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Characteristics and outcomes of US Veterans with immunocompromised conditions at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection with or without receipt of oral antiviral agents

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir-ritonavir were the first oral antiviral agents to demonstrate reduced hospitalization or death in patients with severe acute …

Examining the association between military service history and outcomes after burn injury

Abstract: The association between military service history and long-term outcomes after burn injury is unknown. This study uses data from the Burn Model System National Database to …

Types of engagement strategies to engage high-risk patients in VA

Abstract: Background: Many healthcare systems seek to improve care for complex high-risk patients, but engaging such patients to actively participate in their healthcare can be …

Walking exercise sustainability through telehealth for Veterans with lower-limb amputation: A study protocol

Abstract: Objective. This randomized controlled superiority trial will determine if an 18-month telehealth walking exercise self-management program produces clinically meaningful …

Barriers and facilitators to implementation of musculoskeletal injury mitigation programmes for military service members around the world: a scoping review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injury (MSK-I) mitigation and prevention programmes (MSK-IMPPs) have been developed and implemented across militaries worldwide. Although …

Clinical gaps-in-noise measures in blast-exposed Veterans: Associations with electrophysiological and behavioral responses

Abstract: It has been established that blast exposure and brain injury can result in self-reported and measured auditory processing deficits in individuals with normal or …

Effect of serious infectious threat response initiative (SITRI) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic at the Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System

Abstract: Background: Health care-associated infections (HAIs) increased worldwide as health care facilities struggled through the pandemic. We describe our methods in the …

Gastric cancer risk factors in a Veteran population

Abstract: Risk factors for gastric cancer in the United States are not well understood, especially in populations with a low proportion of immigrants. We conducted a matched …

Using a Workplace Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program Tracker Tool to Explore Factors Associated With Return to Duty Among Ill/Injured Military Personnel: A Preliminary Analysis

Abstract: A great deal of time and resources have been spent on developing and implementing evidence-based return to work programs over the past few decades, compelling researchers …

The medical burden of obesity and overweight in the US military: association of BMI with clinically diagnosed medical conditions in United States military service members

Abstract: Background: A high BMI is associated with various medical conditions, notably type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders. In the US military, …

Epidemiology of community-acquired acute kidney injury among US Veterans

Abstract: Rationale & Objective: Community-acquired acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) develops outside of the hospital and is the most common form of AKI globally. National …

Functional hearing difficulties in blast-exposed service members with normal to near-normal hearing thresholds

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Estimated prevalence of functional hearing and communication deficits (FHCDs), characterized by abnormally low speech recognition and binaural tone detection …