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The impact of burn pit waste segregation practices on respiratory and cardiovascular health risks among US military Veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Background: Open-air burning was a prevalent waste management method at many U.S. military bases during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Past studies of the health …

The impact of burn pit waste segregation practices on respiratory and cardiovascular health risks among US military Veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Open-air burning was a prevalent waste management method at many U.S. military bases during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Past studies of the health …

Traumatic brain injury, environmental exposures, and subjective cognition in post-9/11 Veterans enrolled in the VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Using data from the VA Million Veteran Program (MVP), this study aimed to (1) examine rates of environmental exposures as a function of traumatic brain injury (TBI) …

A method for enhancing specialty skills of practicing psychologists: Independent learning plan experiences among psychologists working in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The current workforce lacks enough trained psychologists specializing in geriatric mental health (i.e., geropsychologists) to meet the population's needs. The Veterans …

A randomized controlled trial of an online dialectical behavior therapy skills intervention for war-related distress

Abstract: Objective: Living in war-afflicted regions involves long-term detrimental consequences for emotional well-being. Given the prevalence of ongoing conflicts worldwide, …

Characteristics of Veterans receiving medication for opioid use disorder: An observational cohort study

Abstract:The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest provider of opioid use disorder (OUD) care in the United States. Providing access to life-saving medications for …

Military-civilian partnerships on the west coast: Differing models producing combat-ready trauma teams

Abstract: Military-civilian partnerships have emerged as essential platforms for preparing military trauma surgeons and health care teams for deployment. These programs, many of …

Postpartum depressive symptom severity among childbearing Veterans: Examining contributions of environmental indices

Abstract: Veterans are at increased risk of experiencing postpartum depression yet are understudied. Environmental factors like rurality and resource richness are associated with …

Provider and leader perspectives on eating disorder screening and the importance of a clinical pathway in the Veterans Health Administration: A qualitative study

Abstract: We explored U.S. provider and leader perspectives on eating disorder screening, implementation, and clinical pathways in the Veterans Health Administration using …

Role of homelessness and incarceration in time-to-decision on Veterans Affairs disability benefits for a mental health condition

Abstract: Homelessness and incarceration are major psychosocial concerns in the United States that may be mitigated by access to disability benefits. Data from the Veterans …

Sex-specific associations between homelessness and cerebrovascular disease among aging US Veterans in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: Homelessness and chronic disease have been previously linked. We examined the bidirectional, sex-specific, relationship between homelessness and cerebrovascular disease …

Veterans' engagement in mindfulness practices following intervention

Abstract: Mindfulness-based interventions are complementary and integrative health interventions, widely used for mental health. However, while these interventions show significant …