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Survival among patients with multiple myeloma in the United States military health system compared to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program

Abstract: Background: Access to health care is an important factor affecting survival of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) in the U.S. general population. The U.S. Military …

Upper limb function in people with upper and lower limb loss 8 years postinjury: The Armed Services Trauma Outcome Study (ADVANCE) cohort study

Abstract: Objective: Upper limb (UL) disability in people with UL loss is well reported in the literature, less so for people with lower limb loss. This study aimed to compare UL …

Abortion after pregnancy occurrence with contraceptive use among Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Many people report becoming pregnant while using contraception. Understanding more about this phenomenon may provide insight into pregnant people's responses …

Behaviour change techniques, barriers and facilitators for promoting self-managed physical activity in Australian Defence Force Veterans: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Objectives: Australian Defence Force veterans find self-management of health challenging, and little is known about best-practice approaches for promoting self-managed …

Quantitative pupillometry as a biomarker for prediction of return to play in mild traumatic brain injury: a Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative study

Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to determine the validity of quantitative pupillometry to predict the length of time for return to full activity/duty after a mild traumatic …

There is a knowledge mobilization gap in musculoskeletal injury research in the military context

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) place a significant burden on military populations. While a considerable amount of research is being conducted to reduce the prevalence …

Clinically defined Lymphogranuloma Venereum among US Veterans with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, 2016–2023

Abstract: We applied lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) clinical case criteria to a cohort of 1381 Veterans positive for HIV and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) from 2016 from 2023 and …

Protocol for a pragmatic trial of cannabidiol (CBD) to improve chronic pain symptoms among United States Veterans

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain affects over 100 million Americans, with a disproportionately high number being Veterans. Chronic pain is often difficult to treat and responds …

Subjective cognitive concerns, APOE ε4, PTSD symptoms, and risk for dementia among older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are associated with self-reported problems with cognition as well as risk for …

Age modulates the predictive value of self-reported sleepiness for all-cause mortality risk: Insights from a comprehensive national database of Veterans

Abstract: Study Objectives: Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is prevalent and overwhelmingly stems from disturbed sleep. We hypothesized that age modulates the association …

Changes in physical function and physical therapy use in older Veterans not infected by COVID-19 residing in community living centers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Objectives: Examine physical function change and physical therapy (PT) use in short-stay and long-stay residents not infected by CoVID-19 within Veterans Affairs (VA) …

Perception of ridesharing among Veterans with cardiovascular diseases in the era of the MISSION Act

Abstract: The Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act of 2018 expanded veteran's access to community care leading to increased …