical imaging remotely, facilitating faster and higher-quality patient care.2 While ordering physicians can provide preliminary reads, the American College… Read more »

By David Becerra , Malachy Ng and Steven Beall In   Issue Needed Evolution in Afloat Teleradiology and Imaging Capabilities Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2025-94321828/JMVH

Stuart Naval Warfare, Ships and Medicine 1603–1714

Introduction Previous articles in this series described the development of a cycle from prehistory to the end of the Tudor period, whereby increasing maritime trade necessitated larger and more efficient ships to transport merchandise and better weapons to defend or attack them, facilitating further trading opportunities.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 However, it was not until the 18th century that… Read more »

By Neil Westphalen In   Issue Stuart Naval Warfare, Ships and Medicine 1603–1714 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/01.2025-98294116/Online First