Medical training is the foundation for performance in stressful situations. Current training is limited to exercises on mannequins, training in the virtual world, or deployment…

Abstract Background To reduce mortality and morbidity in combat situations, a Special Operations Surgical Team (SOST) should be positioned close to the point of injury…

As an expedition medic deployed to Antarctica, I faced a critical challenge: the need for a robust, reliable telemedicine system in one of the world’s…

Since 2002, we have specialized in the development and sale of medical technology for use inside and outside clinical facilities. Since 2023 we have established…

Why a Workshop on Railway Medical Evacuation?What happens if we have to deal with a large number of patients and the risk of local overload…

Exercise focus and exercise objectives After 2020, 2022 and 2023, the Camo Exercise series is taking its last decisive step, a step on a more or…

1.  A Brief History Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) emerged as a potential solution for controlling severe, uncontrollable bleeding during the Korean…

Introduction The military is an organization, cultural group, and social group distinct from other organizations, cultural groups, and social groups found within the United States.1…

The EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) has evolved significantly over the last few decades by including tasks such as disarmament, humanitarian aid, conflict…

ISTAR Bn in action (source: Belgian Defence/Istar Bn) INTRODUCTIONPeriodontal screening is an essential and integral part of the dental examination process. The prevalence of periodontal…

Office of Human Resources Development, Armed Forces Capital Hospital, Armed Forces Medical Command, Seongnam, Korea. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea Introduction…

Thinking about patient care in civilian and military situations means thinking about limiting factors like time, medical personnel, medical supply. The experiences of recent years…

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this paper is the authors’ alone and does not reflect the opinions of the Danish Armed Forces or Medical Command. INTRODUCTION…

As parts of support to Ukraine are to be considered sensitive, this article will focus on publishable information and will exclude details e.g. locations where…

The 11th DiMiMED International Conference on Disaster and Military Medicine took place on November 13 and 14, 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany, as a unique side event…

CERA 2023 Workshop Logo (source: MMCC/EMC) Cooperation requires an understanding and knowledge of each other!The experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…

Exercise Vigorous Warrior 2024 has recently concluded in Hungary. The Exercise Vigorous Warrior (Ex VW) series of training exercises are the largest NATO military medical…

Introduction: Training of the soldiers is the main component to build an effective strong competent defense forces to combat the enemy. Training ground is a…

NAMSOC – Working together starts with learning together! In 2019, during the NATO panel for Military Medical Training (MMT), the Estonian Military Academy (EMA) War…

After years of successful international incarnations, the leading event for mitigating the consequences of the most costly disasters is coming to Messe Frankfurt. On the…

The Military Medical Corps Worldwide ALMANAC is the only publicly available, comprehensive summary of military health services throughout the world. Military health services are an…

IntroductionThe DiMiMED 2023 conference provided valuable insights into disaster and military medicine, emphasizing academic rigor and innovative discussions. The panel, led by John Quinn, and…

Hamilton Medical, a renowned name in the field of medical innovation, is proud to introduce its latest cutting-edge solution for healthcare professionals, the VenTrainer App.…

Funding Source: None Disclaimer: The views expressed in this manuscript are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of…

Created in 2011, the Centre d’épidémiologie et de santé publique des armées (CESPA) is at the heart of the support intervention for the French armed…

Abstract: Drones have already revolutionized warfare. This revolution will extend to medical support of military and disaster relief operations soon. The lack of air superiority…

Scientific program Hands-on Workshops Discussions Industrial exhibition More informations coming soon at www.cmc-conference.de Flyer_Paris SOF CMC_2024 Date: 10/17/2023

(source: COMOPSMED/DELCOM) The Medical Component of the Belgium Armed Forces has three main tasks: a. The medical support of operations; b. The medical preparedness of the armed…

Major General Timothy Hodgetts CBE KHS OStJ PhD MMEd MBA CMgr FRCP FRCSEd FRCEM FIMCRCSEd FCMI FRGS, Chairman of the Committee of the Chiefs of…

As the central facility for Bundeswehr medical training, the coordination centre for military medical research and development in the armed forces as well as the…

In his new role as Product Manager at Hamilton Medical, Silvan Schibler can draw on some 18 years of experience in emergency medical services. For…

To support your patients throughout the continuum of care, you depend on products that advance emergency care. ZOLL® technologies provide the support you need, with…

The 10th anniversary DiMiMed International Conference took place on the 14th and 15th November 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany. This International Conference on Disaster and Military…

Through the production and distribution of special pressure bandages such as the HARTMANN TRAUMA BANDAGE, IVF HARTMANN is one of the few recognized Swiss experts…

On 11 December 2017, the Council of the European Union decided to establish Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) in the area of security and defence policy.…

Fortem International, an award-winning tradeshow organiser is proud to bring the Natural Disasters Expo to the Messe Frankfurt on the 11th & 12th October 2023.…

Resilience and a rapid response are key to counter crises timely and efficiently in any military operation. The COVID-19 pandemic or the current conflict in…

For more than 25 years, ZOLL® has been a trusted partner in delivering acute critical care technologies to the military. We understand the challenges that…

Pierre Pasquier*1,2,3, Florent Josse*4,5, Pierre Mahé1 * These two authors contributed equally to the work 1 French SOF medical command, Villacoublay, France.2 Department of anesthesiology…

Two days of an exciting event are over… The „Paris Special Operation Forces Combat Medical Care Conference“ took place for the first time in a…

The International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) is created in 1921.  The ICMM is an intergovernmental organisation active in the field of military medicine under…

Background: Emergencies confront civilian and military healthcare providers with medical and hygienic challenges due to the lack of potable water. This pilot study aimed to…

Our website, www.military-medicine.com, is is a ‘free at point of use’, open access resource for information and debate on military medicine. Get an overview while…

In early May, almost 45 °C prevail on the almost 15×25 m light grey concrete slab on the premises of the Sadar Vallabhbhai Patel Covid…

The Biological Defence Centre Těchonín, a modern biodefence system of the Army of the Czech Republic has been built since 2001 on the principles given…

For more than 25 years, ZOLL® has been a trusted partner in delivering acute critical care technologies to the military. We understand the challenges that…

Introduction As we prepare for the upcoming DiMiMed conference this Autumn 2022, we must take stock of where we have been and where we are…

Disclosure: The views expressed in this article are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the…

Smoke contains solid particles and liquid droplets therefore it is an aerosol. However, it is a complex mixture that contains a large number of carbon-based…

Introduction Why writing an article about an American – German military medical partnership in a magazine that is focusing more on the European engagements in…

Date: 20/01/2022 Interviewer: Lt Gen (Rtd) Prof. Martin Bricknell, Editor-in-Chief, military-medicine.com Interviewee: Brigadier Zoltán Bubenik, past Chairman of COMEDS and Czech Surgeon General Bricknell, Martin: …

Date: 06/09/2021 Interviewer: Lt Gen (Rtd) Prof. Martin Bricknell, Editor-in-Chief, military-medicine.com Interviewee: Major General Timothy Hodgetts, Chairman Designate of COMEDS and UK Surgeon General Bricknell,…

Since the Cold War all big Navy vessels have been protected against CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) threat. They can hermetically seal themselves against…

Date: 22/09/2021 Interviewer: Lt Gen (Rtd) Prof. Martin Bricknell, Editor-in-Chief, military-medicine.com Interviwee: Brigadier Stefan Kowitz, Director, NATO Multi-National Coordination Centre/European Union Medical Command This interview…

Date: 31/08/2021 Interviewer: Lt Gen (Rtd) Prof. Martin Bricknell, Editor-in-Chief, military-medicine.com Interviewee: Colonel Sohrab Dalal, Branch Head (Medical), NATO Allied Command Transformation Bricknell, Martin:  What…

Date: 22/09/2021 Interviewer: Lt Gen (Rtd) Prof. Martin Bricknell, Editor-in-Chief, military-medicine.com Interviewee: Brigadier General Dr. Dirk-Friedrich Klagges, Director NATO Centre of Excellence for Military Medicine…

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our countries and led to an unprecedented mobilisation of national resources including the use of armed forces to augment…

Date: 31/08/2021 Interviewer: Lt Gen (Rtd) Prof. Martin Bricknell, Editor-in-Chief, military-medicine.com Interviewee: Brigadier General Dr. Laszlo Fazekas Hun A, ACOS JMED/MEDAD JMED Division, Strategic Enablement…

9TH DIMIMED CONFERENCE 15 – 16 November 2021, Trade Fair Duesseldorf REPORT Download-9TH DiMiMED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE-report ABSTRACTS Download-9TH DiMiMEDINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE-abstracts PROGRAMM  Download-9TH DiMiMED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE-program…

From 6 to 8 October, the Centre for Higher National Defence Studies (CESEDEN) hosted the First European Union Congress on Military Health Services. The event…

Summary The Multinational Medical Coordination Centre / European Medical Command (MMCC/EMC) in Koblenz has responded to the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic by developing…

From the first idea to an online wargame In cooperation with the German Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance MMCC/EMC hosted a Workshop…

The Bundeswehr Institute Microbiology organized the Medical Biodefense Conference, which took place in Munich from 28 September – 1 October 2021. Click here to open…

The Director of the Multinational Medical Coordination Center/ European Medical Command (MMCC/EMC), Brigadier General Dr. Stefan Kowitz, reflects upon a successful year of growth and…

The medical application spectrum of hyaluronic acid (also: sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronan) is now very broad. It is used in most cases to accelerate healing and…

Could you please be so kind as to describe the main structures of the Military Medical Services in your country? Are there any specific characteristics?The…

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural constituent of human skin, where it forms a network with proteins that bind to HA and helps to maintain…

During 2015 and 2016, Europe experienced a period of increased irregular immigration predominantly across the Mediterranean to its southern coastal borders. Many stakeholders were involved…

Bipolar ionization: Ionization is the name of any process in which one or more electrons are removed from an atom or molecule so that the…

Soldiers in the German army require a mask that is not only comfortable to wear for longer periods of time but most importantly offers the…

In May of last year, the Hanseatic Military and Medical Intern Conference (HaMMICon) was established and held for the first time at the Bundeswehr Hospital…

Background Fig. 1: The process of ensuring optimal health and physical fitness in CAF personnel The cornerstone of any military is the ability to be…

From the multinational Medical Task Force EUROPEAN BATTLEGROUP 2020-2 Introduction  Originally, it was intended for the central certification of the EUROPEAN BATTLE GROUP 2020-2 (EUBG…

Context An increasingly complex world of technological growth, ageing and scarcity of personnel emphasize the need for strengthening the armed forces personnel. In 2017, the…

Physical Fitness and Body Composition Standards Fig 1: Increase of abdominal circumference in male soldiers from 1984 to 2000 Soldier selection and training standards have…

Highly trained medical and military personnel is essential for military organizations to face today’s and future challenges as well as to react to newly arising…

In early March 2020, shortly before the coronavirus crisis took hold of Germany, the Multinational Medical Coordination Centre/European Medical Command (MMCC/EMC) held a workshop on…

At the 2014 Wales Summit, the heads of state and government of the member states of NATO agreed to the development of the Framework Nation…

In the NATO Prague Summit Declaration (2002), the Heads of State and Government announced their commitment to fully implement the Civil Emergency Planning (CEP) Action…

Brigadier General Dr Kowitz, you have been holding the position of Director MMCC/EMC since August 2019. How has MMCC/EMC developed? First of all, I would…