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It's killed my sex life: Veteran bladder cancer survivors' perspectives on sexual problems and intimacy

Abstract: Bladder cancer survivors may be at particular risk for cancer-related sexual problems, given the direct impacts of cancer management on genitalia and internal sex organs. …

Long COVID in the active component US military: Risk factors, effect of vaccination, and predicting incident long COVID diagnoses

Abstract: Background: Long COVID risk factors have been established in civilian populations, including female sex, older age, smoking, and certain comorbidities. However, little …

Psychological impact of conflict zone exposure and the mitigating role of physical activity in active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To analyze the psychological impact of exposure to conflict zones on active-duty soldiers and to evaluate the role of physical activity as a mitigating factor …

Results of a multistep approach to setting research priorities to improve women Veterans' health: Updated VA women's health research agenda

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Women veterans are the fastest-growing population of new users within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care delivery system. Building on the …

Spinal cord injuries & disorders as a risk factor for ischemic stroke: A five-year retrospective cohort study of US Veterans

Abstract: Background: Spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) have been reported by some studies to correlate with increased risk of ischemic cerebral stroke. However, the …

Utilization of dd-cfDNA monitoring to facilitate immunosuppression minimization after kidney transplantation in a U.S. Veteran population

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) serves as a monitoring tool for rejection, few studies have examined its utility in guiding immunosuppression …

Veterans with Parkinson's disease: A shared care model between movement disorder and rehabilitation specialists

Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that Veteran populations are at a disproportionately higher risk for developing compared to the general population. …

Pain management among Veterans on hemodialysis before and after implementation of the Veterans Health Administration's opioid safety initiative

Abstract: Background: Little is known about the impact of opioid safety initiatives (OSIs) on veterans with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis, a seriously ill population for …

Comparison of musculoskeletal injury and behavioral health diagnoses among United States Army active duty servicewomen in ground combat versus non-ground combat specialties: An update (2020-2023)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Historically, women in the U.S. Military have been prohibited from serving in ground combat occupational specialties (GCS) until the Secretary of Defense …

Improving sensitivity of tinnitus screening in hearing conservation programs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Tinnitus is prevalent among U.S. military Service Members (SMs). Current Department of Defense (DOD) Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) protocols use a …

Military exposures research: A state-of-the-art review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military personnel encounter a wide range of environmental and occupational exposures during their service such as burn pit smoke, chemical warfare agents, …

2025 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline for the Primary Care Management of Chronic Kidney Disease

Abstract: DESCRIPTION: Management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been rapidly evolving, now involving many interventions that can be managed in the primary care setting. In …