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Evaluating the impact of buprenorphine on depressive symptoms among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Buprenorphine has demonstrated benefit for acute and chronic pain and various psychiatric disorders. However, many studies evaluating buprenorphine's effect on …

Examining preliminary efficacy of a Qigong intervention in Veterans with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled pilot study

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the preliminary efficacy of an 8-week qigong intervention in managing biopsychosocial outcomes in veterans with …

Readmissions and death rates in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at Veterans Affairs medical centers

Abstract: Readmissions and death rates can serve as indicators of performance in healthcare organizations and can reflect a lapse in staff performance particularly for patients …

'Golden day' is a myth: Rethinking medical timelines and risk in large scale combat operations

Abstract: The evolving landscape of battlefield medicine forces medical planners to prepare for large-scale combat operations (LSCO) against peer adversaries, requiring …

Better end-of-life care in surgical patients: Veterans Affairs bereaved family survey - a qualitative analysis

Abstract: Background: End-of-life care among surgical patients is largely understudied and far fewer studies examine such care from the family perspective. To identify potential …

Burden of musculoskeletal injuries in U.S. active duty service members: A 12-year study spanning fiscal years 2010-2021

Abstract: Background: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) represent the most substantial and enduring threat to U.S. military readiness. Previous studies have focused on narrow …

Capturing and categorizing the burden of musculoskeletal injuries in U.S. active duty service members: A comprehensive methodology

Abstract: Background: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) represent the most common, costly, and impactful medical conditions affecting active duty service members (ADSMs) of the …

Combat amputee care for Global War on Terror Veterans: A systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic amputation after injuries sustained from combat during the Global War on Terror resulted in a multitude of clinical outcomes that included …

Disparities in receipt of medications for opioid use disorder before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Populations disproportionately impacted by the opioid epidemic are less likely to receive medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD; OUD). The COVID-19 …

Lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries in United States active duty service members: Prevalence/incidence, health care utilization, and cost analysis spanning fiscal years 2016-2021

Abstract: Introduction: Lower Extremity musculoskeletal injuries (LE MSKIs) represent a significant portion of overuse injuries in active duty service members (ADSMs). However, …

Musculoskeletal head and neck injuries in U.S. active duty service members: Prevalence/incidence, health care utilization, and cost analysis spanning fiscal years 2016-2021

Abstract: Background: Active duty service members (ADSMs) of the U.S. Armed Forces are uniquely at risk for musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) of the Head/Neck region, including the …

Musculoskeletal spine injuries in U.S. active duty service members: Prevalence/incidence, healthcare utilization, and cost analysis spanning fiscal years 2016-2021

Abstract: Background: Low back pain and musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) of the Spine are the most common reason for U.S. active duty service members (ADSMs) to seek medical care. …