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Paediatric obesity prevalence in the U.S. military health system, fiscal years 2012-2018

Abstract: Introduction: Obesity prevalence in Military Health System (MHS) children has been reported through fiscal year (FY) 2012 as consistently lower than in the general …

Supporting the frontlines: A scoping review addressing the health challenges of military personnel and Veterans

Abstract: (1) Background: Military personnel and veterans meet unique health challenges that stem from the complex interplay of their service experiences, the nature of warfare, …

"It's like finding your way through the labyrinth": a qualitative study of veterans' experiences accessing healthcare

Abstract: Background: The 2014 Veterans Choice Act and subsequent 2018 Veteran's Affairs (VA) Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act (MISSION Act) …

Postamputation limb pain in military personnel: Separate but equal or separate and never equal?

Abstract: This resource is a commentary of 'A systematic review of the prevalence of postamputation and chronic neuropathic pain associated with combat injury in military …

Sex differences in black veterans with PTSD: women versus men have higher sympathetic activity, inflammation, and blunted cardiovagal baroreflex sensitivity

Abstract: Purpose: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with greater risk of incident hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Inflammation and autonomic …

Associations between physiological correlates of cochlear synaptopathy and tinnitus in a veteran population

Abstract: Purpose: Animal models and human temporal bones indicate that noise exposure is a risk factor for cochlear synaptopathy, a possible etiology of tinnitus. Veterans are …

Serum cholesterol and impact of age on coronary heart disease death in more than 4 million veterans

Abstract: Background: The lipid hypothesis postulates that lower blood cholesterol is associated with reduced coronary heart disease (CHD) risk, which has been challenged by …

The association between homelessness and key liver-related outcomes in veterans with cirrhosis

Abstract: Introduction: Homelessness adversely affects patient outcomes in broad cohort studies; however, its impact on key liver-related outcomes in patients with cirrhosis is …

Maximizing Veterans Health Affairs community hospice collaborations

Abstract: Within the United States, approximately 330 000 military veterans die annually, but only 5% of deaths occur in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities. To help …

Risk of pancreatitis with incretin therapies versus thiazolidinediones in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Incretin therapies, comprised of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), have been …

Telephone virtual versus in-person pharmacotherapy-based obesity care: a covid-19-related experience at a Veterans Administration facility

Abstract: Background: Most of the Veterans Administration (VA) population is either overweight or obese, which is a serious health concern. Medical weight management visits have …

The diagnosis and treatment of low back pain: synopsis of the 2021 U.S. department of veterans affairs and U.S. Department of Defense clinical practice guideline

Abstract: Low back pain (LBP) is a significant issue in the VA and DoD populations, and the general U.S. population at large. According to the Centers for Disease Control and …