Disrupting posttrauma networks: Identifying candidate intervention targets to improve military Veterans' mental health and well-being

Abstract: Trauma exposure is widespread within the U.S. and around the world. Although researchers have examined the mental health and functional challenges that can result from …

Implementation of a cardiovascular toolkit in primary care increased women Veterans' engagement in behavior change programs: Results from a non-randomized stepped wedge trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular (CV) disease is the leading cause of death among U.S. women, yet women have a limited understanding of their CV-related morbidity and mortality …

Pre-deployment prediction of partial and full PTSD in a French military cohort

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in its partial or full forms, is frequently observed in military populations. It is therefore important to predict the …

Shifting bisphosphonate prescribing patterns for fracture prevention: A 24-year national surveillance of men in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: In the U.S's largest integrated health system, during a 24-year period (1999-2022), bisphosphonate treatment initiation for fracture prevention in men shifted towards …

Suicidal thoughts and behaviors do not influence Veterans' alcohol use disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder recovery trajectories in a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) are elevated among individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The highest STB …

Administrative and logistical considerations essential for success of virtual mental health clinics for rural Native Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Native Americans enlist in the military at the highest per capita rate among racial or ethnic groups. Approximately 49% of Native Veterans live in rural …

Association of musculoskeletal injury, subsequent mild traumatic brain injury, and sex differences among US service members

Abstract: Introduction: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) negatively impact the health and readiness of U.S. service members. Women generally …

Augmented reality exposure therapy (ARET) for military-related PTSD: A thematic analysis of stakeholder perspectives guiding iterative development

Abstract: Despite the efficacy of trauma-focused therapies, many veterans with PTSD leave treatment prematurely and experience persistent functional impairments. This is often due …

Longitudinal assessment of anger trajectories following childhood trauma and combat exposure: Associations with PTSD and alcohol use disorder symptoms

Abstract: For veterans, early life stressors, such as childhood trauma and experience of combat-related events, are associated with reporting greater levels of anger. Anger, if …

Narrative therapy for treatment-refractory moral injury syndrome: A case study

Abstract: Moral Injury Syndrome is a constellation of psychological symptoms associated with challenges to an individual’s fundamental beliefs and values. It is associated with …

Validation of the Prostatype® P-score for predicting prostate cancer specific mortality in a multiethnic U.S. Veterans cohort

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Prostatype® Test evaluates expression levels of three stem cell genes (IGFBP3, F3, and VGLL3), which are combined with PSA, stage, and grade to calculate …

Potential mediators of the effects of clinical hypnosis, mindfulness meditation, and pain education on chronic pain in Veterans

Abstract: Psychological interventions have reliable but modest effects on chronic pain outcomes, but our understanding of the mechanisms that underlie these effects remains …