Effect of concussion and blast exposure on symptoms after military deployment.

Objective: To examine whether blast exposure alone and blast-associated concussion result in similar neurologic and mental health symptoms.

Methods: A 14-item questionnaire was administered to male US Marines on their return from deployment in Iraq and/or Afghanistan.

Results: A total of 2,612 Marines (median age 22 years) completed the survey.

A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Mirror Therapy for Upper Extremity Phantom Limb Pain in Male Amputees.

Objective: Phantom limb pain (PLP) is prevalent in patients post-amputation and is difficult to treat. We assessed the efficacy of mirror therapy in relieving PLP in unilateral, upper extremity male amputees.

Methods: Fifteen participants from Walter Reed and Brooke Army Medical Centers were randomly assigned to one of two groups: mirror therapy ( = 9) or control ( = 6, covered mirror or mental visualization therapy).

Inter-rater reliability determination for two tests of ulnar nerve conduction across the elbow.

Introduction: The inter-rater variability in determination of ulnar nerve conduction across the elbow compromises test accuracy. The extent of this variability is unknown. The objective of this study was to determine and compare inter-rater reliability of variables derived from 2 different ulnar nerve conduction studies (NCSs) across the elbow.

Glycemic control and sponsor rank of military dependents with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Background: Disparities in glycemic control are reported in children with type 1 diabetes related to differences in access to health care and socioeconomic status. In the US military, rank is an indicator of socioeconomic status, but all have complete health care access without cost.

Objective: We sought to determine if glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes differs if their sponsor (parent) is an officer vs.