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Abstract: BACKGROUND: Comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (COMISA) is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults. The associations of COMISA with …
Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment, with limited effective therapeutic strategies. Our previous work showed …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Blast exposure is responsible for the great majority of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in deployed military service members (SMs). More rapid and reliable …
Abstract: The United States Armed Forces face the potential reemergence of large-scale combat operations (LSCO) as the predominant operating environment of the 21st century as a …
Abstract: Background: Women experiencing mental health disorders (MHD) have shown lower preventive mammography screening rates. Studies in veterans have shown inconsistent results …
Abstract: This paper aims to report on multidimensional qualities of sleep health using Latent Class Analysis (LCA) in the ADVANCE study: a cohort of UK Armed Forces personnel who …
Abstract: Objective: Vestibular dysfunction is common following mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) and impacts quality of life. However, little is known regarding the …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The United States (U.S.) Military has been performing laser refractive surgery to enhance combat readiness, operational capability, and the quality of life …
Abstract: Facial trauma in military personnel carries psychological implications that extend beyond physical injury. Because the face is closely tied to identity, recognition, …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Motivational Interviewing may be an ideal communication style to use in conjunction with Collaborative Care to address opioid risk, as it can facilitate the …
Abstract: Background: The high prevalence of obesity among US Veterans has profound impacts on morbidity and mortality. Although many individual social risks have been linked to …
Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aims to ensure all veterans have access to emergency care, whether at VA or community facilities. However, the …