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Invisible in your midst: Uniformed and Veteran patients in the civilian health care sector

Abstract: Today, over 30 million military-affiliated individuals receive healthcare in the civilian sector, yet their military connections often remain invisible to their civilian …

A novel behavioral intervention to enhance physical activity for older Veterans in a skilled nursing facility

Abstract: Physical activity levels during skilled nursing facility (SNF) rehabilitation fall far below what is needed for successful community living and to prevent adverse events. …

Are physical fitness, a history of childbirth and injury history related to knee valgus in female Canadian Armed Forces members during a bodyweight overhead squat movement?

Abstract: Objectives: A history of childbirth is associated with musculoskeletal injury (MSKi) in female members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). While previous injury and …

Associations between race and survival outcomes among Veterans with head and neck cancer in a racially diverse setting

Abstract: Objective: There is limited data on the impact of clinical-demographic factors on survival outcomes among veterans with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). …

Body mass index misclassification of overweight and obesity in Czech military personnel

Abstract:Obesity is a global health concern, impacting various populations, including military personnel. Body mass index (BMI) is a commonly used method to assess obesity, but its …

Cardiovascular and lifestyle risk factors of mild cognitive impairment in UK Veterans and non-veterans

Abstract: Background: The link between poor cardiovascular health (CVH), lifestyle and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has been well established in the general population. However, …

Evaluation of a new Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic for Veterans at the San Francisco VA Health Care System: A mixed-methods pilot study

Abstract: Objective: The Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic (IHWC), established in 2019 at the San Francisco VA Health Care System, is an interdisciplinary clinic consisting of …

Exposing the latent phenotype of Gulf War Illness: Examination of the mechanistic mediators of cognitive dysfunction

Abstract: Though it has been over 30 years since the 1990-1991 Gulf War (GW), the pathophysiology of Gulf War Illness (GWI), the complex, progressive illness affecting …

Neighbourhood characteristics, leisure-time walking, and mental health in older Veterans

Abstract: This study examined the extent to which neighbourhood cohesion and safety are related to leisure-time walking, mental health, and the health-related perceptions of older …

Impact of lung cancer screening on stage migration and mortality among the national Veterans Health Administration population with lung cancer

Abstract: Background: Despite randomized trials demonstrating a mortality benefit to low-dose computed tomography screening to detect lung cancer, uptake of lung cancer screening …

Respiratory health associated with systemic metal exposure in post 9/11 Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs toxic embedded fragment registry

Abstract: Objective: Adverse respiratory outcomes in post-9/11 Veterans with elevated urinary metal measures and enrolled in the VA's Toxic Embedded Fragment registry were compared …

When chronic kidney disease (CKD) intersects with heart failure: Insights and implications of the identification of KDIGO-defined CKD in 1.4 million US Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure (HF) often co-exist, leading to a significant increase in cardiovascular risk. This relationship is bidirectional, as HF …