Yet more items of interest from WIZARD through Harry at Sharkhunters.
"PTSD REPAIR - A simple course of antibiotics could dramatically reduce the distress experienced by people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a new trial has found. The discovery by University College London gives hope of better treatment for thousands of soldiers and victims of violence afflicted by the condition. Researchers identified 'matrix enzymes', crucial for the formation of memories, and realized that a course of commonly available doxycycline could target the enzymes and reduce the fear response triggered by remembering traumatic events by as much as 60 per cent."
SEEMS WAY TO SIMPLE. REDUCTION OF 60 % OF SYMPTOMS BY SIMPLE APPLICATION OF A MEDICATION? IF SO, THIS COULD BE MAJOR!
"DON’T CUT BUDGET - A leading US general warned yesterday against cost cuts to Britain’s armed forces as the new defence secretary made his first outing on the world stage. Gavin Williamson joined defence ministers from 28 other member states, including James Mattis, his US opposite number, for two days of meetings at NATO headquarters in Brussels."
See previous blog entry cost saving measures as to be implemented by the British military.
"US ARMY PFR IN ISRAEL - The head of the IDF’s combat fitness department would like to see the new American Army Combat Fitness Test implemented in the IDF."
See previous blog entry the topic the new U.S. Army physical training test.
coolbert.