Smart shirt could detect, and one day treat, fatal woundsAn early version senses and reports wounds. Advanced versions might compress the wound automatically to avoid blood loss.By Todd South5 months ago
Louisiana National Guard medics learn dog treatments, tooMedics learned emergency treatments for service dogs, including how to insert intravenous lines, clear a dog’s airway, apply tourniquets, and check vital signs.13 months ago
Army’s medical school is now a ‘center of excellence’The Army renames the training center that is the starting point for all soldiers going into Army medicine.By Kathleen Curthoys4 years ago
Fort Hood soldiers respond to fiery truck crash on baseMedics moved a crash victim before the burning vehicle exploded.By Kristine Froeba4 years ago
Soldiers may soon have implantable health monitors and robotic surgeries done remotelyThe devices may even be implanted in soldiers to continuously monitor their status, the Army’s top doctor said.By Kathleen Curthoys5 years ago
Putting Marines at risk: How shocking flight medic training gaps could endanger grunts on the groundScarce Navy, Marine Corps flight medics are on the front lines with insufficient training.By Shawn Snow5 years ago