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Smart shirt could detect, and one day treat, fatal wounds
An early version senses and reports wounds. Advanced versions might compress the wound automatically to avoid blood loss.
By Todd South
Latest "combat medics" stories
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Louisiana National Guard medics learn dog treatments, too
Medics learned emergency treatments for service dogs, including how to insert intravenous lines, clear a dog’s airway, apply tourniquets, and check vital signs.
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 Curthoys
Fort Hood soldiers respond to fiery truck crash on base
Medics moved a crash victim before the burning vehicle exploded.
By Kristine Froeba
Soldiers may soon have implantable health monitors and robotic surgeries done remotely
The devices may even be implanted in soldiers to continuously monitor their status, the Army’s top doctor said.
By Kathleen Curthoys
Putting Marines at risk: How shocking flight medic training gaps could endanger grunts on the ground
Scarce Navy, Marine Corps flight medics are on the front lines with insufficient training.
By Shawn Snow