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Expanding behavioral and occupational health research in military police

Abstract: It is important to understand the behavioral and occupational health needs of military police personnel, a high-risk and understudied population. The incidence rates of …

Health outcomes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in caregivers of service members and Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Purpose: To examine change in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) during the COVID-19 pandemic in caregivers of service members/veterans (SMVs) with traumatic brain …

Postpartum women's perceptions of risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces: A qualitative research study

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a major concern within military forces, significantly reducing productivity and military readiness. Within the Canadian Armed Forces …

Postpartum women’s perceptions of risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces: A qualitative research study

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a major concern within military forces, significantly reducing productivity and military readiness. Within the Canadian Armed Forces …

Evaluating rates of chiropractic use and utilization by patient sex within the United States Veterans Health Administration: a serial cross-sectional analysis

Abstract: Within the United States Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the number of patients using healthcare services has increased over the past several decades. Females make …

Validation of the eHEALTH Literacy Scale (Eheals) With Military Service Members

Abstract: Medical readiness of individual service members (SMs) is an integral component of operational readiness. Electronic Health (eHealth) literacy, here defined as the ability …

Exercise-induced QTc prolongation and implications for military service members: a case series

Abstract: Exercise is often seen as a voluntary activity with physical and mental health benefits. However, for military service members exercise is a required component of …

Reducing opioid reliance in Veterans using a whole health education and shared medical appointment care model

Abstract: Reducing opioid reliance in chronic pain treatment may best be accomplished with interdisciplinary teams. Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) are one format whereby an …

Relative risk of all-cause medical evacuation for behavioral health conditions in US central command

Abstract: Behavioral health disorders are the leading category of evacuations from the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility. Understanding the relative risk of …

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockade after AKI with or without recovery among US veterans with diabetic kidney disease

Abstract: Significance Statement: Among patients with CKD, optimal use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers after AKI is uncertain. …

Multiple symptom illness in New Zealand contemporary veterans

Abstract: Aims: To describe patterns of multiple symptom illness (MSI) in New Zealand military veterans, defined as clusters of "medically unexplained" symptoms not fitting within …

Rates of Preeclampsia and Post-preeclamptic Cardiovascular Disease Among US Military Servicewomen: A Retrospective Case-cohort Study

Abstract: Preeclampsia (PE), a hypertensive-inflammatory disorder of pregnancy, poses acute risks of seizures, stroke, and heart attack during pregnancy and up to 6 weeks …