| Within-Subject Interlaboratory Variability of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube Tests |
06 Sep 2012 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
William C Whitworth; Lanette R Hamilton; Donald J Goodwin; Carlos Barrera; Kevin B West; Laura Racster; Laura J Daniels; Stella O Chuke; Brandon H Campbell; Jamaria Bohanon; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX
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 | Background: The QuantiFERONH(registered trademark)-TB Gold In-Tube test (QFT-GIT) is a viable alternative to the tuberculin skin test (TST) for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. However, within-subject variability may limit test utility. To assess variability we compared results from the same subjects when QFT-GIT enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) were performed in different laboratories. Methods: Subjects were recruited at two sites and blood was tested in three labs. Two labs used the same ... |
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| Prostate Cancer Research Training Program |
Jun 2010 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
David Lubaroff; IOWA UNIV IOWA CITY
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| The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Summer Research Training Program accepted a total of 8 students from Lincoln University for the eight-week session during the summer of 2009. One student canceled at the last minute, leaving 7 students in the program. Three of the students were supported by the original grant, awarded in 2006, and four of the students were supported by the second grant, which was awarded in ... |
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| Contract Support and Facilitation of Epidemic Outbreak Surveillance (EOS) Program Final Operating Capability (FOC) |
AUG 2007 |
233 pages |
| Authors:
Brian McCarty; Lisa Lott; TRUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION SAN ANTONIO TX
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| After meeting the Advanced Concept Technology Development (ACTD) original developmental milestone objectives the portable molecular diagnostic (pMD) platform contract with Applied Biosystems (ABI) was terminated when the contractor was unwilling to seek FDA approval. ABI testing up to contract termination is included in this report. The EOS ACTD program initiated a technology review process and pre-validation testing to determine if other technology platforms could be developed in time to meet ... |
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| Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP): 2006 Annual Report |
Jan-2007 |
156 pages |
| Authors:
NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| During these 12 months, using PEPFAR and Department of Defense (DoD) resources, DHAPP provided HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and capacity-building support that reached over 6 million troops and their families in Africa and around the globe. This report provides an overview of the activities and accomplishments that DHAPP sponsored during this period, including the training of 7,599 military members to provide prevention education to their peers, who then reached 736,812 ... |
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| Undergraduate Summer Training Program in Breast Cancer Imaging |
AUG 2006 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Maryellen L. Giger; CHICAGO UNIV IL
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| Imaging is used in virtually every cancer patient, in many animal models of cancer, and in a large number of in vitro cancer-related experiments. Imaging research is thus fundamental to advanced cancer research. The medical physics program at the University of Chicago is recognized internationally for its research excellence and for its training of investigators at the pre-doctoral and postdoctoral level. Many of the trainees go on to careers in ... |
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| Impact of the GPA and Prior College Experience on the Completion of the Navy Medical Laboratory Technician Program |
DEC 2005 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
Jr Nunez Luis A.; SAN DIEGO STATE UNIV CA
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| The research literature suggests that GPA, along with previously taken college courses, is a better predictor of success of student graduation than any simple measure. The purpose of this casual comparative study was to investigate whether students with prior college experience selecting a military career were better prepared for challenges in military schools than those students who have had no previous college experience. The research was conducted at the Naval ... |
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| Bioenvironmental Engineer's Guide to Ionizing Radiation |
OCT 2005 |
193 pages |
| Authors:
Steven E. Rademacher; AIR FORCE INSPECTION AGENCY KIRTLAND AFB NM
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| The AF Institute for Operational Health's predecessor organization, the USAF Occupational and Environmental Health Laboratory published a similar guide for bioenvironmental engineers (BEEs) in 1985, covering many of the issues important to radiation safety tasks accomplished by BEEs in the 1980s. This report updates that guide and provides significantly more detail on radioactive materials, radiation detection principles and newer detection instruments, and identification of unknown radioactive materials in accidents, incidents, ... |
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| Operating Room Telephone Microbial Flora |
24 MAY 2005 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Jason Nelson; Antoinette M. Shinn; Ava Bivens; UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD
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| There are approximately 500,000 surgical site infections per year in the United States. The purpose of this study was to determine if the bacteria most frequently involved in Surgical Site Infections (SSI) could be found on telephones in the Operating Room (OR). A total of 26 cultures were taken from telephones within 14 operating rooms and two sub-sterile rooms at a large, teaching, medical center. Bacteria were identified using standard ... |
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| DoD Global Emerging Infections System -- Partnering in the Fight Against Emerging Infections, Fiscal Year 2005 |
Mar-2005 |
78 pages |
| Authors:
ARMED FORCES HEALTH SURVEILLANCE CENTER SILVER SPRING MD
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| The Department of Defense Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System (DoD-GEIS) activities and accomplishments for FY 2005 are detailed by DoD-GEIS supported partners throughout the remainder of this annual report. The DoD-GEIS mission is to support and coordinate DoD global surveillance, training, public health research and outbreak response capabilities for microbial threats impacting force health protection and national security. Specifically, DoD-GEIS projects support outbreak response preparation, detection, clinical investigation, ... |
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| Evaluation of the Seattle Photonics Light Shape Diffuser |
SEP 2004 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Maria E. Raatz; Howard H. Beasley; Thomas H. Harding; Clarence E. Rash; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Under a Cooperative Research Development Agreement between Seattle Photonics (Seattle, Washington) and the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (Fort Rucker, Alabama), a novel product called the Seattle Photonics' Light Homogenizing Sheet (LHS) is evaluated for use as a backlight in helmet- mounted display designs. The LHS is designed to spread the light from a source uniformly over a well-defined area with high light efficiency. Seattle Photonics provided two demonstration units ... |
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| Issues in Design and Safety of Helmet-Mounted Displays Results of a Rotary Wing Pilot Survey |
FEB 2004 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Joanna L. Greig; Siobhan Gallagher; Shannen Dunkin; Mary E. Brock; Patricia A. LeDue; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| An internet-based questionnaire study developed by researchers at the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL), Fort Rucker, Alabama, was conducted to address issues in design of the Aviator's Night Vision Imaging System Head-Up Display (ANVIS/HUD) and Optical Display Assembly (ODA) systems. Survey responses analyzed included those regarding structural and display design, as well as those addressing issues concerning flight safety. Survey participants included active duty, reserve, and National Guard, as ... |
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| U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory Annual Progress Report, Calendar Year 2000 |
MAR 2001 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| The Annual Progress Report gives the calendar year 2000 personnel and funding strength of the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory. This report includes an overview of the Laboratory activities, current areas of research, and a brief description of the research being conducted. |
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| Occupational Survey Report. Medical Laboratory, AFSC 4T0X1 |
SEP 1999 |
70 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE OCCUPATIONAL MEASUREMENT SQUADRON RANDOLPH AFB TX
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| This report presents the results of an Air Force Occupational Survey of the Medical Laboratory career ladder, Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 4T0X1. Authority for conducting occupational surveys is contained in AFI 36-2623. Computer products used in this report are available for use by operations and training officials. |
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| Molecular Epidemiology of Breast Carcinoma In Situ |
SEP 1999 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Press; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
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| This is a molecular epidemiologic case-control study of breast carcinoma in situ in Los Angeles County designed to address issues related to the cause and progression of breast CIS by determining epidemiologic risk factors, characterizing selected molecular genetic alterations and prospectively assessing disease progression. The specific aims of the research are 1.) to assess epidemiologic risk factors associated with development of breast CIS, 2.) to determine ... |
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| An Evaluation of Air Warrior Concept Aviator Ensembles With and Without Microclimate Cooling |
MAR 1999 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Lawrence C. Katz; Robert M. Wildzunas; Bruce S. Cadarete; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| The Program Manager, U.S. Army Aircrew Integrated Systems (PM-ACIS) requested that the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL), Fort Rucker, Alabama, assess the physiological and psychological effects of heat stress exposure for aviators wearing encumbered chemical defense level-4 mission oriented protective posture (MOPP4) ensembles. This project was conducted under a joint agreement between USAARL and the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), Natick, Massachusetts. The methodology for assessing ... |
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| Description and Chronology of Acquisition of the Test-Mate ChE Test Kit |
OCT 1998 |
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| Authors:
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPJOPPA MD
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 | The Test-mate (TM) ChE Test Kit has been approved by the U.S. Army AMEDD Center & School for acquisition for the purpose of monitoring possible exposure to nerve agents. The kit will be deployed in the Area Medical Laboratory, the Hospital Pathology Augmentation Team, and the Laboratory General in echelons above corps hospitals. Consisting of a reagent kit and a self- contained, portable instrument powered by a 9-volt battery. the ... |
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| The Role of Protective Visors in Injury Prevention During U.S. Army Rotary-Wing Aviation Accidents |
JAN 1998 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Barbara S. Reynolds; Clarence E. Rash; Paul M. Colthirst; Melissa H. Ledford; John C. Mora; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Visors their associated flight helmets are considered Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE). The role of visors is to reduce the frequency and severity of facial injuries. To investigate this role, the Army aviation accident database from the U.S. Army Safety Center, Fort Rucker, Alabama, and the ALSE Retrieval Program (ALSERP) database from the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, Fort Rucker, Alabama, were investigated for visor ... |
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| An Investigation of Reproductive Health Outcomes and Potential Risk Factors in Air Force Women |
OCT 1997 |
202 pages |
| Authors:
Diana Echeverria; BATTELLE MEMORIAL INST SEATTLE WA
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| Phase I of this two phase study focuses on longitudinal descriptive analyses of natality and pregnancy outcomes among Active Duty Air Force (ADAF) women from 1975 to 1994. Observed rates for normal reproductive outcomes and adverse pregnancy outcomes are being compared for the first time, across different demographic strata within the US Air Force. The primary source of data is the Air Force Medical Support Agency (AFMSA) Standard Inpatient Record ... |
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| Puberty Differentiation and Breast Cancer Risk |
OCT 1997 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Lewis Chodosh; Stephen Master; PENNSYLVANIA UNIV PHILADELPHIA
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| Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer mortality among women in the United States, and as such it is a disease with substantial clinical relevance. Several lines of evidence, including both epidemiological studies in humans and carcinogen studies in rodents, have suggested that puberty represents a period of enhanced susceptibility to carcinogenesis in the breast. We hypothesize that a change in the epithelial cell subtypes present during ... |
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| Evaluation of the Communications Earplug in the H-53 and CH-46 Helicopter Environments |
SEP 97 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Ben T. Mozo; Barbara A. Murphy; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Noise levels inside military helicopters generally exceed noise exposure limits established by DOD Instruction 6055.12, "Hearing conservation" (1991). Noise levels in helicopters with higher load capacities such as the CH- 47, CH-46, and H-53 are extremely high and sometimes exceed the helmet's capability to provide adequate hearing protection for crewmembers. Noise compromises communication because of inadequate speech signal to noise ratio at the ear (Mozo, Murphy, and Ribera, 1995; Ribera ... |
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| Cumulative Bibliography (1942 - 1997), Research Reports and Publications Originating in the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory |
15 JUL 97 |
97 pages |
| Authors:
Susan D. Monty; NAVAL SUBMARINE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB GROTON CT
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| This is the NSMRL Cumulative Bibliography, 1942-1997, of reports originating in the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory. |
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| Progress Report for Office of Naval Research Grant Number N00014-95-1- 0055 (National Marrow Donor Program). 1 - 31 January 1997 |
APR 97 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM MINNEAPOLIS MN
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| During this period, the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) used grant funds to support activities directed toward the following goals: (1) enhance an already effective system which rapidly identifies and tracks the availability of matched donors for patients requiring marrow transplants. (2) increase the total number and racial diversity of NMDP's volunteer donor file and provide HLA-DR typing on as many donors as possible in an effort to reduce patient ... |
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| Air Force Dental Facility Design Guidance (AFDFDG) |
MAR 97 |
188 pages |
| Authors:
James J. Kane; Richard H. Blankman; ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX AEROSPACE MEDICINE DIRECTORATE
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| This design guidance includes total USAF Dental Clinic facility space planning, construction criteria, and medical gases specifications inclusive of architectural, mechanical, and electrical design requirements. This design guidance also provides space planning for administrative areas, patient waiting and toilets, dental treatment rooms, sterilization areas, professional work areas, consultation offices, prosthodontic laboratories, staff lockers and toilets, dental supply and miscellaneous storage spaces. |
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| Chronic Fatigue in a Special Operations Aviation Unit: Spouse Survey |
MAR 97 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
John S. Crowley; Daniel Fasko Jr.; John A. Caldwell; Cindy Tibbetts; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory was asked to develop and execute methodology for evaluating fatigue and stress levels in a special operations aviation unit. Several parallel efforts were undertaken, including determining soldier high-risk behavior rates, accident analyses, and soldier surveys. This report describes the results of an anonymous family stress survey distributed to unit spouses in early 1995, and provides a glimpse of soldier behavior from the viewpoint of ... |
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| Annual Progress Report, Calendar Year 1996 |
FEB 97 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
Dennis F. Shanahan; ARMY RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| The Annual Progress Report gives the CY96 personnel and funding strength of the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory. This report includes an overview of the Laboratory activities, current areas of research, and a brief description of the research being conducted. |
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| U.S. Army Aviation Life Support Equipment Retrieval Program: Prediction of Sitting Height Based on Stature for Mishap Injury Analysis |
SEP 96 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin T. Mason; Samuel G. Shannon; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| During an analysis of injury patterns in OH-58 and UH-1 mishaps, the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) found sitting height data was available only for aviators trained after 1986. Since many aviators flying during the study period were trained before 1986, a model was developed to predict sitting height based on some other measure. Stature was selected since it is measured annually, is consistent from year to year, and ... |
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| U.S. Army Aviation Epidemiology Data Register Data Entry and Flight Surgeon Office Administration Guide |
APR 96 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin T. Mason; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| This guide provides U.S. Army flight surgeons (FS) with guidelines for completing flying duty medical examinations (FDME) that are compatible with Aviation Epidemiology Data Register (AEDR) data entry. It details the review and disposition of aeromedically disqualified aviation training program applicants, aircrew members, and air traffic controllers, both civilian and military. The traditional core of Army aviation medicine is the delivery of clinical and operational preventive medicine services. This administration ... |
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| Aviation Life Support Equipment Retrieval Program: Report of Aircraft Mishap 95-4, Involving the HGU-56/P Army Aviation Helmet |
MAR 96 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Joel J. Voisine; Joseph R. Licina; B. J. McEntire; John P. Albano; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| In 1972, the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) established the Aviation Life Support Equipment Retrieval Program (ALSERP). The purpose of this program is to evaluate the effectiveness of aviation protective equipment in an aircraft accident environment and to contribute to the improvement of this equipment through modification or development of new design criteria. Department of the Army Pamphlet 385-40, Army Accident Investigation and Reporting, requires all life support equipment ... |
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| Biomedical Equipment. AFSC 4A2X1 |
FEB 96 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE OCCUPATIONAL MEASUREMENT SQUADRON RANDOLPH AFB TX
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| This is a report of an occupational survey of the Biomedical Equipment career ladder completed by the Air Force Occupational Measurement Squadron (AFOMS). This data will be utilized to evaluate the AFMAN 36-2108 Specialty Description and training documents. The last OSR was published in January 1989. As described in the AFMAN 36-2108 Specialty Description, dated 31 October 1994, Biomedical Equipment members install, inspect, repair, and modi% biomedical equipment and support ... |
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| Evaluation of an Energy Absorbing Truck Seat for Increased Protection from Landmine Blasts |
JAN 96 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Nabih M. Alem; Gregory D. Strawn; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Mine blast resistant kits, developed by the Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD), are designed to enhance the survivability of the crew of military 5-ton trucks. The kit includes an energy- absorbing (EA) seat which is the focus of this report. A full-scale demonstration mine blast of a 5-ton truck was conducted using the full protection kit and included two anthropomorphic manikins to represent the passenger and driver. Only ... |
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| Neck and Back Strain Profiles of Rotary-Wing Female Pilots |
22 AUG 95 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
James A. Hodgdon; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| NHRC has an integrated laboratory and field study to document neck/ back fatigue profiles in female military helicopter pilots. Subsequent to a 3- hr flight mission, subjects will undergo initial neck and back strength evaluation using the MedEx. Subsequently, an 8-week neck/back strengthening program will be conducted followed by another neck/back evaluation and 3-hr flight mission. Validation of a repeated jolt impact platform at the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, ... |
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| Test and Evaluation of the Bird Products, Corp. Bird Avian Portable Ventilator (Military Version) Model 15300 |
MAY 95 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Butch O. Blake; ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX CREW SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE
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| Aeromedical Research tested and evaluated the Bird Avian Portable Ventilator for use on aeromedical evacuation aircraft in response to a request from the Defense Logistics Agency. A collaborative evaluation was conducted with the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, Ft Rucker, Alabama. The Bird Products, Corp. Bird Avian Portable Ventilator (Military Version) Model 13300 was found acceptable for use on cargo aircraft used for USAF aeromedical evacuation. |
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| Communication Earplug and Active Noise Reduction: Hearing Protection Technologies for Air Warrior |
APR 95 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin T. Mason; Ben T. Mozo; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) participated in the development and testing of two emerging hearing protection technologies for Army aircrew members: communications earplug (CEP), and active noise reduction (ANR). Air Warrior is a program to develop the next generation, integrated, aircrew life support, and combat protection ensemble. The CEP or ANR may be part of the Air Warrior hearing protection strategy. This article compares the two technologies for ... |
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| U.S. Army Aviation Epidemiology Data Register: Incidence of Color Vision Deficiency Among U.S. Army Aviators |
APR 95 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin T. Mason; Samuel G. Shannon; Michael J. Slattery; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| The Chief, Visual Sciences Branch, U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, requested a determination of the incidence of color vision deficiency among Army aviators. As we enter the next century, the color vision requirements of Army aviators will increase with the introduction of multicolored displays. Since aviator training applicants are disqualified routinely from training due to color vision deficiency, there should be no aviators with color vision deficiency. However, this paper ... |
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| Medical Services: Department of Defense Veterinary/Medical Laboratory Food Safety and Quality Assurance Program |
01 FEB 1995 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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| This consolidated regulation on Food Safety Evaluation Programs prescribes: policies and functions of the veterinary laboratory service; and specialized requirements and microbiological standards for answering food safety and quality assurance for potentially hazardous foods. It incorporates food safety evaluation and quality assurance evaluation of fresh and cultured dairy products, frozen desserts, soft serve ice (cream), milk and yogurt, salad type convenience foods, coarse ground and/or chopped beef products, ground meat ... |
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| Manikin Integrated Data Acquisition System (MIDAS) Initial Modifications |
DEC 94 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Nabih M. Alem; James A. Lewis; Robert M. Dillard; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| A prototype manikin with internal data acquisition system (MIDAS) has been developed and received by the US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory. In addition to a novel design of the spinal column and pelvis of the Hybrid III automotive manikin, the new MIDAS includes a built-in signal conditioning and acquisition electronics. This report documents the initial modifications to the manikin and includes a description of the external software (MIDAS 3.0) for ... |
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| A Comparison of the Aeromedical Administration Requirements for U.S. Air Forces and Major Allies |
DEC 94 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin T. Mason; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Although numerous international agreements provide for interchangeability of aircrew medical categories for the medical examination of aircrew visiting or jointly serving with sister air forces or allied air forces, the basic administrative processes remain unique between air forces. Publication of information regarding aeromedical administration would facilitate an understanding of regulatory references, requirements, and terminology between air forces. A better understanding and sharing of information might provide for further standardization of ... |
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| A Comparison of the Aeromedical Administrative Requirements for U.S. Air Forces and Major Allies |
DEC 94 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin T. Mason; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Although numerous international agreements provide for interchangeability of aircrew medical categories for the medical examination of aircrew visiting or jointly serving with sister air forces or allied air forces, the basic administrative processes remain unique between air forces. Publication of information regarding aeromedical administration would facilitate an understanding of regulatory references, requirements, and terminology between air forces. A better understanding and sharing of information might provide for further standardization of ... |
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| Reference for the Capabilities and Patient Loads of Aeromedical Evacuation Aircraft Used by U.S. and Allied Military Air Forces |
DEC 94 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin T. Mason; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Modern warfare, military police and humanitarian actions, and special operations rely on the concept of joint/combined operations, between our sister services and our allies. Joint/combined operations include the aeromedical evacuation of the sick and injured. In peacetime, aeromedical evacuation- planners develop joint/ combined operation documents to standardize aeromedical evacuation procedures, policies, and equipment. The planning process identified one deficiency as a result of Desert Storm operations in Southwest-Asia in 1990/ ... |
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| Test and Evaluation of the Impact Instrumentations, Inc. Uni-Vent Model 750M Ventilator |
NOV 94 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Mary L. Thomas; ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX CREW SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE
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| The Aeromedical Research Function tested and evaluated the Uni-Vent 750M ventilator for use on aeromedical evacuation aircraft in response to a request from the Director, Aeromedical Evacuation and Medical Plans and Requirements, Human Systems Center at Brooks AFB. A collaborative evaluation was conducted with the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, Ft Rucker, Alabama. The Impact Instrumentations, Inc. Uni-Vert Model 750M ventilator was found acceptable for use on cargo aircraft used ... |
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| Design and Development of an Enhanced Biodynamic Manikin. Phase 1 |
AUG 94 |
106 pages |
| Authors:
Paul H. Frisch; William Boulay; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Manikins have been used as substitutes for human subject in biodynamic testing since 1944. The original manikin was a simple wooden form to provide an equivalent weight to body mass for testing an ejection seat in a German DO335 aircraft. Since then, manikins have undergone a gradual evolution trying to achieve the goal of a biofidelic human analog. Standard Hybrid III- type manikins have a rigid thoracic and lumbar spine, ... |
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| Bibliography of Scientific Publications 1975-1993 |
MAR 1994 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
K. S. Mayer; NAVAL AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB PENSACOLA FL
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| This publication lists citations of all unclassified research reports, special reports, monographs, joint reports, journal articles, and proceedings that were published by the Naval Aerospace Medical Laboratory during calendar years 1975 through 1993. Qualified users may request reprints from the Defense Technical Information Center, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22314 (commercial 202/274-7633 or DSN 284-7633). Reports are available to the public from the National Technical Information Service, Department of Commerce, 5285 ... |
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| Medical Services: Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and Armed Forces Histopathology Centers |
04 JUN 1993 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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| This revision updates and elanfies current policy. This regulation implements DOD Directive (D) 5154.24 April 10 1992. This regulation prescribes the organization, administration, and relationships of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) and its centralized services. |
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| Evaluation of Needlestick Prevention Devices |
MAY 93 |
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| Authors:
Dana B. Bates; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| Needlestick injury, the cause of 80% to 90% of the occupational transmissions of disease, is the most critical occupational hazard facing the health care worker today. Six million workers use 6 billion needles annually, and all are at risk of being stuck with contaminated needles. The health care workers who use or are around hollow needles, and therefore incur needlestick injuries, are nurses, laboratory technicians, and housekeeping personnel. Nurses, mainly ... |
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| SPH-4 Aircrew Helmet Impact Protection Improvements 1970-1990 |
FEB 91 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Ronald W. Palmer; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| The Sound Protective Helmet-4 (SPH-4), a derivative of the Navy SPH- 3, has been used by the Army since1970. As our knowledge of crash environments and human impact tolerance has increased through analyses of aircraft accidents and laboratory research, the performance of the standard SPH-4 helmet has been continuously reappraised, and the helmet's shell, liner, retention, earcups, and suspension have been upgraded to provide more impact protection. This report includes ... |
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| Leptospirosis Scrub Typhus and Colorado Tick Fever Like Disease in Korea |
24 JAN 91 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Ho W. Lee; KOREA UNIV SEOUL INST FOR VIRAL DISEASES
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| Leptospirosis, scrub typhus and Colorado Tick Fever-like disease are all febrile diseases found in Korea which have a clinical presentation similar to that of Korean hemorrhagic fever. These diseases have all been shown to be of great military medical importance, and all have rodents are reservoirs, so it is natural to study them as a group. To facilitate research on these diseases, a new medical research laboratory, USAMRU-ROK, was set ... |
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| A Test of the American Safety Flight Systems, Inc. Prebreather/Portable Oxygen System |
JAN 91 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Robert L. Stephens; Francis S. Knox; Robert A. Mitchell; Vadankumar M. Patel; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| In response to a request from the Aviation Life Support Equipment Product Manager (ALSE-PM) of the Aviation Systems Command (AVSCOM), the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) conducted an investigation and evaluation of the Prebreather/Portable Oxygen System (P/POS) manufactured by American Safety Flight Systems, Inc. A test of the P/POS was conducted in the hypobaric chamber at the U.S. Army School of Aviation Medicine. Four crews of four subjects each ... |
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| Contact Lenses in the U.S. Army Attack Helicopter Environment |
DEC 90 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Morris R. Lattimore; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Recent technological advances have had a major impact on military aviation. While modern methods of providing visual information via electro- optics/visionics systems have extended the aviator's operational envelope, these devices are becoming increasingly incompatible with spectacle wear. Since approximately 20 percent of Army aviators are ametropic (spectacle wearing), alternative means of providing a refractive error correction need to be investigated. One alternative being considered is the use of a contact ... |
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| Glove Use in Army Dental Clinics: A Report of Consultation |
01 NOV 90 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Jay D. Shulman; Zoltan Berky; W. P. Luciano; Timothy R. Williams; ARMY HEALTH CARE STUDIES AND CLINICAL INVESTIGATION ACTIVITY FORT SAM HOUSTON TX
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| The purpose of this report was to explore the usage and problems associated with gloves by the Army Dental Care System. Five groups were surveyed, including Army dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dental laboratory technicians worldwide. Data were collected from self administered questionnaires. Findings show 68 percent of population rated the quality of gloves available through the supply system as good or excellent, with only 6.2 percent rating them ... |
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| A Comparison of Computerized Measurement of Helicopter Pilot Performance with Atropine Sulfate during Actual and Simulated Flight, |
SEP 1990 |
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| Authors:
J. A. Caldwell Jr.; H. D. Jones; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| The requirement for aviators to operate under stressful circumstances raises concerns over both safety and effectiveness. Although appropriate countermeasures for stress-induced performance deteriorations are available, the implementation of these counter-measures require that commanders know the time-course and extent of the problem. For this reason, the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory has focused research on the practical assessment of helicopter pilot degradation using flight performance assessments which combine enhanced automation and ... |
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