Military medicine
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Cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome after current or previous SARS-CoV-2 infection have been extensively documented in children. Although there has been recent recognition of a similar adult post-COVID entity known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A), these cases have rarely been reported. This report describes the case of a soldier in the deployed setting with a benign initial clinical presentation who rapidly developed life-threatening MIS-A.
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Pilots' +8.5Gz tolerance is related with their selection, safety and special mission suitability. The preliminary study about F-15 pilot candidates were rare, especially related with genetic effect like ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) gene. ⋯ In this study, the group with the DD genotype exhibited a higher pass rate and heavier body composition parameters than the group with the II genotype. These results require further investigation to determine their significance and applicability in other ethnic groups.
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Hazardous non-combat exposures are inherent to military service and occur in three settings: installation workplaces, installation environments, and deployment environments. Few military clinicians receive training in how to recognize, assess, and manage patients with these exposures, and systems improvements are needed to support clinicians with respect to exposure recognition and management. This commentary highlights key concepts surrounding military non-combat exposures by discussing three case examples of exposures occurring in each of these settings. ⋯ During deployments, exposures may initially be perceived as low risk but then become a concern years later. A functional understanding of the capabilities and limitations of exposure monitoring and potential health effects of exposures helps the military clinician effectively communicate potential health risks to line leaders. For any of these exposure settings, service public health centers and OEM specialty leaders and consultants are available for consultation.
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Medical ultrasound is based on the same principle of the piezoelectric effect as sound navigation and ranging, used by the world's navies and maritime industry. Many of the early advances in sound navigation and ranging technology influenced landmark discoveries in diagnostic ultrasound made by military officers and defense department researchers.