During 2015 and 2016, Europe experienced a period of increased irregular immigration predominantly across the Mediterranean to its southern coastal borders. Many stakeholders were involved in the maritime response to this phenomenon, conducting search and rescue (SAR) and border security activities. However, relatively limited literature exists on the role ... more
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural constituent of human skin, where it forms a network with proteins that bind to HA and helps to maintain skin mechanical properties. (1) In addition, HA plays a structural role by retaining water, thereby maintaining a moist environment, which is critical for successful wound healing. Even Galen, a physician treating ... more
Bipolar ionization:
Ionization is the name of any process in which one or more electrons are removed from an atom or molecule so that the atom or molecule remains as a positively charged ion. ... more
At the beginning of this year, DiaSys Diagnostic Systems, a medium-sized diagnostics company based in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, has expanded its portfolio by an immunoturbidimetric test for quantitative determination of total antibodies in COVID-19. This universally applicable total
antibody test, called SARS-CoV-2 UTAB FS (UTAB = Universal Total ... more
Soldiers in the German army require a mask that is not only comfortable to wear for longer periods of time but most importantly offers the highest protection from Covid-19 and with it a potential spread of this virus amongst the troops. ... more
We are pleased to present you the announced 3rd edition of the EUROPEAN MILITARY MEDICAL SERVICES, with which we are now in its third year accompanying the European military medical services in the establishment of the Military Medical Coordination Center and thus supporting the exchange of knowledge and experience. Especially the article Covid shows how ... more
Jenny Combines Ventilation and Multi-Parameter Monitoring and Defibrillation in a Single Point-of-Care Device, Including Masimo rainbow SET® Measurements, NomoLine® Capnography, and now Brain Monitoring Technologies – The World’s First All-in-One Solution of Its Kind ... more
On 29th February 1960, in response to the Agadir earthquake, the Bundeswehr Medical Service joined its French counterpart on a theatre of operations for the first time, assisting in the relief efforts. Since then, based on the Elysée Treaty (1963), military cooperation between Germany and France has developed significantly over the years, including in the ... more
The aim of this article is to share our recent experience of deployed military anaesthesia with the international community. In the United Kingdom Defence Medical Services (UK-DMS) we have recently completed a major revision of our Clinical Guidelines for Operations (CGOs). These guidelines aim to provide practical, concise guidance for deployed ... more
Since the London Bombings on 07/07/2005, terror attacks have made a resurgence in Great Britain: with 122 terrorism related attacks and 42 deaths in 2017 (1), and, a tactical shift towards the targeting of civilians in marauding terrorist attacks or vehicle based attacks (2). When a terrorist incident occurs, the police cannot guarantee the safety of any ... more
This paper discusses the emerging concept of Continuous Improvement in Healthcare Support to Operations (CIHSO) recently introduced within NATO. It starts by summarising the developments in NATO policy regarding clinical governance and how this has evolved into CIHSO before examining the operational aspects of CIHSO within the Plan-Refine-Execute (PRE) ... more
The University of Pécs Medical School in Hungary developed the cooperation between military and civilian medicine as an ongoing issue. The Medical University provided much-needed theoretical backup to practice oriented military medicine. The university supported basic/introductionary training courses for young doctors enrolled into the compulsory national ... more
After the publication of the first edition last year, we received a lot of positive feedback for our decision to accompany the allied European Military Medical Services in their efforts to come closer together. This has further spurred us on, and now you can follow the current developments. ... more
In 2007, the Canadian Armed Forces established a working group to consider new and innovative approaches to mental health training and education in the CAF, and was given the task of developing, delivering and evaluating mental health education across the spectrum of Canadian Forces audiences, including Canadian Forces members’ families. ... more
This article reflects on the Canadian Forces Health Services Group initiative on attraction and retention of military medical health care personnel.
The ability to attract high quality people and subsequently retain experienced military practitioners remains the primary aim of this strategic plan. ... more
Medical Force Protection (Med FP) measures are important in mitigating morbidity and mortality in deployed forces. Historically, Disease Non Battle Injury (DNBI) accounts for significantly more morbidity than traumatic injury. However, how successful have we been in implementing such measures in Afghanistan? The author who conceived and undertook 3 Med FP ... more
Organophosphate-type nerve agents (e. g. tabun, sarin, soman, cyclosarin, VX) are among the most toxic synthetic compounds known so far. Organophosphate intoxication causes an excess of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine by inhibition of the acetylcholinesterase that normally reduce the activity of acetylcholine. The following study gives an insight in the ... more
Participating in a military operation abroad is for many soldiers an experience that will shape their lives. During the months spent outside Germany, soldiers gain many different impressions, for example as a result of the close bonds that form in the camps – not least with soldiers from other nations – but also through contact with the local culture ... more
