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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Military Medicine The growth of AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, poses a range of challenges in preparing and publishing articles in journals, including JMVH. As an example, I asked ChatGPT to prepare a brief Editorial on the use of AI in military medicine with references, which is outlined below. While this is… Read more »
Introduction The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a stark reminder of the burden of disease for non-battle injury (DNBI) on militaries worldwide. Operational capability impacts both through direct morbidity and mortality of DNBI and the readiness expected of military healthcare workers to either augment saturated civilian healthcare services or substitute service provision during the breakdown… Read more »
Abstract Background and purpose: This study aimed to establish the treated prevalence of Bipolar Disorder (BD) in serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in light of a 2018 study of mental disorders in the ADF and Veteran population that found a surprisingly high 12-month prevalence rate. Method: A retrospective review of the Defence… Read more »
Introduction The healthy soldier effect (HSE) explains the health benefits of military service, physical fitness and lower rates of chronic disease and mortality during and after military service.1-3 Yet recent studies have shown that veterans have poorer health outcomes and a higher risk for mortality than civilians.2,4 The altered health trajectory of US veterans has prompted… Read more »
Abstract Background: Health Services Wing (HSW) is continually seeking to improve the training and credentialing of medical officers in order to provide a high-quality healthcare capability. The CAMMO Project aims to inform an evidence-based approach to the training and credentialing of General Duties Medical Officers (GDMOs). Purpose: Stage 1 of the CAMMO Project aims to… Read more »
Abstract On 2 February 1943, the surrender of Field Marshall Friedrich Paulus to the Russians at Stalingrad was the turning point of World War II. After that, the Germans never advanced further east and, after the Battle of Kursk, were driven all the way back to Berlin. The origin of the Battle of Stalingrad started… Read more »
Introduction During the Vietnam War, Agent Orange (AO) or 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzodioxin was utilised for military purposes.1 It is assumed that Vietnam Veterans were exposed to AO. US research on the adverse effects of AO on the human body started during the Vietnam War in the 1970s. Exposure to AO is associated with increased cancer risk,2 immune… Read more »
Introduction New Zealand led the world as the first country to implement a standardised level of training leading to registration with the Nurses Act of 1901.1 This signalled the beginning of a proud tradition of nursing, attracting women from all walks of life. Following the Boer War, nurse leaders in New Zealand recognised the need… Read more »
Originally published in Monash Bioethics Review, 2023 Jan 11. doi: 10.1007/s40592-022-00168-2 Abstract Since the mid-1800s, clergy, doctors, other clinicians, and military personnel who specifically facilitate their work have been designated “non-combatants”, protected from being targeted in return for providing care on the basis of clinical need alone. While permitted to use weapons to protect themselves… Read more »
