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FAQs
What is DeployMed ResearchLINK?
DeployMed ResearchLINK is an upgrade of web sites you may have seen before. DeployMed ResearchLINK combines the contents of the previously established Medsearch and DeployMed web sites, to create a central resource of information on federally funded deployment-related medical research, from the Gulf War forward. This web site reflects the Department of Defense commitment to learning more about deployment related illnesses, and sharing what is learned. DeployMed ResearchLINK will continue to do the job that the earlier web sites did, only better.
How do I navigate/search through DeployMed ResearchLINK?
There are several ways to navigate DeployMed ResearchLINK. You are able to access medical research information on DeployMed ResearchLINK by geographic region, name of major deployment, or medical research topic of interest. To search by geographic region, use the map in the center of the homepage and choose your region of interest. To search by major deployment or medical research topics use the left-hand menu.
How is the information selected for DeployMed ResearchLINK? Who provides this information for DeployMed ResearchLINK?
The medical research information on DeployMed ResearchLINK must be federally sponsored and deployment health related. The DeployMed ResearchLINK is a collaboration between the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, and Veterans Affairs each providing information on medical research related to deployments for this web site.
What type of information will I find on DeployMed ResearchLINK?
DeployMed ResearchLINK provides information on:
New federally-funded:
o Research projects focused on deployment health
o Published medical and scientific citations including access to abstracts, if available
Updates for ongoing (active/underway) and completed federally-funded:
o Research projects focused on deployment health
o Published medical and scientific citations including access to abstracts, if available
Government authored and sponsored deployment health reports
What medical research topics are available on DeployMed ResearchLINK?
The following medical research topics are included on DeployMed ResearchLINK.
Accidents & Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Blast Injury
Accidents & Other Injuries
Infections
Leishmaniasis
Malaria
Wounds & Other Types
Mental Health
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
General & Other Mental Conditions
Diseases, Disorders & Other Health Conditions
Bones, Joints & Muscles
Cancer
Digestive System
Endocrine System
General Health Status
Genitourinary System
Heart & Circulatory
Immune System & Blood
Nervous System
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Sleep Disorder
Unexplained or Multi-Symptom Illnesses
Vision & Hearing
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Environmental & Occupational Exposures
Chemical & Biological Warfare Agents
Depleted Uranium & Other Heavy Metals
Interactions
Oil Well Fires
Pesticides & Repellants
Other Exposures
Epidemiology
Evaluation
Family Health
Genetic Studies
Mortality
Treatments
Trauma Care
Mental Health-Specific
Other Health Conditions
Vaccines & Prevention
Vaccines
Protective Medications
Women's Health
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What is included under "Reports & Publications" on DeployMed ResearchLINK?
The section "Reports & Publications" on DeployMed ResearchLINK includes: Deployment Health Reports and Medical Research Publications.
Deployment Health Reports represent work done by, or sponsored by, the U.S. government. DeployMed ResearchLINK includes reports from the following organizations:
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Department of Defense
Department of Energy
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
General Accounting Office (GAO)
Institute of Medicine (IOM)./ National Academy of Science
Military Veterans Health Coordinating Board
Non-US Government Agencies
RAND
The White House
United States Congress
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Medical Research Publications are articles from peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals.
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