AMTI News Archive 2017
December 2017
December 2017
The TATRC AAMTI Team Unveils New
Upgrades to Proposal Submission System
TATRC manages the AMEDD Advanced Medical Technology Initiative (AAMTI) Program that facilitates bottom-up technology innovation while simultaneously informing top-down acquisition throughout Army Medicine. To submit a proposal to the system for consideration, Army Innovators must utilize the AAMTI Proposal Submission System.
December 2017
TATRC Puts a Spotlight on Exciting AAMTI Funded
Research on Living Bioprosthetic Mesh
Because of their theoretical ability to resist bacterial colonization and portability, biologic meshes hold immense promise for abdominal wall reconstruction in battlefield casualties and during complex ventral hernia repair in the presence of moderate to severe contamination within the peritoneal cavity. Despite advances in the development of bioprosthetics and improvements in surgical techniques, mesh infection remains a challenging and costly complication.
December 2017
AAMTI Project Spotlight: Use of High-
Resolution Relational Resonance-Based
Electroencephalic Mirroring (HIRREM®):
a Closed-loop Neurotechnology for
Optimization of Brain Oscillations
There is tremendous interest to develop new technologies that can have transformative impact on human brain functioning. The objectives span the gamut from supporting recovery for the severely injured, to optimizing the skills of elite performers. Researchers from the DoD, universities, and industry, are pioneering and collaborating to achieve breakthroughs for our most complex organ.
September 2017
September 2017
AAMTI Project Spotlight: Wearable Technology May Assist Injured Runners
A non-rearfoot strike pattern, or decreased average vertical loading rate during running has been suggested to reduce injuries. Historically, transitioning a runner from a rearfoot to a non-rearfoot strike involved 8 – 18 visits of one-on-one feedback over 2 – 6 weeks. Wearable technology consisting of Bluetooth enabled instrumented socks were recently developed to provide runners with biofeedback.
September 2017
AAMTI Project Spotlight: Virtually Connecting Deployed Soldiers to their Health Care Professional of Choice
Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) stationed in Eastern Europe in support of Atlantic Resolve, have virtual access to health care from their Garrison provider or specialists at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), thanks to the Regional Health Command Europe (RHCE) “TeleHealth In A Bag” (THIAB) platform.
September 2017
AAMTI Project Spotlight: Temporary Tattoo Rapid Application Moulage Kits Now Available
Many medical combat training scenarios incorporate theatrical makeup, known as moulage, to simulate real life wounds. The Val G. Hemming Simulation Center (VGHSC) of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) has developed a variety of temporary wound tattoos specifically for medical combat simulations.
September 2017
AAMTI Featured Project: Effectiveness of Lifesaving Resuscitative Interventions and Damage Control Surgery in Blackout Conditions using Night Vision Technology
Point of injury care remains a focal point in military medicine. During special operations and conventional conflicts, military medical providers are frequently required to perform life-saving interventions under hostile conditions in low-light environments.
September 2017
AAMTI RIF: In Search of Cutting Edge Innovation
The AMEDD Advanced Medical Technology Initiative (AAMTI) is continuously seeking innovation. What is the definition of innovation? According to the Merriam Webster, it is “a new idea, method, or device.”
June 2017
June 2017
In Search of Innovation: AAMTI PM Travels to West Point & Keller Army Community Hospital
The Army Surgeon General, through TATRC, provides a special Defense Health Program, Operations and Maintenance appropriation to enable technology proofs of concept and demonstrations throughout the MEDCOM.
June 2017
FY18 AAMTI Update
The AAMTI Team, led by Ms. Holly Pavliscsak had a very successful submission season this year! There were 83 AAMTI pre-proposals submitted for the FY18 AAMTI Cycle, including 35 new submitters! There were 14 reviewers from a wide variety of backgrounds that reviewed the pre-proposals through 8 June. Invitations for full proposal submissions were sent out the week of 26 June. Thank you to all those who took the time to submit your great ideas! The AAMTI Team appreciates your contributions.
June 2017
AAMTI Spotlight: An Evaluation of Microarray Mediated Detection of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Gram-Negative Organisms at a Military Medical Center
Antibiotic resistance is a significant hindrance to the preservation of life and limb in the military healthcare setting and is a significant threat to U.S. military personnel. Indeed, during the height of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, there was an increase in wound infections caused by multi-drug resistant organisms. Multi-drug resistant organisms are linked to an increase in the morbidity and mortality associated with wound infection and a concomitant increase in the economic burden of wound care treatment.
June 2017
AAMTI Success Story: Smartphone-Based Mobile Thermal Imaging Technology to Assess Limb Perfusion and Tourniquet Effectiveness
Over the past decade there has been a resurgence of tourniquet use in civilian and military settings. Several key challenges include assessment of limb perfusion and adequacy of tourniquet placement, particularly in the austere or pre-hospital environments.
March 2017
March 2017
REMINDER!
AAMTI Pre-Proposals are Due
April 12th!
Just a reminder AAMTI Pre-proposals are due by April 12th this year. The TATRC website, http://www.tatrc.org/legacy/www1/ labs-and-programs/aamti/, contains updated Program Instructions for FY18 and step-by-step instructions for obtaining an account and submitting a preproposal. Please check it out and get those pre-proposals rolling in!
March 2017
AAMTI Project Spotlight: Using Real-Time
Feedback to Alter Running Biomechanics: A
Randomized Controlled Trial
An anterior foot strike pattern during running has been suggested to reduce injuries. A mobile feedback system may assist in transitioning to this style of running.
March 2017
In Search of Innovation: AAMTI PM Visits
Tripler Army Medical Center
The Army Surgeon General, through TATRC, provides a special Defense Health Program, Operations and Maintenance (DHP O&M) appropriation to enable technology proofs of concept/demonstrations throughout the MEDCOM.
March 2017
New, Secure Process for AAMTI RIF Submissions is
Up & Running
The AMEDD Advanced Medical Technology Initiative (AAMTI) Program’s Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) proposals for small scale demonstrations of commercial off the shelf (COTS) or government off the shelf (GOTS) technologies are now able to be submitted through the AAMTI Submission System!