Fraud Alert - Nine Arrested and One Surrendered in Latest Compound Pharmacy Action

This is a fraud alert related to compound pharmacy arrests.

Immunization University and Project Immune Readiness Certificate Retrieval Instructions

CENTCOM Formulary

CENTCOM Formulary - October 2016

Emergency/Inclement Weather Preparedness: Vaccine Storage and Handling

Hiatal Hernia

A hiatal hernia is an anatomic abnormality where the esophageal hiatus becomes enlarged and abdominal structures (e.g., the stomach) protrude up from the abdominal cavity, through the diaphragm, and into the thoracic cavity. Type I hiatal hernias is characterized by migration of the junction of the esophagus and stomach to a position above the diaphram. Published reports estimate that approximately 95% of diagnosed hiatal hernias are Type I. Type I hiatal hernias are often asymptomatic. Larger hernias characterized by the migration of the esophagus, fundus of the stomach (Types II and II) or portions of the omentum, colon, or small intestine (Type IV) are more serious and may require surgery. The most common symptoms associated with hiatal hernia are chest tightness, heartburn, acid reflux, and regurgitation. Treatment is with antacids and medications to reduce or block acid production and, in a small number of patients, surgical repair.

Appendicitis

The appendix is a small, blind-ended tube connected to the large intestine near its junction with the small intestine. Inflammation of the appendix, or appendicitis, can occur as a result of obstruction (i.e., by fecal material, a foreign object, or swelling of lymphoid tissue) or from infection; however, in most cases, the etiology is unknown. Typical symptoms include mild, central abdominal pain that progresses to sharp, severe pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. The pain is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Left untreated, an inflamed appendix can rupture leading to peritonitis and sepsis. As such, appendicitis is a potentially life threatening condition that requires immediate medical intervention. Treatment is prompt surgical removal of the appendix, a procedure known as appendectomy.

Hearing Injuries, Noise Induced

This case definition was developed by the Army Institute of Public Health (AIPH), in consultation with the DoD Hearing Conservation Working Group and the DoD VA Hearing Center of Excellence for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of Noise-Induced Hearing Injuries (NIHI).

DoD PSP Learning Update Oct 2016

The Learning Update delivers an upcoming schedule of DoD PSP and other patient safety activities, tools and resources to help you increase your patient safety knowledge and skills. This edition highlights upcoming patient safety activities for October 2016.

September 11: USU Answers the Call

USU graduates, faculty and students were among the first responders to New York and Washington, as well as the Pennsylvania crash site. Their extensive training and experience enabled them to react and mobilize quickly, many of them within seconds of the Pentagon attack.

Gallbladder

Irritation and inflammation of the gallbladder is known as cholecystitis. The most common cause of cholecystitis is cholelithiasis (gallstones). Gallstones impede the release of bile from the gallbladder which may trigger an acute “gallbladder attack” characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and vomiting. When individual symptoms become frequent, recurrent, or severe, laparoscopic cholecystectomy (i.e., surgical removal of the gallbladder) is usually indicated. Common non-modifiable risk factors for gallstone development include female gender, age over 40, family history and Native American or Mexican-American decent. Modifiable risk factors include obesity, high fat or high-cholesterol diet, and diabetes.

Seasonal Influenza Toolkit 2016-17

Advances in Army Medicine since 9/11

Army Medicine is one of the world’s leading medical organizations. Support to military personnel on the battlefield, always the number 1 priority, requires significant ongoing research and development of medical materiel, training of personnel, and logistics of moving wounded or injured Soldiers. This document provides a brief discussion of advances in Army Medicine during the past 15 years. Although most of these advances came about as part of the effort to improve care for Soldiers, many have also had a great impact on the civilian medical sector.

Advances in Trauma Care since 9/11

Extremity injuries are the leading cause of combat injury. Survivability from these often complex wounds has increased remarkably in recent conflicts, due to improved body armor; changes to combat tactics, techniques and procedures; and improvements in combat casualty care.

Joint Deployment Formulary - September 2016

Formulary for the Deployment Prescription Program.

DoD PSP Learning Update Sept-Oct 2016

The Learning Update delivers an upcoming schedule of DoD PSP and other patient safety activities, tools and resources to help you increase your patient safety knowledge and skills. This edition highlights upcoming patient safety activities for September and October 2016.