• Theme: Physical Health
Clear all

Identifying unique symptom groups following mild traumatic brain injury using the neurobehavioral symptom inventory and PTSD checklist-5 in military personnel: a bifactor analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify both shared and unique groups of posttraumatic stress and postconcussive symptoms using bifactor analysis. SETTING: Two large military outpatient …

Cardiorespiratory fitness and risk of alzheimer's disease and related dementias among American veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with improved health and survival. Less is known about its association with Alzheimer's disease and related …

Disparities in PCSK9 Initiation Among US Veterans with Peripheral Arterial Disease or Cerebrovascular Disease

Abstract: Effective lipid lowering is essential in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and cerebrovascular disease (CeVD). Proprotein convertase subtilsin/kexin type 9 …

Association between raised blood pressure and elevated serum liver enzymes among active-duty Royal Thai Army personnel in Thailand

Abstract: Background: The relationship between hypertension (HT) and serum liver enzymes was reported in a few studies, but the findings were inconsistent. Therefore, the present …

Initial treatment approaches and healthcare utilization among veterans with low back pain: a propensity score analysis

Abstract: Opioid prescriptions for Veterans with low back pain (LBP) persist despite the availability of PT, a lower medical risk treatment option. Patterns of treatment and …

Lightning in Brunei: a follow-up of a single strike affecting 29 serving personnel of the Royal Gurkha Rifles

Abstract: On 25 August 2020, 29 British Forces Brunei (BFB) service personnel were hospitalised after being struck by lightning during a company-level training exercise in the …

Sun-protective behaviors in military veterans

Abstract: A recent letter in your journal cites sun exposure as an important modifiable risk factor to reduce the incidence of skin cancer. While military veterans represent a …

A national population-based study of cannabis use and correlates among U.S. Veterans prescribed opioids in primary care

Abstract: Background: Cannabis is marketed as a treatment for pain. There is limited data on the prevalence of cannabis use and its correlates among Veterans prescribed opioids. …

Prevalence of eye and vision disorders in the Military Health System, Fiscal Year 2018

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Eye and vision disorders are estimated to impact 7.08 million people in the United States, including 1.62 million under the age of 40. This study uses the …

Adolescent mental health in military families: Evidence from the Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study

Abstract: To investigate the association between physical and mental health symptoms in adolescents and having a parent in the Canadian Armed Forces and the moderation of these …

Electronic Health Record Modernization: VA Needs to Address Change Management Challenges, User Satisfaction, and System Issues

Abstract: VA uses the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), which includes the department's legacy EHR system, to provide health care to its …