A comprehensive searchable repository providing access to international evidence and reports about the Armed Forces community. Updated each month using robust methodology, the repository can be used confidently by all to identify and access relevant evidence. A user-friendly search tool is available to support your research needs and includes the ability to specify key words, themes, author, year of publication, country of origin, methods used, and whether items have been peer reviewed.
Abstract: Due to the harms associated with long-term opioid therapy and, often, the lack of benefit, it is guideline concordant to offer patients the opportunity to engage in a …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the long-term risk of posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE) and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) following mild traumatic brain …
Abstract: This Viewpoint discusses improving US cancer surveillance systems to address veteran-specific risks and outcomes. Veterans shoulder a disproportionate cancer burden due …
Abstract: Pregabalin and duloxetine are widely prescribed non-opioid medications for chronic musculoskeletal pain. Pregabalin may increase the risk of heart failure, and duloxetine …
Abstract: From July 2024 through June 2025, a total of 806 members of the active (n=702) and reserve (n=104) components of the U.S. Armed Forces had at least 1 cold weather injury. …
Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Acral melanoma (AM), localized to the palms, soles, and nail units, is a unique melanoma subtype less associated with UV radiation. Few studies have evaluated …
Abstract: Objectives: Older U.S. military veterans with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at elevated risk for functional decline. This study examined sociodemographic, health, and …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common and costly in the U.S. military health system (MHS). OSA is associated with poor health outcomes as well as increased …
Abstract: Trends in obesity among U.S. active component service members (ACSMs) and civilians are relevant to military recruitment and retention, as excess body weight is a common …
Abstract: Chronic pain affects approximately one-third of active-duty service members (ADSMs), yet effective treatment remains challenging. Salivary cortisol and urinary …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To advance patient-centered care for high-need homeless-experienced patients, we identified the rates of various personal health goals, the broader domains …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Tumor suppressor gene (TSG) alterations prognosticate inferior survival in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) and may affect response to …