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The Effects of Depression on Success in Male Soldiers Sexually Transmitted Disease and Reproductive Health Education

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…

Warfare, Ships and Medicine in Ancient Egypt and Greece

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…

The Prevalence of Prostate Urinary Bladder and Kidney Cancer Among Homeland War Veterans

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…

Loaded March and FORCE Combat Performance: Effects of Heat Exposure and Previous Experience

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…

Causes and Duration of Change Resulting from Art-Based Activities for Members of the Australian Defence Force

Increasingly, military personnel are being exposed to arts-based rehabilitation activities that have been demonstrated as having positive effects in reducing both depressive and anxiety-based symptoms. However, little is known about…

Warfare, Ships and Medicine: Prehistoric Origins

Compared to other species, Homo sapiens have some major limitations. Examples abound of animals with better vision, hearing and olfaction; greater strength or agility, that can run, climb or swim…

Casualty Evacuation in the Australian Defence Force

This article is the latest of a series regarding the role of occupational and environmental medicine in the ADF.1,2,3,4,5,6 These articles, as well as a recent Productivity Commission inquiry,7 indicate…

Stress and Immune Mediators In The Canadian Armed Forces: Association Between Basal Levels and Military Physical Performance

Purpose: This study aimed to determine if an association exists between basal levels of stress and immune mediators and military physical performance among Canadian Armed Forces members (CAF). Methods: Blood…

Rehabilitation in the Australian Defence Force

This article follows previous papers by the author, regarding occupational and environmental medicine in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).1,2,3,4,5 They assert that high rates of workplace illness and injury indicate…

Public Perception of Dentists’ Ability to Manage a Medical Emergency

The importance of dentists to be able to manage a medical emergency in dental practice has been an established concept for many years, with medical emergency training being incorporated into…