Biomedical technology

Stopping bleeding saves lives on the battlefield

A new medical technology stops traumatic bleeding without requiring wound compression for Soldiers on the battlefield. Hemorrhaging is a leading cause of preventable death for Soldiers in combat.

Psychology & Psychiatry

How to reduce soldiers' lower limb injuries

Massey University and the New Zealand Defence Force are carrying out research to determine what causes the high number of lower limb injuries in army soldiers.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Advancing care for burn patients

New research finds that glutamine, previously thought to help with burn injuries, does not improve patients' time to discharge from hospital.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Time-related deployment factors predict suicide attempt risk

(HealthDay)—For soldiers who have been deployed twice, suicide attempt (SA) risk is associated with timing of first deployment and dwell time (DT; i.e., length between deployments), according to a study published online ...

Health

Soldiers cite 'Medic!' as a top hearing priority

'Medic!', 'Hold fire!' and grid references are amongst the highest priorities for soldiers to be able to hear while on duty, according to new research from the University of Southampton.

Health

Fish oil may help improve mood in veterans

Low concentration of fish oil in the blood and lack of physical activity may contribute to the high levels of depressed mood among soldiers returning from combat, according to researchers, including a Texas A&M University ...

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