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Sinusitis and rhinitis among United States Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan post 9/11

Abstract: Background: Post 9/11 Veterans were exposed to environmental and occupational pollutants during deployment. Objective: Determine associations between deployment-related …

Sinusitis and rhinitis among US Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan after September 11, 2001

Abstract: Background: Post-9/11 veterans were exposed to environmental and occupational pollutants during deployment. Objective: Our aim was to determine associations between …

Using urethroplasty as an immediate treatment for gunshot-induced penis injury during the Syrian war: Case report

Abstract: Introduction and importance: Wars and armed conflicts often result in gunshot injuries, including penile trauma, in military personnel or civilians. Urinary system damage …

Veterans: Access to health services

Abstract: This research briefing outlines the healthcare provision for military veterans in the United Kingdom, focusing on the support available through the National Health …

Comparison of tuberculosis cases in military personnel versus civilians: A retrospective descriptive study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide. Military personnel are particularly vulnerable to TB because of the …

Improving postoperative care for Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea through preoperative education and the electronic health record: A quality improvement project

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to establish and evaluate a process to improve use of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy on the day …

Insomnia and chronic pain mediate the relationship between traumatic brain injury and reduced positive airway pressure adherence among Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine whether co-morbid insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and chronic pain mediate the relationship between traumatic brain …

Effects of concurrent administration of spironolactone in Veterans with metastatic prostate cancer receiving abiraterone: A real-world retrospective study

Abstract: Introduction: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States with low survival rates once metastasized. Abiraterone is approved for use in …

Escalation to biologics after methotrexate among US Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis grouped by rural versus urban areas

Abstract: Objective: Racial and ethnic disparities in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) outcomes are well recognized. However, whether disparities in RA treatment selection and outcomes …

Protocol for remote Tai Chi and wellness for PTSD and pain in Veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychological disorder that is associated with a host of psychosocial and health ailments, including …

Comparison of risk factors and mortality in Veterans with HIV and those without HIV suffering first major acute cardiovascular events

Abstract: Background: Previous studies have demonstrated that people with HIV have an increased atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability, making them more susceptible to severe …

Social determinants of health and risk-adjusted sepsis mortality in the nationwide Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Abstract: Importance: Traditional risk prediction and risk adjustment models have focused on clinical characteristics, but accounting for social determinants of health (SDOH) and …