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Prevalence of medial tibial stress syndrome in the British Armed Forces: A population-based study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is common in the Armed Forces due to the physical demands placed on service personnel (SP). There are no large studies …

Upper 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: Upper Extremity musculoskeletal injuries (UE MSKIs) represent a major threat to the overall health and readiness of U.S. active duty service members (U.S. …

Implementation and clinical impact of an interdisciplinary tool to promote skin integrity after flap surgery in Veterans with spinal cord injury

Abstract: CONTEXT/OBJECTIVE: Pressure injury (PrI) recurrence is common among persons with spinal cord injury and disorders (SCI/D) who undergo reconstructive flap surgery for …

The influence of neck pain and sleep quantity on headache burden in service members with and without mild traumatic brain injury: An observational study

Abstract: Introduction: Headache is the most overwhelmingly reported symptom following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The upper cervical spine has been implicated in headache …

Trends of ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease in active component female service members, 2014-2023

Abstract: This study summarizes trends from 2014 through 2023 in the incidence of ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular heart disease among U.S. active component female …

Concurrent hospice in a Veteran's Affairs dialysis unit: A single center experience and lessons learned over 4 years

Abstract: End stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients until recently have been effectively excluded from receiving hospice benefits unless they withdraw from renal replacement …

Secondary causal mediation analysis of a pragmatic clinical trial to evaluate the effect of chiropractic care for US active-duty military on biopsychosocial outcomes occurring through effects on low back pain interference and intensity

Abstract: Objective: We evaluate change in low back pain (LBP) intensity and interference as the mechanism by which chiropractic care affects other biopsychosocial factors in US …

Traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, and vascular risk are independently associated with white matter aging in Vietnam-era Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), mental health conditions (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD]), and vascular comorbidities (e.g., hypertension, diabetes) …

Analysis of mortality causes and locations in Veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A decade review

Abstract: Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a motor neuron disease that leads to rapid degeneration of nerves in the brain and spinal cord, with eventual loss of …

Low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) for the treatment of post-traumatic headache (PTH) in veterans: A feasibility study

Abstract: Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is a common consequence of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), accounting for 55–60% of post-concussion syndrome cases. Veterans are at …

Intensive treatment of chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder: the pain and trauma intensive outpatient treatment program

Abstract: Military combat can result in the need for comprehensive care related to both physical and psychological trauma, most commonly chronic pain and post-traumatic stress …

Needs assessment for a new military burn care educational curriculum focused on prolonged field care: The Burns for Providers Program (BP2)

Abstract: We performed a needs assessment to determine the essential elements for a curriculum teaching burn care during Large Scale Combat Operations against peer/near-peer …