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Prevalence and mechanisms of anterior cruciate ligament tears in military personnel: A cross-sectional study in Iran

Abstract: Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is common in military setting; such an injury increase institutional costs and workforce strain, however, few studies …

Racial and ethnic and rural variations in access to primary care for Veterans following the MISSION Act

Abstract: Importance: The 2018 Veterans Affairs Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act was implemented to increase timely …

Evaluating the relationship between facility age-friendly recognition and subsequent facility-free days in older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Thousands of health systems have been recognized as "Age-Friendly" for implementing geriatric care practices aligned with the "4Ms" (What Matters, Medication, …

Pectoralis major tendon rupture repairs using intramedullary suture anchors shows high patient reported outcomes in military Service Members

Abstract: Background: In the general population pectoralis major tendon ruptures are uncommon; however, it is a common injury in the military population. The military service …

Standing with our Veterans: Improving access to Veterans Affairs Healthcare for their families

Abstract: Veterans' families, who share in the sacrifices of military service, currently have limited access to Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare benefits. A 2023 content analysis …

Application of a comprehensive disability measure: Disability prevalence among U.S. Veterans and non-veterans from the National Health Interview Survey Data from 2015 to 2018

Abstract: Background: Current measures of condition-specific disabilities or those capturing only severe limitations may underestimate disability prevalence, including among …

Determinants of medical care-seeking behavior for musculoskeletal conditions during US: Marine Corps training: A thematic analysis

Abstract: Context: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSK-I) are a well-documented problem in military populations and a leading contributor to disability across military services. However, …

Military medical providers’ postdeployment perceptions of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Abstract: Little research has explored the perceptions of military medical providers in the deployed environment and how their perceptions may change over time across an extended …

The association of non-severe COVID-19 infection and progression to frailty among robust older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Studies have shown that frailty was increased in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. However, it is not clear whether non-severe COVID-19 increases the risk for …

A multipronged approach to caring for women Veterans with military environmental exposures

Abstract: Women have a long history of service in the armed forces; however, it was not until 1948 that women were granted permanent, regular status in the military (Kamarck, …

Effects of blast-and impact-related concussion on persistent sleep problems

Abstract: Ojbective: Examine whether concussion mechanism of injury (high-level blast [HLB] vs impact) affects the likelihood of persistent sleep problems in a post-deployment …

On the utility of using the All of Us Research Program as a resource to study military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: To illustrate the utility of the All of Us Research Program for studying military and veteran health. Materials and Methods: Results were derived from the All …