Royal Navy

A Systematic Review of Nutrition Interventions for Shift Workers, With Subgroup Analysis of First Responder Populations

ABSTRACT Introduction Shift work is an increasingly prevalent feature of the modern workforce, with first responders constituting a critical occupational group required to sustain 24‐h operations. Modifiable health behaviour interventions, such as improving diet quality, may be e...

Optical coherence tomography imaging device comparison study in papilloedema secondary to idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Abstract Background Optic nerve imaging assessing papilloedema is an increasingly important clinical measure to guide treatment. The aim of this study was to understand the agreement between two commonly used OCT devices and whether pooling of papilloedema OCT imaging data could...

Hunting for Helminths: short- and long-read shotgun metagenomics for helminth detection in faecal samples

Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) pose significant challenges to public health in endemic areas, necessitating reliable methods for their detection. Shotgun metagenomics enables simultaneous detection of STHs and microbes in a sample without prior knowledge of what is present. Ho...

Impact of neoprene wetsuits on lung volumes and work of breathing: implications for military diver safety and performance

Introduction: Neoprene wetsuits may impose mechanical constraints on the chest wall, potentially altering respiratory function. This study investigated the impact of neoprene wetsuits on lung volumes, airway mechanics, and work of breathing (WOB) in healthy male divers. Methods:...

Ultrasound protocols used to detect vascular gas emboli in divers: a systematic review

Introduction: Venous gas emboli (VGE) detected via ultrasound can be used as a surrogate marker for decompression stress. While Doppler ultrasound is the historical gold standard, two-dimensional (2D) ultrasonography offers advantages for on-site monitoring, including a wider fie...

Evaluating the FitMáx questionnaire for fitness-to-dive assessments in a military population

This study evaluated the validity of the FitMáx questionnaire for estimating VO2peak in 157 Dutch Navy divers and recompression personnel, a population characterised by high physical fitness and occupational demands. While self-reported questionnaires offer a logistically feasibl...