Mental health outcomes following exposure to combat events during the October 7th war in Israeli reserve soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The present study examines specific associations between various war events and probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Checklist for DSM-5 …

Military ballistic injuries of the upper extremity

Abstract: The management of military ballistic trauma of the upper extremity has evolved to reflect the advancement of military-grade ballistic weapons which continue to advance in …

Military experience and entrepreneurship: An imprinting perspective

Abstract: Drawing on imprinting theory, this study hypothesizes that military experience negatively influences entrepreneurship by fostering a preference for stability, lower risk …

National Guard and Reserve families: A parent-led educational intervention

Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational module on improving parent's ability to identify National Guard and …

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation to maximize hip abductor strength and reduce fall risk in older Veterans: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nearly half of all veterans are 65 years and older, and they have a higher prevalence of functional disabilities compared to the nonveteran population. …

Non-battle injuries in military settings: Impacts on health-related quality of life and service capability

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Non-battle injuries significantly impact military readiness and individuals' quality of life, yet research on their effects on soldiers remains inadequate. …

Performance-based functional outcomes 12 and 24 months after transfemoral osseointegration in service members with traumatic unilateral and bilateral lower limb loss

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate functional outcomes at 12 months and 24 months after transfemoral osseointegration (OI) using established performance-based assessments. DESIGN: …

Post–below-knee amputation venous thromboembolism and mortality in United States Veterans

Abstract: Background: Patients who undergo below-knee surgical amputation (BKA) are at risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE). Limited prior studies quantified the rate …

Psychiatric diagnosis receipt after low back pain diagnosis across the US Military Health System and Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The objective of this retrospective observational cohort study was to evaluate psychiatric diagnosis receipt after low back pain (LBP) diagnosis across the US Military …

Qualitative analysis of the influence of military culture on the resocialization of combat Veterans

Abstract:The researcher conducted in-depth interviews with 25 combat-experienced Veterans of the Global War on Terror who fit an operational definition of successful …

Reactivation of latent herpesviruses and a faulty antiviral response may contribute to chronic multi-symptom and multi-system illnesses in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Chronic multi-symptom illness (CMI) is a broad term utilized by the Department of Veterans Affairs to refer to complex conditions of unknown etiology where individuals …

Relationship between specific posttraumatic stress symptoms and suicidality in a sample of American Veterans: A network analysis

Abstract: Background: Military veterans are at heightened risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidality, yet the relationship between specific posttraumatic stress …