Specialty Volume of Textbooks of Military Medicine. TMM. Edited by Shawn Christian Nessen, Dave Edmond Lounsbury, and Stephen P. Hetz. Foreword by Bob Woodruff. Prepared especially for medical personnel. Provides the fundamental principles and priorities critical in managing the trauma of modern warfare. Contains concise supplemental material for military surgeons deploying or preparing to deploy to a combat theater.

T. Sir Longmore's 'A Treatise on Gunshot Wounds' is a comprehensive and groundbreaking work that delves into the medical aspects of treating gunshot injuries. Published in the late 19th century, this book presents a detailed analysis of the various types of gunshot wounds, their effects on the human body, and the most effective treatment methods available at the time. Longmore's writing style is clear and precise, making it accessible to both medical professionals and curious readers interested in the field of medicine. The book also includes illustrations and case studies to support its findings, enhancing the reader's understanding of the subject matter. Positioned within the historical context of advancements in medical science, 'A Treatise on Gunshot Wounds' serves as an important reference for the evolution of medical practices in the treatment of traumatic injuries. T. Sir Longmore, a distinguished surgeon and military physician, draws upon his extensive experience in the field to provide valuable insights into the management of gunshot wounds. His expertise and dedication to improving medical care for wounded soldiers are evident throughout the book, cementing his reputation as a respected authority in the medical community. I highly recommend 'A Treatise on Gunshot Wounds' to readers interested in the history of medicine, military healthcare, or medical treatments for trauma. This book not only offers valuable knowledge but also sheds light on the challenges faced by medical practitioners in the past.

Nearly two-thirds of the Civil War's approximately 750,000 fatalities were caused by disease--a staggering fact for which the American medical profession was profoundly unprepared. In the years before the war, training for physicians in the United States was mostly unregulated, and medical schools' access to cadavers for teaching purposes was highly restricted. Shauna Devine argues that in spite of these limitations, Union army physicians rose to the challenges of the war, undertaking methods of study and experimentation that would have a lasting influence on the scientific practice of medicine. Though the war's human toll was tragic, conducting postmortems on the dead and caring for the wounded gave physicians ample opportunity to study and develop new methods of treatment and analysis, from dissection and microscopy to new research into infectious disease processes. Examining the work of doctors who served in the Union Medical Department, Devine sheds new light on how their innovations in the midst of crisis transformed northern medical education and gave rise to the healing power of modern health science.

The American Civil War is the most read about era in our history, and among its most compelling aspects is the story of Civil War medicine - the staggering challenge of treating wounds and disease on both sides of the conflict. Written for general readers and scholars alike, this first-of-its kind encyclopedia will help all Civil War enthusiasts to better understand this amazing medical saga. Clearly organized, authoritative, and readable, "The Encyclopedia of Civil War Medicine" covers both traditional historical subjects and medical details. It offers clear explanations of unfamiliar medical terms, diseases, wounds, and treatments. The encyclopedia depicts notable medical personalities, generals with notorious wounds, soldiers' aid societies, medical department structure, and hospital design and function. It highlights the battles with the greatest medical significance, women's medical roles, period sanitation issues, and much more. Presented in A-Z format with more than 200 entries, the encyclopedia treats both Union and Confederate material in a balanced way. Its many user-friendly features include a chronology, a glossary, cross-references, and a bibliography for further study.

"Lasers will continue to play an important and sometimes dangerous role on the modern battlefield. At present, there is no adequate comprehensive protection against accidental or intentional exposure to lasers in combat. Thus, it is critical that the field of laser safety research develop preventative protocols and prophylactic technologies to protect the warfighter and to support military operational objectives. This book details the current state-of-the-art in scientific, biomedical, and technical information concerning the effects of military lasers on the human body. An important purpose of this book is to identify current knowledge gaps in the various areas of this interdisciplinary field, and to offer specific recommendations for laser safety research and development into the future"--