Abstracts
Military-Medicine Journal
The Military-Medicine Journal is an international source of thought and debate on the topic of ‘military medical services in support of national security objectives’. The Journal publishes research papers, literature reviews, academic analyses and opinion pieces. This Journal complements more academic publications on bio-medical sciences as ... more
Article: Emma Loebler, Anton Chavdarov, Nigel Talboys, Erwin Dhondt, Andre Cap, Peter Tulkens
Ensuring the security of supply of blood and blood products
Overview
On 19 September 2024, FIPRA hosted a roundtable discussion on securing the supply of blood and blood products to ensure operational readiness for a range of civilian and military threats.
A wide range of stakeholders participated including the European Commission, NATO, the European Blood Alliance, national blood establishments and ... more
Article: Rolf von Uslar
The Multinational Medical Coordination Centre – Europe (MMCC-E) and New Realities in Security and Defence Policy
Introduction
The security situation in recent months has become even more challenging than it developed in 2014 and 2022. Europe must assume full responsibility for its defence in order to maintain peace in freedom through deterrence. Calls for a new turning point in German security and defence policy are justified. In addition to national efforts, ... more
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Real Training in the virtual world
Medical training is the foundation for performance in stressful situations. Current training is limited to exercises on mannequins, training in the virtual world, or deployment in a real environment. HENSOLDT has developed an innovative method of combining the virtual world with real-world training options. The simulation of injuries on a real person ... more
Article: Assistant Professor Goh Jit Khong Jake[1,2], Dr M Premikha[1]
Strategic Response to Mpox in the Singapore Armed Forces: Military Public Health Collaboration and Preparedness
Article: Klemmer, Frank; Kyle, Stigall; Michael, Hetzler; Samuel A., Rocker; Griet, Vermeulen;
Minimum Requirements for the Interoperability of Special Operations Surgical Teams: An Assessment Based on Current National Standards and NATO Doctrines
Advertorial: Kai Müller
Revolutionizing Remote Healthcare: The Antarctic Telemedicine Breakthrough
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DeTacMed – a brand of DEHAS Medical Systems: Your expert for tactical emergency medicine and more from Northern Germany
Article: Scotland Kemper, Cayla Grace Sullivan-Land, Sarah Kreider, Deonte Jefferson
From Army Strong to Oorah: A Literature Review Characterizing General Military Culture and Subculture
Article: Beatrix Becker, Christian Haggenmiller and Jos Joosten
The EU Integrated Approach to a Common Security and Defence Policy
Article: Tom Verhofstadt
Prevalence of Periodontal Disease among Belgian Military Rapid Deployment ISTAR Battalion
Article: Sevan Gerard, Anna Onderková, Michael Meoli, Yaroslav Leshchenko, Madelyn Banks, C. Beato, Denys Surkov, John Quinn
Large Scale Combat Operations and far forward Damage Control Resuscitation: observations of Ukraine
Article: Janet Licht
Bodysensors – A Tool for Medical Decision Making in Time-Critical Situations
Thinking about patient care in civilian and military situations means thinking about limiting factors like time, medical personnel, medical supply.
The experiences of recent years with major damages caused by natural disasters, e.g. the disastrous Earthquake in Turkey 2023, as well as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have clearly shown that in both ... more
Article: Dr. Lasse Hebsgaard, MD
COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE WITH ULTRASONOGRAPHY AMONGST PHYSICIANS IN THE DANISH ARMED FORCES AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
Article: Kai Schmidt
Lessons Learned from the War in Ukraine for the Bundeswehr Medical Service
Summary
The “Zeitenwende” (turning point in history) induced by the beginning of Russia’s attack on Ukraine in February 2022 has resulted in various reactions in the world. Beside the reinforcement of NATO’s eastern flank with additional armed forces, the Bundeswehr and the German industry on behalf of the German Federal Government supplied ... more
Article: Bernard Phaleg and Frederik Vansina: Official Opening Speech delivered on November 13, 2023 at the 11th DiMiMED International Conference on Disaster and Military Medicine in Düsseldorf, Germany
The Paradigm Shift in Societal Support to Security and Defence
Article: Alexander Jäckel: How MMCC/EMC supported and supports Ukraine’s fight for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity by coordinating and enhancing cooperation in the field of medical support.
Combining efforts in medical support for Ukraine
