CTM-E teams up to support the next generation of disaster experts
Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E) is actively involved in the largest corporate sponsorship appeal so far for the upcoming WADEM Disaster Medicine Summer School, a program initiated by the WADEM Student and Young Professional Special Interest Group (WADEM SYP SIG).
International collaboration takes centre stage at the SACTEM National Conference for Trauma and Conflict Medicine
In a landmark demonstration of global solidarity and professional expertise, the April 4 National Conference for Trauma and Conflict Medicine successfully convened, bringing together the world’s leading voices in emergency response and tactical medicine.
New resource: 50-Year Analysis of Food and Water Supply Threats is now available on ResearchGate
The landmark study, "Food and Water Supply Threats: An Epidemiological Analysis of Terrorist Attacks From 1970 to 2020," initially published in ASPISMEDICAL, co-authored by Luc Mortelmans, Harald De Cauwer, Dennis Barten, Friedrik Granholm and Francis Somville, is now accessible to the global research community via ResearchGate.
CTM-E launches a dedicated student membership to empower next-gen crisis responders
Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E) announces the official launch of its Student Membership category, a strategic initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic training and disaster response.
WADEM launches the first Disaster Medicine Summer School
WADEM’s First Disaster Medicine Summer School is now open for registration of interest.
BRITMA and CTM-E secure new strategic partnership
A new landmark strategic partnership has been agreed between Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E) and the British and Irish Tactical Medicine Association (BRITMA).
Kristina Stiles joins CTM-E, bringing more than 23 years of experience in burns critical care
Kristina is a former burns and plastic surgery nurse specialist with burns critical care background over 23 years.
The University of Pavia launches Master`s program in Tactical Medicine
Monday, March 9, marked the start of the practical training activities of the Master’s program in Tactical Medicine affiliated with the Department of Molecular Medicine at the University of Pavia, developed in collaboration with the Military Corps of the Sovereign Order of Malta.
Pivotal March PHEM Talk on the therapeutic opportunities in CTM
The latest instalment of the Imperial Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) Talk series, held this March at the historic Brian Drewe Lecture Theatre in London, marked a significant moment for the counter-terrorism medicine community.
CTM-E to support the Romanian National Congress of Emergency and Disaster Medicine as an official sponsor
Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E) is proud to announce its role as an official sponsor of the Romanian National Congress of Emergency and Disaster Medicine with International Participation · 3rd Edition. The event will take place on June 3-6 in Târgu Mureș, Romania.
Tackling tomorrow's threats: Julien Marx advocates for medical readiness in counter-terrorism
This February, Estran Hospital Centre in France became a focal point for security and medical professionals, playing host to a large-scale counter-terrorism exercise.
Powder Stops Bleeding in One Second
A "next-generation powder hemostatic agent" that can stop bleeding within one second when sprayed on an injured area has been developed.
A phone book-sized surgical kit for extreme environments
Researchers at Texas A&M University’s School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed) have developed the WildOR Kit, a portable, phone-book-sized surgical system designed for use in extreme environments where traditional medical evacuation is impossible.
Integrating Wearable Sensor Data with an AI-based Protocol-Flexible Triage Platform could improve outcomes in Combat Casualty Care
AI and machine learning (ML) can be used to improve medical triage during the "golden hour" of combat casualty care.
Scientists develop 3D-printed dermis for faster burn recovery
Researchers have developed a 3D-printed ‘skin in a syringe’, using a patient’s own cells to create a functional dermis. This new technology could change how severe burns are treated.
Breakthrough in Universal Artificial Blood
Scientists at the National Defence Medical College in Tokorozawa, Japan, have announced a groundbreaking development in medical science: the successful creation of artificial blood compatible with all blood types.
Advancing Medical Intelligence in Europe: A call to collaboration for Medical Universities
With the increasing number of complex threats, from pandemics to acts of terrorism, the need for robust medical intelligence has emerged and should be viewed as a stand-alone discipline and area of search.
The impact of GPS Jamming on SAR
GPS jamming could significantly impact SAR in Europe. The strategic landscape in Europe is evolving, characterised by a rise in hybrid electronic warfare.
The shift in domestic terrorism and the lessons from the fertility clinic VBIED
The recent car bomb attack at a fertility clinic in California, while still under investigation for its full motivations, casts a chilling spotlight on an evolving and increasingly complex threat: the emergence of new forms of domestic terrorism.