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In this section you will find presentations that Military Health System organizations have made to the public on a wide range of military medical topics. Browse through the presentations or use the search box to find specific topics.

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Publication
Dec. 1, 2016

Cold Weather Injuries

.PDF | 188.82 KB

This case definition was developed by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC) for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of conditions important to military-associated populations. Prolonged or intense exposures to cold can significantly impact the health, well-being, and operational effectiveness of service members and their units. ...

Publication
Dec. 1, 2016

Multiple Sclerosis

.PDF | 137.60 KB

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. It is characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and axon degeneration resulting in impaired nerve conduction.

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Dec. 1, 2016

Tuberculosis

.PDF | 326.04 KB

Tuberculosis is a chronic bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, characterized pathologically by the formation of granulomas.

Publication
Nov. 1, 2016

Cruciate Ligament Injuries

.PDF | 108.77 KB

In the military, cruciate ligament injuries are occupational and recreational hazards, and can lead to a significant loss of workdays for those affected.

Publication
Nov. 1, 2016

Tendon Rupture

.PDF | 215.49 KB

Tendon ruptures are tears in the fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Studies have shown that spontaneous tendon ruptures have a disproportionately large impact on military operational effectiveness and the Military Health System.

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Oct. 20, 2016

FY 2017 DRG Updates

.PDF | 45.82 KB

This document provides a discussion of the changes CMS has made to the Medicare PPS that affect the TRICARE DRG-based payment system.

Publication
Oct. 1, 2016

Appendicitis

.PDF | 179.92 KB

The appendix is a small, blind-ended tube connected to the large intestine near its junction with the small intestine. Inflammation of the appendix, or appendicitis, can occur as a result of obstruction (i.e., by fecal material, a foreign object, or swelling of lymphoid tissue) or from infection; however, in most cases, the etiology is unknown. ...

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Oct. 1, 2016

Hiatal Hernia

.PDF | 110.90 KB

A hiatal hernia is an anatomic abnormality where the esophageal hiatus becomes enlarged and abdominal structures (e.g., the stomach) protrude up from the abdominal cavity, through the diaphragm, and into the thoracic cavity. Type I hiatal hernias is characterized by migration of the junction of the esophagus and stomach to a position above the ...

Publication
Oct. 1, 2016

Abdominal Hernia

.PDF | 249.05 KB

An abdominal hernia is an abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through a defect in the abdominal wall. Hernias occur most frequently in the inguinal, umbilical, and femoral regions of the body and are caused by a combination of increased abdominal pressure (e.g., from obesity, heavy lifting, constipation, coughing or sneezing) and an opening or ...

Publication
Oct. 1, 2016

Overweight/Obesity

.PDF | 215.28 KB

This case definition was developed by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC) for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of a condition important to military-associated populations. To ensure a mission-ready force with a “military appearance,” the Department of Defense mandates that each military service implement “body composition ...

Publication
Oct. 1, 2016

Hearing Injuries, Noise Induced

.PDF | 224.36 KB

This case definition was developed by the Army Institute of Public Health (AIPH), in consultation with the DoD Hearing Conservation Working Group and the DoD VA Hearing Center of Excellence for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of Noise-Induced Hearing Injuries (NIHI).

Publication
Sept. 12, 2016

September 11: USU Answers the Call

.PDF | 2.95 MB

USU graduates, faculty and students were among the first responders to New York and Washington, as well as the Pennsylvania crash site. Their extensive training and experience enabled them to react and mobilize quickly, many of them within seconds of the Pentagon attack.

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