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The Military Health System is an interconnected network of service members whose mission is to support the lives and families of those who support our country. Everyday in the MHS advancements are made in the lab, in the field, and here at home. These are just a few articles highlighting those accomplishments that don't always make it to the front page of local papers.
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Horse therapy is one way Fort Campbell wounded soldiers move toward recovery.
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On September 5, 2022, the United States assumed the chairmanship of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) at the organizations World Congress held in Brussels.
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President Biden signed the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act this past month.
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We read with interest the brief report regarding the prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection in basic military trainee blood donors by Kasper and colleagues in the November 2021 issue of the Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR),1 an update of a previous similar report
This report provides an update through June 2022 of routine screening results for antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among members of the active and reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces. During the full 5 and 1/2-year surveillance period, the HIV seropositivity rates for active component service members were 0.21 positives per 1,000 members of the Army, 0.24 for the Navy, 0.16 for the Marine Corps, and 0.14 for the Air Force.
Menstrual suppression allows for the control or complete suppression of menstrual periods through hormonal contraceptive methods. In addition to preventing pregnancy, suppression can alleviate medical conditions and symptoms associated with menstruation such as iron deficiency anemia,1 eliminate logistical hygiene-related challenges, and improve quality of life.
The validity of military hepatitis C virus (HCV) surveillance data is uncertain due to the potential for misclassification introduced when using administrative databases for surveillance purposes. The objectives of this study were to assess the validity of the surveillance case definition used by the Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR) for HCV, the over and underestimation of cases from surveillance data, and the true burden of HCV disease in the U.S. military.
Recent updates to the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry expand eligibility for service members and vets.
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine is Available for Those 12 Years' Old and Above
Brooklyn Marine gets COVID-19 booster vaccination.
While countless groundbreaking women paved the way, an all-female leadership team is blazing new trails in modern military medicine.
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