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Psychometric properties of the weight loss readiness test in active duty military personnel enrolled in a weight management trial

Abstract: Introduction: The Weight Loss Readiness Test (WLRT) was developed to encourage consideration of factors influencing readiness to engage in weight loss. The WLRT is used …

Why Veterans choose VA versus non-VA emergency care: A qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: In ensuring the timely delivery of emergency care to Veterans, Veterans Affairs (VA) offers both emergency care services in its own facilities and, …

Design and pilot results from Million Veteran Program return of actionable genetic results (MVP-ROAR) study

Abstract: Background: As a mega-biobank linked to a national healthcare system, the Million Veteran Program (MVP) can directly improve the health care of participants. To determine …

Haptoglobin phenotype and intensive glycemic control for coronary artery disease risk reduction in people with type two diabetes: The Veterans Affairs Diabetes Trial

Abstract: Background: Intensive glycemic control reduced the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) events among White ACCORD study participants with the haptoglobin (Hp)2-2 …

Improving shared decision-making around antimicrobial-prescribing during the end-of-life period: a qualitative study of Veterans, their support caregivers, and their providers

Abstract: Objective: Antimicrobials are frequently used for palliation during end-of-life care, but adverse effects, such as antimicrobial resistance, are a concern. Shared …

Candidate genes from an FDA-approved algorithm fail to predict opioid use disorder risk in over 450,000 Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Recently, the Food and Drug Administration gave pre-marketing approval to algorithm based on its purported ability to identify genetic risk for opioid use …

Disability claims for female Veterans exposed to contaminated water at marine base camp Lejeune

Abstract: Introduction: Between 1953 and 1987, over one million Veterans were exposed to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. We examined the …

Gender disparities in neurobehavioral symptoms and the role of post-traumatic symptoms in US Service Members following mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Women are more directly involved in combat operations today than ever before, currently making up 18.6% of officers and 16.8% of enlisted personnel in the United States …

The effect of a suspension training on physical fitness, lower extremity biomechanical factors, and occupational health in Navy personnel: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Optimal physical fitness is essential for military personnel to effectively meet their rigorous physical demands. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a …

Variation in time-to-gender-affirming hormone therapy in the U.S. active duty Service Members

Abstract: Background: Beginning in July 2016, transgender service members in the US military were allowed to receive gender-affirming medical care, if so desired. Objective: This …

A wellbeing approach to the Veteran hearing service offering

Abstract: This initiative will support the delivery of a veteran-centric wellbeing-focused approach to veteran hearing support and funding decisions by progressively implementing …

Association between clozapine exposure and risk of hematologic malignancies in Veterans with schizophrenia

Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between clozapine use and hematologic malignancies, using national administrative data from the …