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Dietary ω-3 fatty acids and the incidence of atrial fibrillation in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Although recent large randomized clinical trials have reported an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) with marine ω-3 fatty acid supplements, it is unclear …

A mobile app for postoperative pain management among older veterans undergoing total knee arthroplasty: mixed Methods feasibility and acceptability pilot study

Abstract: Background: Prescription opioid misuse risk is disproportionate among veterans; military veterans wounded in combat misuse prescription opioids at an even higher rate …

Evaluating the benefits of a second pain treatment following a clinical trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the value of including an open label phase after a clinical trial of pain treatments by examining participant characteristics and potential …

Chronic disease multimorbidity and substance use among African American men: veteran-non-veteran differences

Abstract: Objectives: The Purpose of the study was to explore the extent to which prior military service may moderate the relationship between chronic disease multimorbidity and …

Relational coordination in Veterans Affairs home-based primary care

Abstract: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home-based primary care (HBPC) is an intensive primary care program in which interdisciplinary teams care for patients with complex, …

Mmpi-2-rf profiles of treatment-seeking veterans in a va pain clinic and associations with markers of physical performance

Abstract: Chronic pain is a debilitating condition for many military Veterans and is associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study examined the Minnesota …

Treatment of comorbid sleep disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder in US active duty military personnel: A pilot randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Insomnia and nightmares are common in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They are associated with worse psychological and physical health and worse PTSD …

Musculoskeletal complaint epidemiology in Australian special operation forces trainees

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Elite military trainees are burdened by high numbers of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and are a priority military population for injury prevention. This …

Prosthesis nonuse and discontinuation in United States Veterans with major limb amputation: Results of a national survey

Abstract: Background: Prosthesis use in persons with amputation can improve mobility and functional independence. Better understanding of the reasons for and outcomes associated …

Incidence of invasive fungal infections in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia receiving ibrutinib within the Veteran's Healthcare Administration

Abstract: Purpose: Ibrutinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that is increasingly prescribed in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) have been …

Effects of physical fitness training on metabolic syndrome among military personnel in Taiwan

Abstract: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is strongly associated with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes but can be prevented with regular physical activity. This study aimed to assess …

Depression and differential oral health status among U.S. adults with and without prior active duty service in the U.S. military, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2018

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans suffer from lower overall well-being than non-veterans because of their unique life course. This study aims to compare the impact of depression on …