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Idiopathic left ventricular apical aneurysm in a sailor with moderate transient chest pain: a unique perspective on an atypical presentation in the military population

Abstract: Left ventricular (LV) apical aneurysm is a rare condition that carries a high risk of fatal cardiac rupture. Wall ruptures are an uncommon catastrophic complication after …

Insomnia severity predicts depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder in veterans with spinal cord injury or disease: a cross-sectional observational study

Abstract: To assess the association of insomnia symptoms and psychiatric symptoms in patients with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D). In this cross-sectional observational …

The 2022 monkeypox outbreak: A UK military perspective

Abstract: With the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 and now monkeypox, the UK Defence Medical Services have been required to provide rapid advice in the management of patients with airborne …

Randomized controlled trial protocol of health coaching for veterans with complex chronic pain

Abstract: Pain predominant multisymptom illness (pain-CMI) refers to symptom-based conditions where pain is a primary symptom. There is initial evidence that health coaching may …

Posttraumatic stress symptom severity predicts cognitive decline beyond the effect of Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers in Veterans

Abstract: Chronic stress is a risk factor for dementia but whether it explains unique variance in cognitive decline in older adults above Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers is …

Relationship between combat-related traumatic injury and ultrashort term heart rate variability in a UK military cohort: Findings from the ADVANCE study

Abstract: Introduction: Combat-related traumatic injury (CRTI) has been linked to an increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The long-term impact of CRTI on heart rate …

Malunions following lower extremity fractures in Veterans with a spinal cord injury/disorder

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nearly 50% of all persons with a spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D) will sustain an osteoporotic fracture sometime in their life, with lower extremity …

Veteran beliefs about the causes of gulf war illness and expectations for improvement

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Individuals' beliefs about the etiology of persistent physical symptoms (PPS) are linked to differences in coping style. However, it is unclear which …

Frontline perspectives of c. difficile infection prevention practice implementation within Veterans Affairs health care facilities: a qualitative study

Abstract: Background: In 2012, the veteran's affairs (VA) multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) Program Office launched a national Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) Prevention …

A regional analysis of low back pain treatments in the Military Health System

Abstract: Study Design.Claims-based analysis of cohorts of TRICARE Prime beneficiaries.To compare rates of utilization of 5 low back pain (LBP) treatments (physical therapy (PT), …

Opioid use disorder in the active service: Implications for intervention

Abstract: Military service members experience occupational-specific injuries that may result in chronic pain and comorbid behavioral health concerns. Data from the Defense Medical …

Asymptomatic Mass Testing in British Military Deployed Personnel During a COVID-19 Outbreak

Abstract: This letter details the mass asymptometic COVID-29 PCR testing that occured in January 2021 training excercises conducted by the British Army overseas. The authors …