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68W / US Army Healthcare Specialist

WEBThe 68W combat medic, or, more officially, the Army health care specialist, must complete basic combat training before assignment to Advanced Individual Training (AIT) courses …

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Silver's Surprising Role in Military Medicine

WEBThe History of Silver in Military Medicine As military medicine advances, we sometimes find that tried-and-true technologies, substances, and medicines work the best. Silver, used …

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Shell Shock / Combat Stress Reaction (CSR) / Post-Traumatic …

WEBWorld War I Australian dressing station in France. Wounded warrior in lower left of image is thought to have the dazed look of a soldier suffering shell shock. US Defense Centers of …

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Fort Sam Houston

WEBFort Sam Houston is said to be the world’s largest and most prestigious military medical training center today. Since the army elected Fort Sam as its primary medical center …

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Major Walter Reed, MD (1851 – 1902)

WEBAppendicitis claimed the life of this military hero on November 22, 1902; he was 51 years old. He’s buried at Arlington National Cemetery but his legacy to the military and to …

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Horses as Healers: How Equine Therapy is Helping Military Personnel

WEBEquine therapy, also known as horse therapy or hippotherapy, is a type of therapy that involves interacting with horses in a variety of ways. The therapy can be done on the …

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Military Medicine in the War of 1812

WEBFlorence Nightingale would create the professional nurse and reform the British hospital, but not until 1857. Robert Koch would put forth his germ theory in 1890. Although the War of …

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