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Potential influence of long-term medication on physical performance in the context of long-term rehabilitation process in soldiers: A retrospective cohort analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military service is demanding and requires maintenance of optimal physical and mental health. Deployment-related incidents can precipitate the onset of …

Cardiometabolic biomarkers and cardiovascular risk stratification in Polish military personnel: A chemometric approach

Abstract: Recent progress in laboratory medicine provides powerful tools for the detailed evaluation of cardiovascular risk in military populations. This study aimed to …

The 21st century marks a rise in TURP retreatment rates: An analysis of Veterans Health Administration data

Abstract: Purpose: With the advent of new and emerging procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), as well as a greater reliance on medical therapies, trainees may be …

Psychophysiological stress and resilience responses to military training and their associations with injury and attrition status among male and female personnel

Abstract: Psychological and physiological stress may be influenced by military training and responses may vary based on sex. Baseline psychological (Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) …

Cancer risk in Veterans enlisted in the United States military after September 11, 2001: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Potential exposures to toxicants during military deployment may increase the risk of developing cancer. This study was undertaken to determine whether there …

Quality improvement intervention to increase sleep apnea diagnostic testing after stroke and transient ischemic attack: A cluster randomized trial

Abstract: Importance: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common among patients with ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) and is associated with poor outcomes. …

Virtual group clinics improve self-reported long COVID symptoms among Veterans: Results from a holistic care approach

Abstract:Long COVID (LC), has created unprecedented challenges for health care systems. This condition, characterized by multiorgan symptoms lasting beyond 12 weeks after initial …

Exploring student experiences in a transdisciplinary clinical immersion course on needs identification in Veteran and service member healthcare settings

Abstract: Background: As the number of BME clinical immersion experiences expands across university curricula, there is a growing opportunity for BME educators to share practical …

Low-carbohydrate nutrition counseling with continuous glucose monitoring to improve metabolic health among Veterans with type 2 diabetes: Pilot quality improvement initiative study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: One in 4 Veterans who receive care through the Veterans Health Administration has type 2 diabetes (T2D). Dietary carbohydrate restriction can promote weight …

Rural Veteran perceptions of a virtual health resource center in a community-based setting

Abstract: Background: Virtual care (VC) services (e.g., telemedicine) could help address transportation barriers to healthcare among rural Veterans. The Veterans Health …

Wartime occurrence of severe aplastic anemia in previously healthy military service members: A case series

Abstract: Wartime conditions present major challenges to the timely diagnosis and management of severe aplastic anemia (SAA). We describe 3 previously healthy military service …

Effects of basic body awareness therapy on movement quality, arousal regulation, and bodily experience in Danish military Veterans with severe PTSD symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Military veterans suffering from severe symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often experience significant bodily manifestations that …