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Abstract: INTRODUCTION: It is possible that a single clinical blood pressure (BP) reading, as currently practiced in the Indian Air Force, may not be able to establish hypertensive …
Abstract: PURPOSE: VA's Clinical Resource Hubs (CRH) are well-positioned to fill pain care gaps experienced by rural-dwelling patients through regional hub-and-spoke models. We …
Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides free healthcare related to those who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST); however, many female veterans either …
Abstract: Mental health stigma (MHS) among military personnel requires a complex approach, as it is influenced by ethical challenges and organizational norms distinct from those in …
Abstract: PURPOSE: Rural older Veterans have limited access to specialty care. In the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), tele-geriatric mental health (tele-GMH) services provide …
Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic, multi-system condition affecting a substantial proportion of veterans deployed during the 1990-1991 Gulf War. Neurological …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Health literacy is increasingly recognized as an essential determinant of health, readiness, and safety in the military, especially as health systems become …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: We sought to evaluate the benefit of implementing a 2-hour afternoon didactic workshop teaching Internal Medicine (IM) residents about the unique aspects of …
Abstract: Bladder cancer survivors may be at particular risk for cancer-related sexual problems, given the direct impacts of cancer management on genitalia and internal sex organs. …
Abstract: Background: Long COVID risk factors have been established in civilian populations, including female sex, older age, smoking, and certain comorbidities. However, little …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hazardous drinking remain significant problems in military-connected populations. Prior research suggests that …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Effort-based decision-making (EBDM) is a key component of motivation. Impairments in EBDM have been consistently linked to amotivation in individuals with …