Combat Military Personnel Research Articles

Combat Military Personnel and Selective Risk Factors for the Development of Dementias - A Review

: Due to the growth of life expectancies and the increasing number of elderly population all over the world, there is a risk of growth of aging diseases such as dementia. Recent research studies also indicate that there will be a growing number of military veterans who will be affected by dementia, already at the age of 55+ years. In the case of combat military personnel, the most common dementias are Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. These two dementias are very similar because their main symptoms are the same. The purpose of this review is to explore two main risk factors influencing the development of the dementias. These include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Furthermore, the authors of this study focus on the exploration of the treatment of PTSD and TBI in order to delay the development of dementias among combat military personnel. : For the purpose of this study, a method of literature review of available sources exploring these two main risk factors of dementia among combat military personnel was used. Based on the evaluation of these literature sources, possibilities of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to the treatment and care of these people were described.

The wounds of terrorism among combat military personnel in Nigeria

The wounds of terrorism among combat military personnel in Nigeria

Management of Cerebral Concussion in Military Personnel: Lessons Learned From Sports Medicine

This article reviews concussion management in the military, with specific reference to the acute assessment and management of injured combat military personnel. Recent research on concussion and recovery is used as a foundation for understanding issues unique to a military population, as well as universal issues in the care of concussed individuals. We explain current uses of neuropsychological testing in military, as well as suggest future directions. A protocol for the acute management and assessment of concussions sustained through military service is provided, as are recommendations for the treatment of more chronic postconcussion symptoms and other trauma-related conditions which may present following concussion.