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Association of anger and aggression with post-traumatic stress disorder and mild traumatic brain injury in U.S. service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Anger and aggression are strongly associated with PTSD. Less well established is their association with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and how specific …

Characterization of service members and Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs intensive evaluation and treatment programs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over 514,000 active duty Service Members (SMs) have sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) since 2000, with mild TBI (mTBI) emerging as the signature …

Cigarette smoking prevalence, nicotine dependence, and quit ratios among U.S. adult females by residence and military-veteran status: 2002–2023

Abstract: Objective: Examine nationally representative U.S. data to determine trends in cigarette smoking, nicotine dependence, and quit ratios among females by rurality and …

Cognitive training to increase resilience

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Warfighters must maintain an elevated level of readiness and psychological health (collectively referred to as "brain fitness") to facilitate optimal …

Comparing traumatic brain injury diagnoses, intensive care utilization, length of stay, and costs between Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs hospitals: A long-term impact of military-relevant brain injury consortium study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The paucity of health economics studies on traumatic brain injury (TBI) was highlighted in a recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, …

Effect of deployed cardiothoracic surgeons on clinical outcomes in U.S. service members with thoracic trauma in Operation Iraqi Freedom

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Conflicts related to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) led to nearly 32,000 wounded U.S. service members, with thoracic injuries seen in 8.6% of casualties. Our …

Effect of service member serious mental health and physical injuries on the mental health of their spouses and children

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military service includes inherent risk of serious injury, especially during times of conflict. The negative impact of service member serious mental health …

Effects of sleep extension on cognitive performance in military-aged adults: A systematic review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: U.S. military service members (SM) rarely achieve enough sleep. Insufficient sleep in this population has been associated with deterioration of adequate …

Explosive ordnance disposal service members with traumatic brain injury demonstrate enhanced music skill acquisition in music therapy: Case series

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading concern in the military health system, affecting rehabilitation and quality of life of military-connected populations. …

From data sharing to knowledge co-creation and evidence-based practice: Advancing military and Veteran health research

Abstract:Data sharing is the practice of making research data available to other researchers, institutions, or the public. It involves open access to data sets, analyses, and …

Hearing loss, health outcomes, and health behavior differences between active duty service members and recently separated Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The health disparities and health-related behaviors between Active Duty Service Members (ADSM) and Veterans are poorly understood. Our study aims to compare …

Home-based primary care in the Department of Veterans Affairs: Past, present, and future

Abstract: Launched in 1970, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home‐Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program is a unique, well‐resourced model that has influenced the development …