Medical Technology
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The U.S. Navy assessed the Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems (JOMIS) Clinical Data Provider (CDP) aboard the USS Essex to modernize medical capabilities at sea. The evaluation aimed to improve patient outcomes and was conducted from May 18-28, 2026. This effort is part of the Navy's ongoing initiative to enhance medical care aboard its ships.
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has tested a mobile electroencephalogram system to enhance brain care for Military Health System beneficiaries. The trial lasted three months and concluded in July. The system is part of the hospital's initiative to evaluate emerging medical technologies for improved patient care.
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The Pentagon is replacing the ANAM test with a new capability to better assess troops' cognitive performance and protect brain health. The new test aims to improve detection of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
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The US military is using handheld blood testing devices to diagnose traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which can significantly impact service members' effectiveness. The devices are being used in Central Command, where TBI rates are disproportionately high in air defense units.
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The Army has introduced a handheld device that can detect traumatic brain injuries in 15 minutes through a blood test. This technology aims to provide rapid diagnosis and treatment for soldiers. The device is a significant advancement in military medicine.
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The Defense Health Agency is partnering with the Marines to improve portable technology for assessing traumatic brain injuries on the battlefield. The agency hosted an end user touchpoint at Camp Lejeune to evaluate new capabilities. This effort aims to enhance warfighter readiness and brain health.
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US Army and Air Force personnel tested five medical technologies during Exercise Balikatan 26 in the Philippines to improve communication and care across the Indo-Pacific region. The goal is to create a resilient 'constellation of care' that can bridge geographic and digital gaps. The exercise aimed to push these medical technologies to their limits and enhance secure communication across separate networks.