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Summit program to taper long-term opioid therapy in Veterans: A mixed-methods feasibility study

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 …

Electroencephalographic findings and 5-year risk of posttraumatic epilepsy after mild traumatic brain injury: Insights from Second Karabakh War Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the long-term risk of posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE) and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) following mild traumatic brain …

Making Veterans visible in national cancer registries

Abstract: This Viewpoint discusses improving US cancer surveillance systems to address veteran-specific risks and outcomes. Veterans shoulder a disproportionate cancer burden due …

Association of pregabalin vs. duloxetine with cardiovascular events: A retrospective cohort study among US Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: Pregabalin and duloxetine are widely prescribed non-opioid medications for chronic musculoskeletal pain. Pregabalin may increase the risk of heart failure, and duloxetine …

Cold weather injuries among the active and reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces, July 2020-June 2025

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. …

Identification of risk factors for acral melanoma in US Veterans

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 …

Psychosocial and health factors associated with functional difficulties among older U.S. Veterans with cardiovascular disease

Abstract: Objectives: Older U.S. military veterans with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at elevated risk for functional decline. This study examined sociodemographic, health, and …

TELE-SLEEP OSA: A protocol for a hybrid type I randomized clinical trial of telemedicine for obstructive sleep apnea among military dependents and retirees

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 …

Trends in the prevalence of obesity among U.S. active component service members and civilians, 2013-2023

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 …

Evaluating sex differences in biomarkers of chronic pain among active-duty personnel: An exploratory analysis of a pragmatic clinical trial with a SMART design

Abstract: Chronic pain affects approximately one-third of active-duty service members (ADSMs), yet effective treatment remains challenging. Salivary cortisol and urinary …

Personal health goals in homeless-experienced Veterans: Rates, patterns, and associations with health-related needs

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 …

Tumor suppressor genes, treatments, and survival in US Veterans with prostate cancer

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Tumor suppressor gene (TSG) alterations prognosticate inferior survival in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) and may affect response to …