A comprehensive searchable repository providing access to international evidence and reports about the Armed Forces community. Updated each month using robust methodology, the repository can be used confidently by all to identify and access relevant evidence. A user-friendly search tool is available to support your research needs and includes the ability to specify key words, themes, author, year of publication, country of origin, methods used, and whether items have been peer reviewed.
Abstract: Research regarding HIV, substance use disorders (SUD), and SARS-CoV-2 infections after COVID-19 vaccination is limited. In the Veterans Aging Cohort Study (VACS)-HIV …
Abstract: Background: Deployment-related neurotoxicant exposures are implicated in the etiology of Gulf War illness (GWI), the multisymptom condition associated with military …
Abstract: Why you should read this article: • To enhance your awareness of the complex healthcare needs of veterans • To recognise some of the barriers to seeking and accessing …
Abstract: Management of osteoarthritis, a common disease among veterans, includes referrals to orthopedic specialists. This requires an effective referral system. The aim of this …
Abstract: Management of osteoarthritis, a common disease among veterans, includes referrals to orthopedic specialists. This requires an effective referral system. The aim of this …
Abstract: Objective: Less than half of servicewomen report loss of menses during initial military training. However, self-reported menstrual status may not accurately reflect …
Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most common conditions in the military. VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) patients with Traumatic Brain …
Abstract: The human gut microbiome can be impacted by a range of environmental and lifestyle factors including diet, antibiotics, physical fitness and acute and chronic stressors. …
Abstract: Background: Access to mental and physical healthcare in rural areas is challenging for Veterans and their families but essential for good health. Even though recent …
Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the associations between active, passive, and manual therapy interventions with the escalation-of-care events …
Abstract: Introduction: Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and clinical recommendations (CRs) are developed to aide and guide providers in treating a variety of conditions, …
Abstract: Introduction: Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects a significant number of military personnel, primarily because of physical impact, vehicle incidents, and blast …