Military medicine
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The USA currently does not have a national parental leave policy. In 2016, the Secretary of Defense increased the allotted maternity leave for active duty U.S. military members from 6 to 12 weeks. The purpose of this study was to understand the potential impact of this change on attrition rates of active duty women in the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines from their initial prenatal visit through the first year postpartum. ⋯ Family-friendly health policy appears to have the intended outcome of retaining talent in the military workforce. The impact of health policy on this population can provide a glimpse into the influence of similar policies should they be implemented nationwide.
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Medical simulation is a continuously expanding field. In surgical specialties, in particular, simulation can provide an alternative avenue for learning. The objective of this process improvement project was to evaluate the effectiveness and practicality of adding simulation-based training to our educational curriculum regarding common otologic procedures. ⋯ Simulation-based training provides a safe, effective, and cost-friendly alternative to clinical medical education. Future studies are needed to address the wide-scale applicability of these results to other forms of surgical training.
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Editorial Comment Letter
Valid Assessment of Long-Term Effects of Mefloquine Requires Measurement of Symptomatic Exposure.