Arsenic is a substance that has been well known to both the 'healer' and the 'poisoner' throughout history. It is ubiquitous in our environment and it is a potent neurological…

Introduction The use of simulation in healthcare education has been extensively embraced over the past 20 years. It enables deliberate practice, and it allows immersion in learning tasks. It enables…

The key functions of military health services[1] include assessing military suitability for military service. This information is used by personnel managers, commanders and supervisors to minimise the impact of: medical…

Background In 2010, prostate cancer was found to be the fourth leading cause of death in Australia. Studies indicated that Vietnam veterans reported up to twice the incidence of prostate…

Background: Even though considerable research has been conducted on the military fitness of reserves (soldiers, low-rank officers) , few studies exist where career officers form the sample group. Purpose: We…

Objectives: To describe the pattern of sickbay utilisation and lost time aboard a RAN Major Fleet Unit during a prolonged overseas deployment. Methods: A prospective cohort analysis was performed on…

Symptom-based conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and medically unexplained multi-symptom illness (MSI) are fairly common in the general population and are also important veteran’s health concerns due to…