Objective To present best-practice recommendations for the prevention, recognition, and
treatment of exertional heat illnesses (EHIs) and to describe the relevant physiology of …

Objectives This review aimed to describe the epidemiology of all heat-related illnesses in
women compared with men in the armed forces and to identify gender-specific risk factors …

Exertional heat illness (EHI) risk is a serious concern among athletes, laborers, and
warfighters. US Governing organizations have established various activity modification …

This article summarizes presentations from a 2014 United States Department of Defense
(DoD) Health Affairs Women in Combat symposium addressing physiological …

BACKGROUND: Exertional heat-related injuries are a risk to all physically active individuals
in warm or hot environments. Unlike classic heat-related injury, exertional heat-related …

Objective: With the expanding role of women into previously closed combat military
occupational specialties, women will likely be exposed more to challenging and extreme …

Objective This systematic review summarises reports of the incidence of exertional heat
illnesses (EHI) in organised sports, to examine any trends in the EHI incidence over time …

Context: Knowledge about the specific environmental and practice risks to participants in
American intercollegiate football during preseason practices is limited. Identifying risks may …

Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a common clinical problem for both athletes and warriors;
however, evidence-based guidance for return-to-play/duty (RTP/RTD) decisions is limited …

Background: Exertional heat stroke is a devastating condition that can cause significant
morbidity and mortality. Rapid cooling is the most effective means of treating heat stroke, but …