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Incidence of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma among Veterans with noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

Abstract: Background and Aims: Despite the high prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the long-term incidence of cirrhosis or hepatocellular …

Moral injury is a risk factor for substance use and suicidality among us military Veterans with and without traumatic brain injury

Abstract: A national survey of United States veterans was conducted, yielding 252 veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and 1235 veterans without TBI. Participants were asked …

Transition needs among Veterans living with chronic pain: a systematic review

Abstract: A third of Canadian Armed Forces veterans report difficulty adjusting to post-military life. Moreover, an estimated 40% of Canadian veterans live with chronic pain, which …

Acceptability of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for tinnitus: a study With Veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Purpose: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a gold standard yet underutilized treatment for tinnitus, and tinnitus is especially highly prevalent among veterans. The …

Associations between traumatic brain injury and cognitive decline among older male veterans: a twin study

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are associated with increased risk of dementia, but whether lifetime TBI influences cognitive trajectories in …

Developing a brief assessment of social risks for the Veterans Health Administration survey of healthcare experiences of patients

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether a 6- or 12-month look-back period affected rates of reported social risks in a social risk survey for use in the Veterans Health …

Patient experiences and provider perspectives on accessing gender-affirming surgical services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans have a greater prevalence of suicide morbidity and mortality than cisgender veterans. Gender-affirming surgery …

Barriers to accessing pain management services among Veterans with bipolar disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify barriers veterans with bipolar disorder face to accessing chronic pain management services within a Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. DATA …

Bridging total force fitness and whole health in cardiovascular disease prevention

Abstract: Introduction The Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention project is a VA–DoD initiative, supported by the Joint Incentive Fund. The goal of the project is to create an …

Veterans Affairs' whole health system of care for transitioning Service members and Veterans

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched an organization-wide transformation to a Whole Health System of Care that will ideally begin at the time of …

‘Where are all the women?’ Recognition and representation – UK female veterans’ experiences of support in civilian life

This report highlights the limited research and recognition of UK female veterans and their unique experiences and needs. With only 13.6% of the total veteran population being …

Changes in patterns of use of advanced therapies following emerging data about adverse events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis from the Veterans Affairs health system

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether prescribing practices for Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi), tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), and non-TNFi biologic agents changed …