A comprehensive searchable repository providing access to international evidence and reports about the Armed Forces community. Updated each month using robust methodology, the repository can be used confidently by all to identify and access relevant evidence. A user-friendly search tool is available to support your research needs and includes the ability to specify key words, themes, author, year of publication, country of origin, methods used, and whether items have been peer reviewed.
Abstract: Background: Patients aged 65+ are underrepresented in surgical clinical trials, and few studies have explored the unique barriers that limit participation of older adults …
Abstract: Background: For older adults to decide whether inguinal hernia repair will meaningfully improve their lives, it is critical to (1) understand how the operation affects …
Abstract:Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis is caused by pathogenic variants in the TTR gene, resulting in abnormal TTR (transthyretin) that deposits in organs. The c.424G>A …
Abstract: Background: Individuals with heart failure (HF) are at increased risk of magnesium deficiency. Magnesium supplements are widely available and being used without clear …
Abstract: Introduction: There is a gap in effective recovery-oriented treatments for Veterans experiencing suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors, particularly those recovering from a …
Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) and nonpartner aggression are common among military veterans, yet the extent of overlap between them remains unknown. The current study …
Abstract: Importance: There is limited research investigating associations between extreme heat events (EHEs) and adverse outcomes for veterans and high-risk veteran …
Abstract: Objective: To understand how national leaders within the US Veterans Administration (VA)—a large, integrated single-payer/provider system—conceptualize post-acute …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Extremity vascular injuries are among the most challenging problems in military surgery. They are frequently accompanied by extensive soft tissue loss and …
Abstract: Purpose: This purpose of this study is to integratively review and synthesize six decades of research on military-connected individuals in the civilian workforce, framing …
Abstract: Importance: A single respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine dose is recommended for older adults and persons at increased risk for severe RSV. Clinical information on …
Abstract: In March 2023, the governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts appointed the first secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) to oversee state-level …