United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 38 No. 6, 22 September 1961 MEDICAL DIGESTS Management of Radiation Exposure Patients by CAPT E . R. King MC USN, Chief of Radiology, U.S. Naval Hospital; Director, Department of Nuclear Medicine, U.S. Naval Medical School ... 3 Eaton Agent Pneumonia by CAPT J. R. Kingston MC USN, R. M. Chanock MD, LT M.A. Mufson MC USNR, L. P. Hellman MA, W. D. James and H. H. Fox BS, LT M.A. Manko MC USNR, and CAPT James Boyers MC USNR. ... 7 Animal Genes and...
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Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, NAMRU-4, smallpox, vaccination, polio, nuclear warfare, NH St. Albans,...
The Grog Issue 37, 2013 Features Sharks, No Chaser: A Look Back at the Navy's Fight Against the Denizens of the Deep ......................................................page 4 Vixerat: RADM Ferdinand Berley (1912-2013).............................page 14 Angels of the Airfield: Navy Air Evacuation Nurses of World War II .................page 16 Showcase BUMED Aviation Supplement's "Shark Notes"...............................page 6 A Few Facts About...
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Topics: History of medicine, sharks, Navy Air Evacuation Nurses, Joel Boone, Ferdinand Berley, obituaries,...
United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 39 No. 2, 19 January 1962 MEDICAL DIGESTS Cryobiology by Joseph F. Saunders PhD, Head, Medicine and Dentistry Branch, Office of Naval Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Torsion of Spermatic Cord in Newborn Infants ...13 Cholera and Cholera-Type Disease ...14 I(131) in Scintillation Kidney Scanning ...15 MISCELLANY Citation for Admiral Chandler .... 15 Navy Doctor Receives AF Medal .... 17 New Publication .... 17 Hospital Corpsman...
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, Lewis B. Potvin, Alfred W. Chandler, Nicholas R. Couture, NH Yokosuka,...
United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 29 No. 1, 4 January 1957 Historical Fund of the Navy Medical Department ...2 Current Problem of Staphylococcal Infection... 3 Acne Vulgaris in Adolescents ... 6 Quinidine as a Cause of Sudden Death ...9 Afibrinogenemia ......... 11 Subcutaneous Phlebitis of the Chest Wall...13 Benign Osteopetrosis ........ 14 Malignant Neoplasms ................ 16 Transurethral Resection in Prostatic Carcinoma ... 17 Joint Paracentesis from the Anatomic Point of...
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, films, statistics, entomology, hypothermia
United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 37 No. 2, 20 January 1961 ABSTRACTS Role of Tobacco in Disease... 3 EGG Findings in Ventricular Hypertrophy ... 9 Physiology of Peptic Ulcer... 12 Pheochromocytoma ... 15 Early Postoperative Bathing... 17 MISCELLANY Advanced Course in Nuclear Science ... 18 Ophthalmic Services (BuMed Inst. 6810. 4A) ... 19 Reports of Medical Boards (BuMed Notice 6100) ... 20 Post-Military Career Placement Program ... 20 Board Certifications -...
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, smoking, Gorgas Memorial Institute of Tropical and Preventive Medicine, J....
Every day, more than 63,000 Navy Medicine personnel are operating forward around the world, providing agile, rapid health care support to the Navy and Marine Corps. Ensuring lives are saved wherever our forces operate is what we do, be it above the sea, on the sea, below the sea or on the battlefield. The following photos depict our medical professionals at work during March 2017.
Topics: Hospital Corps, Navy Medicine Live blog, Dosimetry Center, humanitarian assistance, Operation...
United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 31 No. 9, 9 May 1959 Historical Fund of the Navy Medical Department....... . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Value of Aminopyrine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Occurrence of Arrhythmias. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Electrocardiographic Misinterpretation . . . . .. . . . . . . 7 Acute Tubular Necrosis in Infancy and Childhood . . . . . . 11 Tuberculosis in the Neonatal Period . . . . . . . ....
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, USS Nautilus (SSN- 571)
United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 34 No. 9, 6 November 1959 Historical Fund of the Navy Medical Department .. 2 ABSTRACTS Diet and Atherosclerosis in Orient .. 3 Management of Pericarditis . . . . . . 5 Carcinoma of the Prostate ....... 7 Perfusion Techniques in Cancer ... 9 Treatment of Appendicitis ........ 11 Gastric Cooling in Peptic Ulcer ... 12 MISCELLANEOUS Research and the Practitioner ... . 14 Building for Radiation Evaluation ... 16 Training in A B C Warfare Defense ... 18...
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, Merrill H. Goodwin, C. F. Gell, Naval Dental School
United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 38 No. 4, 18 August 1961 MEDICAL DIGESTS Polycythemia Secondary to Pheochromocytoma ... 3 Alkaline Phosphatase and Kidney Injury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Retinopathy Associated with Chloroquine Phosphate Therapy ... 6 Chloroquine Resistance in Plasmodium Falciparum .... 8 Oxygen Therapy Service. ....9 Prevention of MC Heat Casualties .... 12 Gastric Resection Complications ....12 MISCELLANY Radiation Effects on the Heart .... 13 DASA-...
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, NH St. Albans, films, Naval School of Aviation Medicine
By L.A. Shively Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs. Lt. Cmdr. Deborah “Lynn” Redman’s deployment to Afghanistan landed her in prison. Not as an inmate – but as a reserve Navy nurse. On her arrival in the war-ravaged country, she realized a strong desire to help Afghan women and children through outreach missions, first from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Farah, near Iran, and then later from FOB Wright in the Kunar province to which she was assigned. At first her...
Topics: Afghanistan, American Red Cross, Navy Medicine magazine
STATEMENT OF VICE ADMIRAL MATTHEW L. NATHAN, MC, USN, SURGEON GENERAL OF THE NAVY BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON MILITARY PERSONNEL OF THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE. "I can report to you Navy Medicine remains strong, capable and mission-ready to deliver world class care, anytime, anywhere. We are operating forward and globally engaged, no matter what the environment and regardless of the challenge. The men and women of Navy Medicine remain flexible, agile and resilient in order to...
Topics: humanitarian assistance, Iraq, Afghanistan, military medicine, Congressional testimony
"Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Navy Medicine, U.S. Pacific Fleet and the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command humanitarian and civic assistance mission aboard the USNS Mercy designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.:
Topics: USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), Pacific Partnership, Vietnam, hospital ship, humanitarian assistance, Navy...
Navy and Marine Corps Medical News 03-23 'CHARTing' Humanitarian Assistance Course in Yokosuka Leaders Laud Efforts of Hospital Corps TRICARE Europe Meets in Naples Blood Checks Lead to Healthier Lifestyle Healthwatch: Vision Research Looks To Safeguard Your Sight
Topics: MEDNEWS, humanitarian assistance, NH Yokosuka
Naval Service Medical News (NSMN) 96-09 (960098)-Area Military Mobilizes to Save Young Leukemia Victim (960099)-'Breast Care Center' Opens at NNMC Bethesda (960100)-BUMED Sailor of the Year Selected (960101)-SOY Corpsmen Now Vying for CINCPACFLT Sailors of Year (960102)-Corpsman Selected as GROUP TEN Shore SOY (960103)-Corpsman Selected as Naval Training Center's SOY (960104)-Staff Corps Captain Boards Convened (960105)-Naval Medical Clinic Gets Jump on Nutrition Month (960106)-Sailors in...
Topics: MEDNEWS, bone marrow, Sailor of the Year, NMCL New Orleans, National Naval Medical Center, breast...
Navy & Marine Corps Medical News 97-41 MN970435. San Diego Doctors Perform Groundbreaking Procedure MN970436. Guantanamo Bay Trauma Team Saves Mine Victim MN970437. Survey Rates Military Medical Higher Than Civilian MN970438. Pearl Harbor Readies for Disaster MN970439. Charleston Doc Receives Top AMA Award MN970440. TRICARE Has Prescription for Getting Medication MN970441. Military Women Honored by Special Stamp MN970442. CNO Sends Navy Birthday Message MN970443. TRICARE Question and Answer...
Topics: MEDNEWS, Kevin R. Kerrigan, Navy Vestibular Balance Center, Meniere's disease, NMC San Diego, NH...
United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 15, No. 2, 27 January 1950 Spontaneous Pneumothorax Surgery .... 2 Rice Diet in Hypertension ............. 5 DCA & Ascorbic Acid in Arthritis .... 8 DCA & Ascorbic Acid in Arthritis .... 8 DCA & Ascorbic Acid in Arthritis....10 DCA & Ascorbic Acid in Arthritis ....11 DCA & Ascorbic Acid in Arthritis....11 Infectious Hepatitis in USN .......... 12 Varicose Veins in USN ................ 12 Phlebitis in USN.. .......
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, Statistics of Navy Medicine, Naval Dental School
United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 16, No. 2, 4 August 1950 Pneumonia Penicillin Dosage Study ... 2 Neurologic Signs Evolution in Polio ... 4 Terramycin Absorption & Excretion ..... 11 ACTH in Nephritis ........................ 13 Antibiotics & Radiation Mortality .... 14 Re Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis... .16 Hemorrhagic Shock Study . .. ... . . . . . .. 19 ECG Limb Leads Evaluation . .... .. . 21 Dramamine on a Naval Transport .. 23 D-Catechin & Anaphylaxis...
Topic: Navy Medicine magazine
"The MHS and the Department of Defense (DoD) continue to standardize health care across the Services through technology, such as the electronic health record; information management/ information technology (IM/IT) governance; financial and resource management; and clinical processes. Great successes have been achieved in combat medicine and in our garrison-based care system back home when we operate as an integrated system with standardized care." Jonathan Woodson, Assistant...
Topics: Defense Health Agency, medical records, military medicine, Navy Medicine Live Blog
By Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, U.S. Navy surgeon general, and chief, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. "I would like to take a moment to recognize the incredible work and sacrifice all of you make in support of the Navy Medicine mission."
Topic: Navy Medicine Live Blog
Navy and Marine Corps Medical News 1, January 4, 2008 Bush Vows Support for Wounded Troops, Addresses Iran Threat ...1 Yokosuka Labor, Delivery Staff Trains on New Birth System ...2 Fighting to Save Lives ...2 'Damage Control' Surgeries and Medevacs ...3
Topics: MEDNEWS, NH Yokosuka, Fleet Marine Force (FMF), hospital corpsmen, Brent Lynn
Every day, more than 63,000 Navy Medicine personnel are operating forward around the world, providing agile and rapid health care support to the Navy and Marine Corps. Saving lives wherever our forces operate is what we do, be it above the sea, on the sea, below the sea or on the battlefield. The following photos depict important events and our medical professionals at work during December 2017.
Topics: Hospital Corps, training, humanitarian assistance, Brazil, dentistry, Dental Corps, Navy Medicine...
I spent the first couple of years learning everything I could about pharmacies. I worked full-time at a retail pharmacy while moonlighting at a cardiac care hospital. I spent my “off” weekends working as a consultant pharmacist for a nursing home. Still, my patients needed me to learn more. In 1990, I was commissioned as an Air Force pharmacy officer. In support of Desert Storm, I learned to manage people and supplies, but most of all; I learned how important my role as a pharmacist was to...
Topics: NH Pensacola, pharmacy, pharmacist, Navy Medicine Live Blog
By Capt. Eric R. Hoffman, officer in charge, Navy Entomology Center of Excellence, and chairman of Armed Forces Pest Management Board. "With the U.S. military prepared to deploy anywhere in the world in support of humanitarian, disaster relief and operational missions, discovering innovative solutions to control blood feeding insects that carry human disease is key to success."
Topics: Navy Entomology Center of Excellence, Navy Medicine Live Blog
By Trish Rose, Naval Hospital Oak Harbor If you’re considering when the right time is to start collecting retirement benefits, one important factor to take into account is how long you might actually live. But a more important factor to consider is what your health might be during that time. What good is a long life if it is not a happy and healthy one? Being in the know on the components of healthy aging may help you ward off a significant number of problems related to aging, both mental and...
Topics: aging, Navy Medicine Live blog
United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 24, No. 5, 10 September 1954 Residency Training Policy. . . 2 Cardiospasm . . . 3 Mitral Insufficiency ...4 Pulmonary Fibrosis ...6 N-Allylnormorphine ....7 Barbituates, Liver Disease. ...8 Cigarettes and Circulation ....10 Tuberculous Meningitis.... l l Ferrous Sulfate Poisoning ....13 Letterer-Siwe's Disease. ....14 Diverticulum of Urethra ..... 15 Hodgkin's Disease . .. . 16 Saddle Embolus . . . 18 Stay in Tuberculosis Hospital ....19 Employment of...
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, smoking, pediatrics, Potomac Annex, Observation Hill, NAMRU-3, leprosy, U....
Rear Adm. C Forrest Faison III pre-recorded remarks for the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States annual conference in December 2015. (U.S. Navy video/released) With HM2 Amber Barack. N1525-16-0008
Topics: military medicine, Hospital corps
United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 26, No. 7, 7 October 1955 Graduate Training in Navy Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Human Relations for Doctors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 3 Management of Spontaneous Pneumothorax . . . . . . . . . . 8 Reevaluation of Sulfonamide Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Iron-Storage Diseases . ..... . ..................... 12 Evaluation of ACTH and Cortisone in the Treatment of...
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, Julius Amberson, Passage to Freedom, Vietnam War, Bronze Star, WAVES,...
United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 53 No. 1 January 1969 MEDICAL ARTICLES Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy Syndrome ...1 Raynaud's Phenomenon as Leading Sign in Lupus Erythematosus . .. .. .. ..... . .. . ... . ...... . . .4 Peripheral Neuropathy . .... . .. ... . . .... .. .. .. .8 Bleeding from the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract ...15 Fever as a Manifestation of Hypoglycemia .. .. ... .19 Penicillins Old and New ..... . . . . . . ... .. . ... . . .21 Connective Tissue Diseases and...
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Focus on Healthcare Reimbursement Strategies Defense Health Program Funding Adjustment Models Robert Opsut, PhD How does one determine the funding levels for direct care facilities within the MHS? Prior to 2005, funding was determined the way most government organizations are currently funded: given a historical baseline, the following year’s funding was simply the previous year’s funding plus inflation. Performance had no effect on the budget. In 2004, the Prospective Payment System (PPS)...
Topic: military medicine
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Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, NH Bremerton, telemedicine, Hospital Corps, Pacific Partnership, RIMPAC
Navy Department BUMED News Letter Vol. 5, No. 3, February 2, 1945 Plague: Epidemiology by D. S. Farner ..................... 1 Plague: Prophylaxis and Therapy by J. K. Curtis & F. A. Butler...... 6 Streptomycin and Streptothricin ....... 7 Gramicidin S ................................ 9 Salicylate: Physiologic Effects by A. E. Town & F. C. F. Young ......... 9 Penicillin in Aqueous Humor ......... 13 Anterior Chamber Infections ......... 14 Penicillin in Empyema...
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, penicillin, antibiotics, NH Corvallis, NH Corona, Naval Medical Research...
Navy Department BUMED News Letter Vol. 8, No. 5, August 30, 1946 Typhoid Fever Therapy: Report on ... 2 Re Use of Fluorides in Dentistry .... .. 3 Study re Influenza Vaccination ........ .4 Re HistopJasmin and Tuberculin by Van Gelder et al..... . . 5 Schistosomiasis Japonica .......... . .. . .. 6 Study re Streptomycin Resistance ..... 6 Plague Control with DDT and 1080 .... 8 Effects of "DFP" on the Normal Eye ... 9 Re Masking of Syphilis by Penicillin .. 10 Q...
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, Nurse Corps, Naval Epidemiology Unit #82, gonorrhea, venereal disease,...
By Hospitalman Teresa Alexandria Perkins, Naval Hospital Bremerton "I’m a radiologic technologist and proud to be Naval Hospital Bremerton’s 2014 Blue Jacket of the Year. It’s an honor to represent my leadership and the hospital."
Topics: radiology, hospital corps, NH Bremerton, Navy Medicine Live Blog
By Capt. Gerald Cox, Force Surgeon, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command and the Fleet Surgeon for the U.S. Fifth Fleet. "This week I had the honor of presiding at the final Navy Change of Command and Transfer of Authority ceremony at Expeditionary Medical Facility-Kuwait (EMF-K) during which Navy Capt. Dick Turner, NC, was relieved by Army Col. Joe Robinson, MC, USA, commander of the Army’s 325th Combat Support Hospital (CSH). On this momentous occasion Nov 3., the Navy’s...
Topics: Navy Medicine Live Blog, Camp Arifjan, Expeditionary Medical Facility-Kuwait, US Marine Corps,...
Navy & Marine Corps Medical News 02-40 Navy Medicine Awarded Patent For Dengue Vaccine Technology Yokosuka Hosts First Overseas Joint Trauma Seminar Navy Medicine Researcher Helps SAR Swimmers Get, Stay Fit Training Keeps Fleet Surgeons a Cut Above Pearl Harbor "Steaming To Assist" Renovations Underway at Pensacola's 'Q Whidbey's Oak Leaf Club Raises Comfort Factor at Medical Facilities First Person: Dentalman Audel Herrera, Naval Dental Center Great Lakes, Ill. TRICARE Awards New...
Topics: MEDNEWS, dengue fever, vaccination, NH Yokosuka, Fleet Surgical Team Seven (FST-7), USS Essex (LHD...
Navy & Marine Corps Medical News 02-43 MN024301. BUMED's Virtual Naval Hospital Wows SECNAV MN024302. Navy Medicine Homeland Security Medical Advisor, Specialty Leader Established MN024303. Great Lakes Dental Research Gets Expanded Mission, New Name MN024304. Great Lakes Dental Institute and VA Partner in Research MN024305. Health Researchers Help Beat the Heat MN024306. Researcher Elevated From Commander to African Chief MN024307. Arthur Is New NNMC Bethesda Commander MN024308. 29 Palms...
Topics: MEDNEWS, Navy Medicine Office of Homeland Security, Naval Dental Research Institute, Naval...
Navy & Marine Corps Medical News 01-45 MN014501. USS WASP Readies for the Unexpected MN014502. Lemoore Hosts Veterans Day Memorabilia Exhibit MN014503. Bethesda Dedicates Wall to TRICARE Heroes MN014504. Recruits Protected From Diseases MN014505. Mr. Mills Goes To Washington MN014506. Lemoore Partners With School MN014507. Speakers Shine at Pensacola Health Symposium MN014508. Smoking Costs DoD Plenty MN014509. This Month in Navy Medicine MN014510. Do You Know A TRICARE Hero? MN014511....
Topics: MEDNEWS, tattoo, USS WASP (LHD 1), mass casualty drill, NH Lemoore, National Naval Medical Center,...
Navy and Marine Corps Medical News 01-19 MN011901. Navy Researchers Developing Mission- and Life-Saving Vaccines MN011902. USS NASSAU Helps Control Spread of Foot and Mouth MN011903. USS TRUMAN "General Hospital" Uses Internet to Treat Patients MN011904. NOSTRA Receives Pollution Prevention Award MN011905. Recruit Red Rover Medical Unit Visited by German Officer MN011906. Navy Volunteerism Inspires Japanese Dentist MN011907. Adverse Reaction Earns Award for Intern MN011908. Hospital...
Topics: MEDNEWS, travelers' diarrhea, Naval Medical Research Center, vaccination, USS NASSAU (LHA 4), USS...
Navy & Marine Corps Medical News 00-03 Headline: DoD leaders address TRICARE issues Headline: Flu victims breathing easier with San Diego ventilators Headline: Improved TRICARE dental program is on the way Headline: Millennium Veterans Act beefs up long-term care Headline: Proper shoes help athletes avoid pain of defeat Headline: Anthrax question and answer Headline: Great Lakes TRICARE forum addresses beneficiary concerns Headline: TRICARE question and answer Headline: Healthwatch:...
Topics: MEDNEWS, NMC San Diego, influenza, anthrax, vaccination
Navy & Marine Corps Medical News 99-11 Headline: Researchers have faith in anthrax vaccinations Headline: “Designated providers” offer TRICARE benefits in selected areas Headline: Facilities management strengthens customer service Headline: Grand Rounds a grand success Headline: Naval health research to maintain a DoD birth defects registry Headline: Groton corpsman is senior pharmacy technician of 1998 Headline: DOD is ready for cyber warfare Headline: TRICARE...
Topics: MEDNEWS, epidemiology, anthrax, vaccination, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious...
Navy & Marine Corps Medical News 99-05 Headline: Leaders unfold plan to modify, strengthen TRICARE Headline: DoD seeks funds for seniors' health care commitment Headline: Cost, access, quality shape TRICARE success in Northwest Headline: Reserve leadership gets anthrax vaccinations Headline: Doc makes high altitude delivery Headline: Y2K database aids in contingency plan development Headline: Pensacola training set preps medical team for field service Headline: Medical aid to Sri Lanka...
Topics: MEDNEWS, anthrax, vaccination, NH Yokosuka, NH Twentynine Palms, NH Pensacola, Blast Resuscitation...
NAVAL SERVICE MEDICAL NEWS (NSMN) 96-16 (960203)-Joint Teleradiology Test Successful (960204)-Surgical Procedure Benefits Young Patient (960205)-Hospital Ship USNS COMFORT Underway for Exercise (960206)-U.S. Naval Hospital Guam Nurses Recognized (960207)-Hospital Starts Medicare Claims Assistance Program (960208)-NDC Parris Island Recognizes Red Cross Volunteers (960209)-FISC, USNH Work Together to Improve Supply Pipeline (960210)-Congratulations to New Medical Corps Flag Officer (960211)-CNO...
Topics: MEDNEWS, teleradiology, telemedicine, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN...
Navy & Marine Corps Medical News 98-37 Headline: Anthrax and pregnancy Headline: Schools form partnership to train technicians Headline: Medical evacuation across Australia Headline: Veterans Administration plans new outpatient clinic locations Headline: Top health benefits advisor named for 1997 Headline: Portsmouth ‘doc’ has championship game Headline: TRICARE question and answer Headline: Healthwatch: Cholesterol facts
Topics: MEDNEWS, anthrax, vaccination, Naval School of Health Sciences, USS O’Brien (DD 975), Patrick...
Navy and Marine Corps Medical News 96-44 MEDFLAG '96 Lends Helping Hand in Mali Dental Team Becomes Dog's Best Friend Commissary Tobacco Prices Rise Bremerton Stands Up Fleet Hospital Roosevelt Roads Gets Top JCAHO Marks TRICARE Question and Answer Healthwatch: Mammograms: Pictures That Could Save Your Life
Topics: MEDNEWS, Mali, Africa, MEDFLAG '96, NH Naples, BDC Rota, veterinary dentistry, NH Bremerton, Fleet...
Navy & Marine Corps Medical News 98-21 Headline: Nelson nominated to become Navy’s new surgeon general Headline: Yokosuka team prepares for anthrax vaccinations Headline: Okinawa goes online and improves access to care Headline: Navy opticians tune-up senior citizens’ glasses Headline: Corpsmen celebrate 100th anniversary with opening of Historical Center Headline: Don’t miss final opportunity for AMSUS awards nominations Headline: TRICARE question and answer Headline:Healthwatch:...
Topics: MEDNEWS, Richard A. Nelson, NH Yokusuka, anthrax, vaccination, NH Okinawa, Naval Ophthalmic Support...
Navy & Marine Corps Medical News 98-31 Headline: Anthrax vaccination program update Headline: New device will reduce hearing damage, balance problems Headline: USS Curtis Wilbur team effort wins wellness award Headline: Care in a tent: Fleet Hospital Five trains for deployment Headline: TRICARE question and answer Headline: Healthwatch: aerosol abuse can take your breath away
Topics: MEDNEWS, anthrax, vaccination, NMC San Diego, USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), Fleet Hospital Five, NH...
United States Navy Medical News Letter Vol. 16, No. 9, 17 November 1950 Chemical Warfare Problems ......... 2 Artificial Respiration ................... 5 Amputation in Vascular Disease .... 10 Intramedullary Nail Designs ......... 13 Osteochondritis of the Spine ......... 14 Amniotic Fluid Embollsm ............ 16 Intravenous Quinidine .................. 16 Oxygen in Bundle Branch Block ..... 18 Chlorophyll, a Colostomy Aid ....... 19 Irreducible Intussusception .......... 20...
Topics: Navy Medicine magazine, Naval Medical Research Institute
LCDR Harry Qui received his degrees from University of Connecticut. He is a prior recipient of medical research training grant from National Institute of Health. He has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and recently presented at an international scientific conference. He enhanced his career by attending the rigorous Navy Medical supply and finance course, FMMTC. LCDR Qui is currently assigned to Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center in the Director for Administration, working as...
Topics: Navy Medicine Live Blog, Medical Service Corps, Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center
CHRISTOPHER C. SHAW, Captain (MC) U. S. N. During periods of armed conflict, the exigencies of war require immediate application of new methods, weapons, and practical means of defense against them. Advances in military medicine must then be confined to applied research and development. But as time marches on, our stockpile of science and of scientific talent must be increased between wars by basic research, which can be pursued to best advantage during periods of peace when graduate students...
Topics: Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory, Naval Medical Research Laboratory, Naval Medical Research...
By Cmdr. Kimberly Davis, director, surgical services, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Va. "In the spring of 2008, the position of department head, ophthalmology, USNS Mercy opened and I jumped at the opportunity to spend my summer providing humanitarian assistance in Southeast Asia. In most cases, civilian practitioners have to take a leave of absence for such missions and I had a chance to participate while still receiving my paycheck."
Topics: USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), hospital ship, Pacific Partnership, ophthalmology, humanitarian assistance,...
