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Is this a double standard....if he was a junior Marine, would he be allowed to remain on active duty? Can he deploy and be ready for combat...as we expect all Marines to be? Will he take the PFT/CFT as part of returning to full duty? One standard from the top down...weak links undermine the whole chain. https://lnkd.in/dQm9PMXB

"A Question of Limes and Limits" In 1795, the British Navy finally embraced limes to combat scurvy, but only after decades of hesitation. By the time they acted, an estimated 100,000 sailors had died unnecessarily from the disease. What if they had acted sooner? At NAT Global Campus, we teach a balanced approach: evidence-based therapies where available, but also the safe, anecdotal practices that show promise. We’re not anti-science; we’re pro-results. We invite you to join the conversation: Should rehab professionals limit themselves to what’s been "proven", or should we push the boundaries of our practice to offer our patients every safe and potential benefit?

Lessons from combat care decrease patient mortality: A new study under Tulane's Dr. Duchense assesses the impact of advanced resuscitative care (ARC) based on military protocols in an urban EMS system. The ARC protocol's success challenges traditional "scoop and run" approaches and demonstrates that strategic, early intervention can save lives in civilian emergency care settings. #TulaneResearch #EmergencyMedicine Read the paper in the comments! Image: Schematic showing comparison between traditional and ARC approaches. In the latter, red blood cells, tranexamic acid, and calcium are transfused near the injury site. ARC was associated with an over 50% decrease in hospital mortality.

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐒 Last week we had the honor to be at the Dutch military base and discuss how we are advancing military medicine with our rapid, point of care Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing device, called KAIROS. We thank the Ministerie van Defensie and the internal innovation team for the invitation to showcase KAIROS in the session of “Innovation for the healthy and the injured”. In military settings, where rapid response and immediate decision-making are paramount, KAIROS can enable accurate and personalized antibiotic treatment strategies. The integration of KAIROS into military medical practice has the potential to save lives, optimize resource utilization, and strengthen the resilience of military healthcare systems. Together with our partners we will be exploring this further. We are grateful for the opportunity to join such an important session and we are working to improve patients’ lives, no matter where they are. #innovation #antimicrobialresistance #personalizedhealthcare

One brain. Two dozen concussions. Four decades. In the next article from Tom Hayes' series detailing his experience in the Aviv Medical Program, he discusses his interactions with Sean Finnegan, an Aviv Alumni who suffered numerous concussions. Sean spent years in the military, in addition to playing college football, and had his "bell rung" more times than he could remember. Sean didn't realize the extent of the damage he experienced because he had a very successful long-term career in the military. Through his pre-assessments, Sean was surprised to learn that these injuries amounted to extremely poor blood flow in his brain; but the good news was there was still blood flow—and that translates to potential for improvement. Tom shares more about Sean's story (which included a stroke after completing the program), as well as how concussions impact the brain: https://lnkd.in/epj--6ig. Follow along next week for more on Tom's journey through the Aviv Medical Program. #AvivClinics #PostConcussionSyndrome #veteran #HBOT

1st HUMAN CLINICAL TRIAL: James Lind's scurvy experiment is a landmark moment in the history of medicine. In 1747, Lind, a Scottish physician, conducted one of the first controlled clinical trials aboard the HMS Salisbury, a British Royal Navy ship. Scurvy was a common and deadly disease among sailors at the time, caused by a deficiency of vitamin C due to long periods without fresh fruits and vegetables. Lind divided twelve sailors suffering from scurvy into six groups and provided each group with a different treatment, ranging from cider to vinegar to citrus fruits. Remarkably, the sailors who received citrus fruits, such as lemons and oranges, showed rapid improvement in their symptoms. If you like my content. Do not forget to like, and share my videos. 🥰 #clinicalresearch #clinicaltrials #clinicaldatamanagement #clinicaldevelopment #linkedinfollowers #jobs #interviewtips

📣 INTRODUCING: 60 Seconds with the Surgeon General #NavyMedicine Surgeon General Rear Adm. Darin Via triages your questions in a new series – raw, unfiltered, and “undoctored!” We’ll cover everything from operational medical capabilities to the latest news. Be sure to DM your questions or email the public affairs officer at jessica.l.mcnulty.mil@health.mil. #SG40 #CorpsmanUp!

MILITARY VS CIVILIAN VASCULAR INJURIES 🎙️ Dive into a fascinating discussion with W. Darrin Clouse MD FACS DFSVS as we explore the stark contrasts between military and civilian arterial injuries. Discover how complex blast mechanisms in military settings require specialized treatment approaches, while civilian injuries often stem from more isolated incidents like motor vehicle crashes. Gain valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of trauma care in different environments. Whether you're a medical professional or just curious, this episode is packed with essential knowledge you won't want to miss! #TraumaCare #MedicalInsights #MilitaryMedicine #CivilianTrauma #ArterialInjuries #DrClouse #Healthcare #MedicalPodcast #EmergencyMedicine #BlastInjuries The full episode is now available on YouTube and on all major podcast platforms. Don’t miss it… Thanks, Partners and Sponsors American College of Surgeons TriWest Healthcare Alliance Defense Strategies Institute Express Scripts by Evernorth AMSUS - The Society of Federal Health Professionals The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Ophthalpreneurs, this is an idea I can't help but share! Imagine the satisfaction of the patient when they ring the bell to signify their newfound independence from glasses and contacts. Imagine every prospective candidate in that room waiting for their opportunity to do the same. #ophthalpreneur #freedomfromglasses #personalizedvision #ophthalmology #privatepractice #refractivesurgery #lensreplacement

Happy International Clinical Trials Day to all the incredible statisticians and programmers in our community! 🎉 Did you know that the roots of modern clinical trials can be traced back to a pioneering study on scurvy in 1747? James Lind, a ship’s surgeon in the British Royal Navy, conducted what is often considered the first controlled clinical trial. He investigated treatments for scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C that severely impacted sailors on long voyages. ⚓ Lind’s trial included just 12 sailors, with only two receiving the active treatment of citrus fruits. His groundbreaking findings transformed the treatment of scurvy and marked an early example of using controlled studies. 🍋🍊 Let's celebrate the legacy of innovation and continue pushing the boundaries of medical research. Share your thoughts on the impact of clinical trials in the comments! #ClinicalTrialsDay #TheEffectiveStatisticians