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The impact of conflict on infectious disease: a systematic literature review
BackgroundConflict situations, armed or not, have been associated with emergence and transmission of infectious diseases. This review aims to...
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The response of the Military Health System (MHS) to the COVID-19 pandemic: a summary of findings from MHS reviews
IntroductionThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused major disruptions to the US Military Health System (MHS). In this study, we...
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Vulnerability to health and well-being of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar post-military coup and COVID-19
Across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated particular challenges for internally displaced people (IDPs). Over 1.9 million people in...
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The military as a neglected pathogen transmitter, from the nineteenth century to COVID-19: a systematic review
BackgroundThe risk of outbreaks escalating into pandemics has soared with globalization. Therefore, understanding transmission mechanisms of...
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Pushing the frontiers of military medical excellence: updates, progress and future needs
Since its establishment in 2014, Military Medical Research has come a long way in becoming a premier journal for scientific articles from various...
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The political economy of expedience: examining perspectives on military support to Sierra Leone’s Ebola response
The 2013–2016 West Africa Ebola Epidemic is the largest outbreak of Ebola in history. By September, 2014 the outbreak was worsening significantly,...
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The 3 levels of HIV stigma in the United States military: perspectives from service members living with HIV
BackgroundEpidemiological surveillance data indicate that a majority of HIV-infected in the United States (U.S.) military are African-Americans and...
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Protecting healthcare workers and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: a comparison of baseline and follow-up infection prevention and control needs in Nigerian military healthcare facilities delivering HIV services
BackgroundProtecting the HIV health workforce is critical for continuity of services for people living with HIV, particularly during a pandemic....
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Examining the militarised hierarchy of Sierra Leone’s Ebola response and implications for decision making during public health emergencies
BackgroundIn September, 2014, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) called for militarised assistance in response to the rapidly escalating West Africa...
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Analyzing the demographic, spatial, and temporal factors influencing social contact patterns in U.S. and implications for infectious disease spread
BackgroundDiseases such as COVID-19 are spread through social contact. Reducing social contacts is required to stop disease spread in pandemics for...
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Will the Russian war in Ukraine unleash larger epidemics of HIV, TB and associated conditions and diseases in Ukraine?
The Russian war in Ukraine poses many risks for the spread of HIV, TB and associated conditions, including possible increases in the numbers of...
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Educating, training, and exercising for infectious disease control with emphasis on cross-border settings: an integrative review
IntroductionPoints of entry and other border regions educate, train, and exercise (ETEs) their staff to improve preparedness and response to...
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Adult ECMO in the En Route Care Environment: Overview and Practical Considerations of Managing ECMO Patients During Transport
Purpose of ReviewThe authors’ experience as a part of the U.S. Military ECMO program to include the challenges and successes learned from over 200...
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UN peacekeeper health and risk factors --- a systematic sco** review
BackgroundConflicts, natural disasters, and complex emergencies present substantial health challenges to United Nations (UN) peacekeepers deployed in...
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Recent Surge in Mumps Cases in India: Need for Urgent Remedial Measures
Mumps is a global public health problem caused by mumps virus, a member of paramyxoviridae family. MMR (Mumps, Measles, Rubella), an effective...
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Is Fresh Frozen Plasma Still Necessary for Management of Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy?
Purpose of ReviewMassive blood loss secondary to major trauma is a leading cause of death worldwide. In recent years, multiple different strategies...
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A Sco** Review on Malaria Prevention and Control Intervention in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States (FCAS): A Need for Renewed Focus to Enhance International Cooperation
Malaria is a major public health problem in develo** countries. The burden of malaria in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS) is increasing...
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The biosafety incident response competence scale for clinical nursing staff: a development and validation study
AimsThis study was designed to develop a biosafety incident response competence scale and evaluate its validity and reliability among clinical nurses.
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The Mirasol Evaluation of Reduction in Infections Trial (MERIT): study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial
BackgroundTransfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) are a global health challenge. One new approach to reduce TTIs is the use of pathogen reduction...
