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The relationships between body image, self-esteem and quality of life in adults with trauma-related limb loss sustained in the Syrian war

Abstract: Background: Numerous military soldiers have lost limbs as a result of the Syrian War. While there are variations between trauma-related amputations in military and …

Skin cancer and other dermatologic conditions among US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: US veterans may be at an increased risk of developing various dermatologic conditions compared with nonveterans. Objectives: To compare the prevalence and the …

Yoga for Veterans with PTSD: Intervention feasibility, changes in PTSD symptom severity, and psychological and physiological health-related fitness outcomes

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a burdensome disorder associated with lower quality of life and increased morbidity and mortality. Veterans are particularly at …

Assessing the relationship between sleep duration and the prevalence of chronic kidney disease among Veterans in the United States: A 2022 Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is more prevalent among veterans in the United States than in the general population. Similarly, veterans also exhibit higher …

Specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and timed goals and the personal health inventory in a wellness group for Veterans with Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Background: Interventions based on the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) Whole Health (WH) initiative may be beneficial for veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI) …

Transcription of biological aging markers (ANRIL, P16(INK4a), TBX2, and TERRA) and their correlations with severity of sulfur mustard exposure in Veterans

Abstract: Sulfur mustard (SM) exposure has delayed harmful effects, including premature biological aging. This study aimed to evaluate the expression of aging markers (i.e., ANRIL, …

Trends in hip fracture rates in US male Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: In the United States, the annual incidence of osteoporotic hip fracture is estimated to be 250,000 to 300,000; the one-year mortality in some studies has been as …

Health and Wellbeing Study of Serving and ex-Serving UK Armed Forces Personnel: Phase 4

Abstract: The study has been running since 2003 with the aim of investigating the impact of deployment to Iraq (Operation TELIC) and Afghanistan (Operation HERRICK) on the health …

Assessing olaparib efficacy in U.S. Veterans with metastatic prostate cancer utilizing a time-indifferent g-rate method ideal for real-world analyses

Abstract: Background: We aimed to assess real-world efficacy of the PARP inhibitor, olaparib, in US Veterans with metastatic prostate cancer (mPC) by leveraging the national data …

Brief report: Veterans Aging Cohort Study Index 2.0 shows improved discrimination of neurocognitive impairment and frailty in people with HIV

Abstract: Objective: To examine whether the revised Veterans Aging Cohort Study (VACS2.0) index [including serum albumin, body mass index, and white blood cell count] had stronger …

Maternal and fetal health risks among female military aviation officers

Abstract: Introduction: Military aviation poses unique occupational risks, including exposures to intermittent hypoxia, high gravitational force, and toxic materials, in addition …

Feasibility of nurse-facilitated advance care planning among older Veterans in a dialysis unit and an oncology infusion center

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Many veterans with serious illnesses, such as end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis and advanced cancer requiring treatment infusions, must make …