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Invasive Fungal Infections Complicate Treatment, Increase Mortality of IED-Wounded Servicemembers
By Brenda L. Mooney
BETHESDA, MD--Invasive fungal wound infections are on the increase in military personnel wounded by improvised explosive devices, leading to significant morbidity and even death in some cases where the victims initially survived.
Heavy Use of Energy Drinks May Cause Military Sleep Problems
SILVER SPRING, MD--High consumption of energy drinks could be leading to sleep problems for deployed troops, potentially impairing military performance, according to a new study from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.
Analysis of data gat...
Diabetic Veterans Started on Sulfonylureas Had More Cardiac Events
By Brenda L. Mooney
NASHVILLE--While metformin generally is considered first-line treatment for diabetes, many recently-diagnosed patients are started on sulfonylureas, often because of side-effect issues. A new study of more than a quarter millio...
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