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The metabolic aftershock: COVID-19 and metabolic disease risk among U.S. active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Background: The post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection represent a growing public health concern. While associations between COVID-19 and metabolic disorders have …

Examining the role of insomnia in maintaining binge eating and restricting in United States Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Eating disorders (EDs) and insomnia are prevalent among veterans. However, little is known about how ED and insomnia symptoms interact to maintain one, …

Impact of the Veterans Affairs National Telestroke Program's Subacute Telestroke Service on interhospital transfers

Abstract: Background and Purpose: Telestroke improves access to acute ischemic stroke (AIS) expertise, aids in decision-making, and reduces interhospital transfers. Few studies …

Burn pit smoke exposure and sleep apnea in US Veterans: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Burn pit smoke exposure (BPSE) during military deployment has been linked to long-term cardiorespiratory conditions, but its relationship with sleep apnea …

Examining associations between food insecurity and disordered eating in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Food insecurity is a well-established risk factor for disordered eating behaviors in non-veterans. Because United States (U.S.) veterans are vulnerable to both food …

Exposure-informed care: Why it's important and how the Veterans Affairs does it

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Providing care for individuals with environmental and occupational exposure health concerns is challenging. There is rarely exposure data to allow for …

Health care journeys of Veterans with Gulf War illness

Abstract: BACKGROUND: There is an acknowledged need to improve care for patients with persistent physical symptoms. Veterans who served in the 1990-91 Gulf War are a subpopulation …

Intensive care unit admissions purchased or delivered by Veterans in the VA Health Care System

Abstract: Importance: The Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act expanded access to community-based health care for veterans …

Preliminary insights into methylation patterns in Agent Orange exposed thyroid cancers: A pilot study

Abstract: During the Vietnam War, US military personnel were widely exposed to a tactical defoliant called Agent Orange, contaminated with a toxic endocrine-disrupting chemical, 2, …

Risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in military recruits: The impact of sex, body fat percentage, and physical fitness

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Basic military training is crucial for preparing civilians for military life. This period prepares them with physical and cognitive skills required for …

A commentary on the potential impact of massage therapy on military Veterans

Abstract: Professionals in the massage therapy field strive to help clients gain pain relief. Military veterans are a small group that experiences significant pain due to …

Associations between prior and current unhealthy alcohol use and liver morbidity risk and mortality among Veterans with a history of hepatitis C who have achieved sustained virological response

Abstract: The degree to which alcohol use is associated with the risk of all-cause mortality and hepatic decompensation after hepatitis C (HCV) diagnosis, treatment, and cure …