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A randomized controlled trial comparing group transdiagnostic behavior therapy (TBT) and group disorder-specific psychotherapies in Veterans with emotional disorders

Abstract:Objective: Transdiagnostic psychotherapies offer potential advantages to traditional, disorder-specific approaches, including coverage of comorbidity, dissemination and …

Effect of virtual reality combined with forest therapy on psychological resilience of submarine personnel with insomnia symptoms

Abstract: Background: Submarine personnel often experience insomnia and reduced psychological resilience due to extended deployments in confined, high-stress environments. …

Knowing is half the battle: Veteran status and cardiovascular disease risk among women

Abstract:There are now 2.1 million women veterans living in the United States, and they are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) than women who have never served in …

Living with a loved one's mental health issue: Recognizing the lived experiences of military spouses

Abstract: Limited evidence surrounds the lived experiences of military spouses whose partner has mental health issues. This lack of evidence may be due to factors such as global …

Patient engagement activities and infrastructure among US Veterans Affairs national research networks

Abstract: Background: Meaningful engagement of patients in the research process is a growing component of learning health systems; however, few studies have examined efforts to …

Synopsis of 2024 VA long COVID clinical guidance for U.S. Veterans: Part 1, nervous system–related symptoms

Abstract:Description: Long COVID is common and includes nervous system–related symptoms (e.g., autonomic dysfunction, cognitive impairment, fatigue, and pain). We sought to …

The emergence and impact of the military Veteran entrepreneurship industry

Abstract: In the past decade, the Veteran Entrepreneurship Industry (VEI) has seen a remarkable expansion in the U.S., yet its effectiveness remains largely unexplored. Utilizing …

The telehealth vs. web-based delivered home-based walking for Veterans with peripheral artery disease (TREK-PAD) trial

Abstract: Background: Facility-based exercise such as walking is recommended for adults with peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is prevalent among US Veterans; thus, …

Active case finding for tuberculosis among Ukrainian soldiers by German armed forces

Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health threat in Ukraine, with 20 991 persons with TB reported in 2023, and an estimated incidence of 112 per 100 000 persons. …

Effects of posttraumatic stress disorder and age on the association between combat and problematic alcohol use among Canadian military members deployed in support of the mission in Afghanistan

Abstract: Alcohol abuse is associated with unique negative mental, physical, interpersonal, and occupational outcomes in the military. It is also often linked with traumatic combat …

From acute injury to chronic comorbidity: Interrupted time series modeling of traumatic brain injury impact among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with a variety of adverse health outcomes that display complex behavior over time. The objective of this study was to …

Practice changing RCT design and rationale: Abbreviated MRI plus AFP vs. ultrasound plus AFP for HCC surveillance in cirrhosis (PREMIUM study)

Abstract: Abdominal ultrasound every 6 months with or without serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is recommended for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) screening in patients with cirrhosis. …