Association Between Migraine and Hypertension in 2 Million Adolescents.

Background: An association between migraine and hypertension has long been suggested. However, previous studies yielded conflicting results, and only a few were conducted in adolescents. We aimed to investigate the association between migraine and hypertension in a large population-based study of adolescents.

Long-Term Disability After Traumatic Spinal Injuries: A Military Retrospective Study.

Background: Traumatic spinal injuries (TSI) pose a significant life-long burden, impacting both military and civilian populations. Assessing long-term outcomes is crucial for comprehending the enduring consequences of the initial insult and informing effective prevention and management strategies. Most existing studies have narrowly focused on subsets of traumatic cord injuries, leaving a gap in understanding the broader impact of severe spinal trauma.

The Significance of Body Surface Area to Mass Ratio for Thermal Responses to a Standardized Exercise-Heat Stress Test.

Purpose: To evaluate the significance of body surface area-to-mass ratio (BSA/mass) on the heat-tolerance test (HTT) results. We hypothesized that individuals defined as heat tolerant (HT) would have on average higher BSA/mass compared with heat intolerant (HI) individuals.

Methods: A retrospective reanalysis of the HTT results of 517 soldiers (age, 18-38 yr; M/F, 96%:4%), who were tested by the Israel Defense Forces HTT protocol.

Body mass index and astigmatism: A nationwide study.

Background: Existing research on the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and astigmatism yields inconsistent results. This study analyses this association in a nationally representative sample of adolescents.

Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional study included Israeli adolescents who underwent medical assessments before mandatory military service between 2011 and 2022.

Body mass index and visual impairment in Israeli adolescents: A nationwide study.

Background: Previous research on the association between body mass index (BMI) and visual impairment (VI) in youth has reported inconsistent findings. We aimed to investigate this association in a national cohort of Israeli adolescents.

Methods: This retrospective, population-based, cross-sectional study included 1 697 060 adolescents (56.

The Definition-Dependent Nature of Myopia Prevalence: A Nationwide Study of 1.5 Million Adolescents.

Purpose: The application of myopia definition varies considerably within the literature. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between different myopia and high myopia definitions and resultant prevalence estimates.

Methods: A population-based cross-sectional study of 1,588,508 Israeli adolescents assessed for medical fitness before mandatory military service at the age of 17 years between 1993 through 2015.

Acceptance of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Following COVID-19 Vaccination: A Survey among Israel Defense Forces Soldiers.

Data regarding the contribution of COVID-19 vaccine rollouts to real-world uptake of influenza vaccination remains unclear. This cross-sectional survey-based study among Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and specifically, previous COVID-19 vaccines uptake, on the intention to vaccinate for influenza during 2021-2022 season. Participants engaged in an online survey addressing vaccination history and current vaccine-related preferences.

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant: Clinical Presentation and Occupational Implications in Young and Healthy IDF Soldiers.

Introduction: To this date, there is little known about the symptoms, their duration, and occupational implications of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the military population. Decisions regarding implementing precaution measures are based on data deriving from the general population. Moreover, the Omicron variant seems to cause a disease with lesser severity than previous variants.

Adolescent Blood Pressure and the Risk for Early Kidney Damage in Young Adulthood.

Background: Recent guidelines classified blood pressure above 130/80 mm Hg as hypertension. However, outcome data were lacking.

Objective: To determine the association between blood pressure in adolescence and the risk for early kidney damage in young adulthood.

B.1.1.7 Variant Outbreak in an Air Force Military Base-Real-World Data.

Objective: To assess the clinical features and infectivity of variant B.1.1.