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Outcomes of a remotely delivered complementary and integrative health partnered intervention to improve chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Nonpharmacological interventions for veterans are needed to help them manage chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Complementary and …

Comorbidities, tobacco exposure, and geography: Added risk factors of heat and cold wave-related mortality among U.S. Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract: Rationale: Understanding the health risks associated with extreme weather events is needed to inform policies to protect vulnerable populations. Objectives: To estimate …

Drug overdose deaths among homeless Veterans in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: Background and aims: With an epidemic of drug overdoses, contemporary research is needed to examine drug overdose deaths among homeless populations. This study measured …

Descriptive analysis of types and diagnoses associated with lower extremity amputation: Analysis of the US Veterans Health Administration database 2019-2023

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans in the US have higher rates of lower extremity amputation (LEA) compared to the general population and these rates have increased between 2008 and …

Dietary health communication and conversation analysis: a scoping review

Abstract: Globally, many people don't eat a healthy diet despite policies and public health frameworks deployed to improve dietary status. Healthy diets can prevent, manage, and …

Financial well-being of U.S. military Veterans and health impact: Results from the survey of household economics and decisionmaking

Abstract: Objective: Research has shown that psychosocial well-being in veterans, including financial status, is related to better clinical outcomes after leaving military service. …

Should military Veterans be classified as high risk for prostate cancer screening? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Objective: To assess the unique risks of prostate cancer among U.S. veterans, and to advocate for improved care by raising awareness of the gaps in current AUA guidelines …

Variation in urology care after urinary stone surgery among Veterans at high-risk for recurrence

Abstract: Objective: To determine rates of urology follow-up and implementation of stone prevention measures after stone surgery and to assess variation in care delivery within a …

Veteran preferences and willingness to share patient-generated health data

Abstract: Background: Technologies, including mobile health applications (apps) and wearables, offer new potential for gathering patient-generated health data (PGHD) from patients; …

Ethical use of big data for healthy communities and a strong nation: unique challenges for the Military Health System

Abstract: Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) created powerful tools for research, particularly for extracting meaningful insights from extremely large data sets. These …

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among U.S. military Veteran females and males and non-Veterans in the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a major risk factor for the development of multiple cancers. Active duty service members have higher rates of HPV …

The association between chronic pain, substance use, and primary care experience among Veterans with ongoing or recent homelessness

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain and problematic substance use are prevalent among Veterans with homeless experience (VHE) and may contribute to a challenging primary care …