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Women in Combat Need a Collaborative Culture Shift

Abstract: The 2021 Women in Combat (WIC) Symposium brought together hundreds of service members, researchers, and multidisciplinary leaders for 3 days of virtual education and …

Caring for the carers: an evaluation of the recovery, readjustment and reintegration programme (R3P)

Abstract: The challenges faced by healthcare workers, not least during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, have been extensively studied, and concerns continue to be highlighted …

The impact of tinnitus severity on work functioning among US. Military Veterans with tinnitus

Abstract: Tinnitus is highly prevalent among military Veterans. Severe tinnitus can be associated with negative impacts on daily life. Veterans with severe tinnitus may also have …

Age differences in long‐term mortality among male nonveterans, noncombat veterans, and combat veterans

Abstract: Research documenting differences in mortality risk across the life course between veterans and nonveterans has not accounted for combat status. To address this gap in the …

Ocular trauma and traumatic brain injury on the battlefield: A Systematic Review after 20 years of fighting the global war on terror

Abstract: Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom saw higher rates of combat ocular trauma (COT) than any past U.S. conflict. The improvised explosive device, the signature …

A quantitative and qualitative literature analysis of the orthopedic surgeons' experience: reflecting on 20 years in the global war on terror

Abstract: After over 20 years of war in the Middle East, orthopedic injuries have been among the most prevalent combat-related injuries, accounting for 14% of all surgical …

Association of dietary fatty acids with the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in a prospective cohort of United States veterans

Abstract: Background: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVDs) are the leading cause of worldwide adult mortality. Although broad classes of dietary fats have been shown to …

Diabetes status and pancreatic cancer survival in the nationwide Veterans Affairs Healthcare system

Abstract: Background: Long-standing type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for developing pancreatic cancer, however, its influence on cancer-associated outcomes is understudied. …

Tri- service families continuous attitude survey: 2023

Abstract: This statistical release provides results from the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) 2023, along with results from previous years.

Trends in Traumatic Brain Injury Among U.S. Service Members Deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, 2002–2016

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major health issue for service members deployed and is more common in recent conflicts; however, a thorough understanding of risk …

Acute antipsychotic use and presence of dysphagia among older Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: Objective: Examine whether new antipsychotic (AP) exposure is associated with dysphagia in hospitalized patients with heart failure (HF). Design: Retrospective cohort. …

Relationship between pulse pressure and body mass index in active-duty Royal Thai Army personnel in Thailand

Abstract: Background: Elevated pulse pressure (PP) is a robust independent predictor of cardiovascular diseases. The relationship between PP and body mass index (BMI) was presented …