Depression in Entry-Level Military Personnel

Burnout in Military Personnel

The association of anxiety and depression with musculoskeletal disorders among military personnel in 2016

Background: Musculoskeletal pain accompanied by psychological problems leads to reduced health efficiency. On the other hand, work-related anxiety and depression is another important factor that could result in reduced productivity in organizations and physical and mental problems in personnel. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common occupational health problems that have high cost...

Lyme disease in military personnel.

The tick responsible for Lyme disease is common in areas inhabited by deer. This should theoretically put military personnel at increased risk. A history of tick bite is uncommon and the characteristic skin rash often absent. Two examples of servicemen with neurological Lyme disease without cutaneous manifestations are discussed, and six other cases referred to the RAF Institute of Pathology an...

Acinetobacter Infections in Military Personnel

The gram negative rod Acinetobacter baumannii is a soil and water saprophyte characterized by a high degree of innate and acquired antibiotic resistance. While it can colonize healthy hosts, it is also a well-established hospital-acquired pathogen, especially in intensive care and surgical units. The pathogen does not have many of the traditional virulence factors for producing disease in healt...

Psychological Health of Military Personnel

The House of Commons Defence Select Committee1 has stated that more resources are needed to support military personnel, particularly in mental health services. This note examines the impact of military service on the psychological health of serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their families. It outlines the effectiveness of interventions, and highlights areas for further research. Overview