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Brief cognitive-behavioral insomnia treatment for primary care Veterans at elevated risk for suicide: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Many patients at risk for suicide present in primary care where insomnia and other suicide risk factors are prevalent. Addressing insomnia in this milieu …

Engaging service members and military spouses in the post-deployment transition: A program evaluation of the Brothers at War workshop intervention

Abstract: Reintegration following military deployment can pose significant, multifaceted challenges for service members (SM) and their families, often marked by psychological …

Evaluating the return on investment of U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness Performance Teams: A matched difference-in-differences study of readiness and economic outcomes

Abstract: PURPOSE: Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) is the United States Army's largest force modernization initiative aimed at preserving combat power by optimizing soldier …

Hearing aid use among Veterans with hearing loss and Veterans with normal audiometric thresholds due to self-perceived listening difficulties

Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare hearing aid use in a group of veterans with hearing loss and a group of veterans without measured hearing loss who …

Joint models targeting U.S. Army soldiers at high-risk of post-separation unemployment, homelessness, and suicide-related behaviors

Abstract: Transitioning service members (TSMs) leaving military service have high risks of unemployment, homelessness, nonfatal suicide attempt (SA), and suicide death. Data from …

Military service, depression, belonging, and suicidality among college students

Abstract: Background: Suicide remains a leading cause of early mortality, particularly among young adults under 35 years, with college students showing high rates of suicidal …

New-onset nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and initiators of semaglutide in US Veterans with type 2 diabetes

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are considered safe, effective medications for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and weight loss, used by millions …

Real-world delivery of a transdiagnostic safety aid reduction treatment for anxiety and related symptoms among Veterans presenting to primary care

Abstract: Anxiety and related symptoms are common among veterans presenting to primary care. Research has shown that integrating mental health providers into primary care clinics, …

Temporal trends of common cardiac surgical procedures at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Characterizing the quality of cardiac surgery care provided by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals is necessary to inform patient referral and …

The impact of frailty on postoperative outcomes of Veterans with stage I non-small cell lung cancer

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although surgical resection is the standard of care for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, frailty influences treatment decisions. We evaluated the …

Characteristics of Veterans with chronic kidney disease utilizing a telenephrology program in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) residing near lower complexity Veterans Health Administration (VA) facilities are often managed by primary …

Navigating dual roles: The psychological well-being and role perception of ex-soldiers who served as military correctional guards

Abstract: While imprisonment's impact on correctional staff has been widely studied, little attention has been given to military prisons. Addressing this gap, the study examines …