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The search for a diagnostic indicator of cochlear deafferentation: Predicting age and Veteran status from auditory evoked potential measures

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Cochlear synaptopathy, a type of cochlear deafferentation that occurs with aging and following loud noise exposure, is expected to be common in humans and to …

Treatment trends after hip fracture of Veterans with osteoporosis

Abstract: Introduction: Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease in the United States. It is often underdiagnosed and undertreated resulting in additional fragility …

Use of complementary and integrative health therapies and chiropractic care among patients receiving long-term opioid therapy in the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Background: Use of complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies has increased over the past two decades. Accumulating evidence supports the effectiveness of CIH …

Psychological health of female service members and Veterans associated with mild traumatic brain injury history: A LIMBIC-CENC study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To (1) evaluate differences in psychological health outcomes between US female service members and veterans (FSMVs) with and without mild traumatic brain …

Real world hospitalizations in US Veterans treated for metastatic prostate cancer with combination therapy

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Treatment of metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) has traditionally included combination therapy of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) with …

Test-retest reliability of the blast exposure threshold survey in United States service members and Veterans

Abstract: The Blast Exposure Threshold Survey (BETS) is a recently developed measure of lifetime blast exposure. Although promising, it is considered a fundamental tenet to …

Trauma exposure across the lifespan is associated with persistent mild TBI symptoms in US military Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common in military veterans, with most symptoms fully resolving within weeks but some persisting for months or years …

Effects of TBI history and sleep on subjective cognition in Veterans: A VA Million Veteran Program study

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health issue often linked to cognitive dysfunction, with poor sleep further compounding these difficulties. While poor …

Racial differences in adverse events after androgen deprivation in Veterans with prostate cancer

Abstract: Importance: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer (PC) has been linked to adverse events, such as cardiac events and osteoporosis. Whether these …

Age-friendly health systems pilot in a Veterans Health Administration community living center

Abstract: PURPOSE: To implement an Age-Friendly Health System (AFHS) in a Veterans Health Administration nursing home using shared decision-making and goal-concordant care, achieve …

MRI utilization rates for Veterans at risk of prostate cancer

Abstract: This cross-sectional study evaluates trends in the utilization of and disparities in prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) across the Veterans Health Administration.

Population-level health intervention and primary care quality for Veterans

Abstract:Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic caused substantial disruptions to primary care, potentially impacting quality of care for chronic conditions. The Veterans Health …