This case definition was developed by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC) for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) caused by exposure to recreational and occupational noise.

Campylobacteriosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Campylobacter; C. jejuni, C. fetus, and C. coli are the three species most commonly associated with human disease. The bacteria are a common cause of gastroenteritis and the third leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S. Most cases are associated with eating raw or ...

This bill provides FY2017 appropriations for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; continuing appropriations through December 9, 2016, for other federal agencies; and FY2016 supplemental appropriations to respond to the Zika virus.

Migraine is a neurovascular syndrome that is generally manifested as recurrent, severe headaches that can be debilitating.

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. It is characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and axon degeneration resulting in impaired nerve conduction.

Tuberculosis is a chronic bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, characterized pathologically by the formation of granulomas.

In the military, cruciate ligament injuries are occupational and recreational hazards, and can lead to a significant loss of workdays for those affected.

Tendon ruptures are tears in the fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Studies have shown that spontaneous tendon ruptures have a disproportionately large impact on military operational effectiveness and the Military Health System.

This document provides a discussion of the changes CMS has made to the Medicare PPS that affect the TRICARE DRG-based payment system.

This is a fraud alert related to compound pharmacy arrests.

The appendix is a small, blind-ended tube connected to the large intestine near its junction with the small intestine. Inflammation of the appendix, or appendicitis, can occur as a result of obstruction (i.e., by fecal material, a foreign object, or swelling of lymphoid tissue) or from infection; however, in most cases, the etiology is unknown. ...

A hiatal hernia is an anatomic abnormality where the esophageal hiatus becomes enlarged and abdominal structures (e.g., the stomach) protrude up from the abdominal cavity, through the diaphragm, and into the thoracic cavity. Type I hiatal hernias is characterized by migration of the junction of the esophagus and stomach to a position above the ...

An abdominal hernia is an abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through a defect in the abdominal wall. Hernias occur most frequently in the inguinal, umbilical, and femoral regions of the body and are caused by a combination of increased abdominal pressure (e.g., from obesity, heavy lifting, constipation, coughing or sneezing) and an opening or ...

This case definition was developed by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC) for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of a condition important to military-associated populations. To ensure a mission-ready force with a “military appearance,” the Department of Defense mandates that each military service implement “body composition ...

This case definition was developed by the Army Institute of Public Health (AIPH), in consultation with the DoD Hearing Conservation Working Group and the DoD VA Hearing Center of Excellence for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of Noise-Induced Hearing Injuries (NIHI).