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Improving skin screening capabilities for Veterans with spinal cord injuries

Abstract: CONTEXT: Clinical Practice Guidelines from the Consortium for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Medicine recommend daily self-screening of at-risk skin surfaces, but many Veterans …

Mental health utilization among transgender Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Compared with cisgender (CG) individuals, transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals experience substantial social and economic disparities that can …

Pneumococcal and herpes zoster vaccination rates among U.S. Veterans with chronic inflammatory disease on biologic medications: A quality improvement project

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Patients with chronic inflammatory diseases are often treated with pharmacologic therapies that target the immune system and have an increased risk of …

Sexual networks and behavioral characteristics of HIV-positive male military members, female sex workers, and male civilians

Abstract: Military members and female sex workers (FSWs) may be more likely to acquire or transmit HIV. Mapping HIV transmission across these high-risk populations and identifying …

Synopsis of the 2023 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense clinical practice guideline for the management of bipolar disorder

Abstract: Objective: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DOD) Work Group revised the 2013 VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the …

Best practice recommendations for endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia/atypical endometrial hyperplasia in the military health system

Abstract: Endometrial cancer is the most prevalent gynecologic cancer in the United States and has rising incidence and mortality. Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia or atypical …

Enhancing representation of special populations: An approach to the inclusion of women Veterans in Veterans Health Administration clinical trials

Abstract: The under-recruitment of historically marginalized populations into clinical trials thwarts equitable inclusion of individuals who could benefit from healthcare …

Leveraging a clinical dashboard and process mappings to improve treatment access and outcomes for women Veterans with urinary incontinence

Abstract: In support of the Improving Primary Care Understanding of Resources and Screening for Urinary Incontinence to Enhance Treatment initiative with the Veterans Health …

Moral injury risk and protective factors in women Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe risk and protective factors for moral injury (MI) in women veterans. The factors identified in this article are based on …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and weight loss in male and female active-duty service members: A weight management study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Overweight and obesity are critical public health concerns with relevance to U.S. military personnel, as active duty service members must meet physical …

Recent orthopedic trauma volume in the United States Military Health System

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: As illustrated by the "Walker Dip," there is growing concern regarding the lack of combat casualty care during peacetime. Surgical volume and case …

Short and mid-term research priorities for Veterans with multiple sclerosis: A modified Delphi process engaging Veterans, researchers, and operational partners

Abstract: Background/Objective: Identifying research priorities of Veterans, MS researchers, and key stakeholders is critical to advance high-quality, evidence-based, and …