Peer-reviewed research, commentary and history from across military and veterans’ health.
In my Editorial in January 2023, I discussed the role of deception in war and peace. 1 While deception is accepted military strategy, such as in Operation Bertram in the…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating disorder that affects up to 30% of United States veterans in their lifetime.1-4 Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a recommended first-line treatment for…
The present study aims to investigate how self-esteem and perceptions of self or public stigma may influence a) the attitudes towards seeking professional mental health help in the military environment…
Background: Military occupations are widely diverse, requiring specific skill sets and physical demand levels to accomplish their objectives. Purpose: To describe musculoskeletal injury and physical fitness across US Army military…
Previous articles described the development of a cycle from prehistory to the end of the Napoleonic wars, whereby increasing seaborne trade necessitated larger and more efficient ships. This led to…
The success of missions and personnel safety is contingent upon the ability to make effective decisions in the dynamic and high-pressure setting of military operations. This systematic review examines the…
The conclusion is therefore justified that the cases of ‘mysterious disease’ occurring in Queensland and New South Wales are caused by the same virus as acute poliomyelitis. Anton Breinl, 19181…
When are military providers comfortable providing an ‘austere’ level of care versus pursuing a higher echelon of care for patients with acute appendicitis? This is a non-issue in active combat…
