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Guideline concordant opioid therapy in Veterans receiving VA and community care

Abstract: Guideline concordant opioid therapy is a key part of the concerted effort to address the opioid crisis in the United States. The study aimed to compare the rates of …

Association of deployment characteristics and exposures with persistent ill health among 1990-1991 Gulf War Veterans in the VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Background: Veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War have experienced excess health problems, most prominently the multisymptom condition Gulf War illness (GWI). The Department …

Determinants of oral health among Iranian soldiers: a structural equation modeling study

Abstract: Background: Military personnel often face unique challenges in maintaining optimal oral health. This study investigated the oral health status, caries experience, and …

Patient-, provider-, and facility-level contributors to the use of cardiology telehealth care in the Veterans Health Administration: retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Telehealth (care delivered by phone or video) comprises a substantial proportion of cardiology care delivered in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). …

Revisiting the surgical outcomes of non-acute subdural hematomas among retired military personnel: A single tertiary hospital retrospective analysis in the Philippines

Abstract: Objective: Subdural hematomas (SDHs) are classified clinically and/or radiologically as acute SDH (ASDH), subacute SDH (SSDH), and chronic SDH (CSDH). The management …

Social needs and health outcomes in two rural Veteran populations

Abstract: Background: Addressing social needs is a priority for many health systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Nearly a quarter of Veterans reside in rural …

Cancer incidence among Marines and Navy personnel and civilian workers exposed to industrial solvents in drinking water at US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune: A cohort study

Abstract: Background: Drinking water at US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, was contaminated with trichloroethylene and other industrial solvents from 1953 to 1985. …

Hepatitis delta virus testing, prevalence, and liver-related outcomes among US Veterans with chronic hepatitis B

Abstract: Background and Aims: Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is associated with worse liver-related outcomes. We aim to …

Importance of strength training for sustaining performance and health in military personnel

Abstract: The physical capacity of male and female warfighters is challenged on the modern battlefield by heavy loads and high-intensity work. When designing training programmes …

Patient, facility, and environmental factors associated with obesity treatment in US Veterans

Abstract: Background: Identifying patient-, facility-, and environment-level factors that influence the initiation and retention of comprehensive lifestyle management interventions …

Substances use and risk of hypertension before midlife in military young adults: CHIEF cohort study, 2014–2020

Abstract: Background: The use of substances, e.g., tobacco and betel nut, are prevalent among military personnel in Taiwan, whereas some specific substances such as alcohol use are …

A qualitative analysis of family building desires and barriers among LGBTQ+ military service members

Abstract: Objective: To explore family building desires and evaluate any barriers to seeking infertility care as reported by LGBTQ+ service members. Materials and methods: We …