Military medicine
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Some of the obstacle Course Race (OCR) competitions are co-organized by military units that are seeking candidates for service in special operations forces (SOFs). The aim of the study was to compare psycho-physical characteristics between Polish OCR athletes and SOF soldiers, in order to assess the possibility of recruiting future SOF soldiers from the OCR community. ⋯ OCR competitors show psychophysical characteristics similar to those expected from actual SOF personnel.
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Medical simulation is a continuously expanding field. In surgical specialties, in particular, simulation can provide an alternative avenue for learning. The objective of this process improvement project was to evaluate the effectiveness and practicality of adding simulation-based training to our educational curriculum regarding common otologic procedures. ⋯ Simulation-based training provides a safe, effective, and cost-friendly alternative to clinical medical education. Future studies are needed to address the wide-scale applicability of these results to other forms of surgical training.
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Sulfur dioxide (SO2), a chemical produced from the burning of sulfur-containing materials, has a long history in chemical warfare. While it was largely used during ancient sieges, there were numerous proposals to weaponize it for the open battlefield in the early modern age.
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An anesthesiology resident at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center uses poetry to reflect upon the challenges of treating chronic illness in the setting of correctional healthcare. The poem was written to commemorate the patient's birthday, which he spent in the prison hospital being treated for primary biliary cholangitis.
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Editorial Comment Letter
Valid Assessment of Long-Term Effects of Mefloquine Requires Measurement of Symptomatic Exposure.