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Disparities in antiviral treatment among adults with hepatitis b cirrhosis: an analysis of the national veterans affairs cohort

Abstract: Timely antiviral therapy is critical in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) cirrhosis, to prevent further liver complications. Among a national cohort of US Veterans with CHB …

Frequency of medical claims for diastasis recti abdominis among U.S. active duty service women, 2016 to 2019

Abstract: Background: Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a condition in pregnant and postpartum women. Proposed risk factors include age, sex, multiparity, cesarean delivery, …

Health and well-being of serving and ex-serving UK armed forces personnel: protocol for the fourth phase of a longitudinal cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: This is the fourth phase of a longitudinal cohort study (2022-2023) to investigate the health and well-being of UK serving (Regulars and Reservists) and …

The association of agent orange (ao) exposure with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (mgus) to multiple myeloma (mm) progression: a population-based study of Vietnam War era veterans

Abstract: Background: Herbicide and pesticide exposure (e.g., agent orange [AO]) is associated with an increased risk of multiple myeloma (MM) due to the contaminant, …

Neurobehavioral symptoms are not associated with Objective neuropsychological test performance in a group of veterans and first responders seeking care for post-concussive symptoms

Abstract: Objective: Subjective post-concussive neurobehavioral symptoms do not often relate to objective cognitive assessment. This archival analysis aimed to characterize the …

Neurobehavioral symptoms in veterans with deployment-related TBI: examining the additional impact of pre- and post-deployment TBIs

Abstract: Objective: We utilized a large sample of Veterans who had sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during deployment to evaluate the additional impact of pre- and …

Self-reported loss of consciousness predicts executive functions in veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: The long-term cognitive effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in military personnel remain unclear and need to be better understood. We assessed how …

Step-home intervention improves inhibitory and anger control, reintegration, and neurobehavioral symptoms in post-9/11 veterans with TBI and other common comorbidities

Abstract: Objective: Post-9/11 U.S. Veterans are clinically complex with multiple co-occurring health conditions contributing to morbidity/mortality and decreased quality of life. …

Symptom attribution is a stronger predictor of PVT-failure than symptom endorsement in veterans with remote mTBI history

Abstract: Objective: Prior research has shown an association between performance validity testing (PVT) and symptom endorsement following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in …

The effects of migraine and traumatic brain injury on subjective cognitive functioning in veterans in the million veteran program

Abstract: Objective: The relationship between migraine and cognitive symptoms in Veterans is a complex issue, made more challenging by the high prevalence of traumatic brain injury …

A telehealth-delivered intervention to extend the veteran HIV treatment cascade for cardiovascular disease prevention: V-EXTRA-CVD study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Veterans living with HIV have up to twice the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) compared to those without HIV.Objective: Our study seeks …

Associations between rank, sex, and parity with musculoskeletal injuries sustained during annual military physical fitness test

Abstract: Associations between rank, sex, and parity with musculoskeletal injuries sustained during annual military physical fitness test. J Strength Cond Res 38(2): 367-373, …