News Feature Channel: Military Health

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine Receive $4.5 Million Grant from Department of Defense to Study Neck Injuries

Wake Forest University School of Medicine — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:05:09 EST

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have received a three-year, $4.5 million grant from the Department of Defense to study cervical spine injuries in military personnel.

Dr. C. William Schwab Will Receive the American College of Surgeons Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award

American College of Surgeons (ACS) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:00:12 EST

C. William Schwab, MD, FACS, FRCS (Commander, USN), will receive the Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California.

Researchers Awarded $1.3M to Help Military Veterans Battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Case Western Reserve University — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:10 EST

Case Western Reserve University researchers are investigating a new approach to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in military Veterans.

Star Behavioral Health Providers Program Expands Nationwide, Enhancing Mental Health Care for Military Communities

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:00:32 EST

Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP), a unique training and referral program that connects service members, veterans, and their families to trained civilian mental health providers in their communities, is expanding its reach to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands in Fiscal Year 2025. Developed in 2011 as a collaboration among the Center for Deployment Psychology of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, the Military Family Research Institute of Purdue University, Indiana National Guard, and other partners, SBHP fills the gaps in the behavioral health support system available to National Guard (NG) members.

Department of Defense-Funded Research May Lead to Breakthroughs for Parkinson's Symptom Management

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:05:09 EST

Binghamton University, State University of New York Psychology Professor Christopher R. Bishop is part of a collaborative research team that recently received a four-year grant from The Department of Defense to investigate the underlying cause of neuropsychiatric symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

Nurses Hone Clinical Skills Through Military-Civilian Partnership

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 EST

A regional partnership allowed active-duty military critical care nurses to complete rotations of standard 12-hour shifts at a civilian trauma center, enhancing their clinical readiness relevant to both combat medicine and general hospital care.

Horse-Caring Helps Veterans With PTSD

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:05:28 EST

A study by Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers has shown that military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), who participated in a program caring for horses, experienced an improved mental outlook and easing of symptoms. Some of the most widely used psychotherapy interventions for PTSD ... have shown that about one-third of participants drop out prior to the completion of treatment.

UC-Irvine led study identifies therapeutic targets for veterans with Gulf War illness

University of California, Irvine — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:05:28 EST

A new study has provided critical insights into Gulf War illness, a chronic condition affecting veterans deployed during the 1990-1991 Gulf War. The findings are the most comprehensive to date that establishes an association between gut microbiome imbalance and Gulf War veterans, paving the way for new treatments.

Employment Key to Veteran Wellbeing, UTEP Study Finds

University of Texas at El Paso — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:05:08 EST

For veterans with mental illness, employment is key to emotional wellbeing, a new study shows. The study was published in the June issue of the journal Stress and Health and led by two researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso's College of Health Sciences.

"Stopping Brain Injury Before it Starts" - Uniformed Services University researchers invited to team with Battelle on 5-year, $22 million TBI prevention effort with DARPA

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:05:48 EST

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant concern for U.S. warfighters, whether in training accidents or combat environments. A vehicle crash, proximity to an explosion or another event resulting in a jolt to the head could result in a mild to severe TBI.

Uniformed Services University School of Medicine receives full accreditation from the Liaison Committee for Medical Education

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:05:01 EST

On July 2, 2024, the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME) notified the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine that it has received re-accreditation through the 2031 - 2032 academic year, the full eight-year accreditation period.

HCA Healthcare Newest AANA Champion Corporate Partner

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:00:00 EST

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) proudly announces HCA Healthcare has joined the AANA Corporate Partner Program as a Champion Partner, AANA's highest level of sponsorship.

SLU Researcher Reports Improvements in Survival Rates in Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Saint Louis University — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:05:12 EST

Research from Saint Louis University School of Medicine finds improvements in survival in both veterans and men across the country over the last 20 years in metastatic prostate cancer, which correlate with new hormonal treatments.

Transgender Navy Medic's Approach to Care Inspired by His Own Transition

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:05:30 EST

He's a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman who has provided medical care to troops in the clinic and to troops fresh off the combat field.

Confronting trauma alleviates chronic pain among older veterans

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:00:00 EST

A new study led by UCLA Health and the U.S. Veterans Affairs Office found chronic pain among older adults could be significantly reduced through a newly developed psychotherapy that works by confronting past trauma and stress-related emotions that can exacerbate pain symptoms.

Alcohol Use Disorder Amplifies Suicidal Ideation Severity in Military Personnel with PTSD

Research Society on Alcoholism — Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 EST

Heavy alcohol use may be a key factor contributing to suicide among military personnel with untreated post-traumatic stress disorder. A study of active military personnel found that heavy drinking amplifies the relationship between PTSD symptoms and the severity of suicidal thoughts. The authors of the study, which is published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, recommend that the military health system consider requiring screening for suicidal ideation and alcohol use in service members who may have post-traumatic stress disorder and further develop integrated treatment programs that simultaneously treat alcohol use disorder and PTSD.

Honorable Jon Rychalski, VA Chief Financial Officer, selected as new VP for Financial Operations at Uniformed Services University

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) — Thu, 23 May 2024 12:05:56 EST

The Honorable Jon Rychalski, Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief Financial Officer in the Department of Veterans Affairs, has been named as the new Vice President for Financial Operations at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, Md.

New study points to new ways to effectively combat military food insecurity

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) — Wed, 22 May 2024 07:05:35 EST

One in four service members experience food insecurity. To combat this statistic, Uniformed Services University (USU) researchers recently evaluated military perceptions of the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), in hopes of ultimately increasing access to nutritious food.

Anthropologists aid search for war veterans

University of Illinois Chicago — Tue, 21 May 2024 13:05:27 EST

PARC Model of Care Associated With Fewer Deaths Among Veterans Post-ICU

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Mon, 20 May 2024 13:15:00 EST

Research presented at the ATS 2024 International Conference demonstrates that veterans who received care via the Post-acute Recovery Center (PARC) model after a serious illness experienced fewer deaths and more days outside of the hospital compared to those not enrolled in PARC.