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The association of infectious diseases consultation and 30-day mortality rates among veterans with enterococcal bacteraemia: a propensity score–matched retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Infectious disease consultation (IDC) has been associated with improved outcomes in several infections, but the benefit of IDC among patients with enterococcal …

Differences in Prosthetic Prescription Between Men and Women Veterans After Transtibial or Transfemoral Lower-Extremity Amputation: A Longitudinal Cohort Study (2005-2018)

Abstract: The objective was to evaluate whether prosthetic prescription differed by gender and the extent to which differences were mediated by measured factors. Study design was a …

Personal health monitoring in the armed forces – scouting the ethical dimension: A case study in the Netherlands Armed Forces during the Covid-19 pandemic

Abstract: The field of personal health monitoring (PHM) develops rapidly in different contexts, including the armed forces. Understanding the ethical dimension of this type of …

Postoperative venous thromboembolism following hysterectomy in the Department of Defense

Abstract: Introduction: Hysterectomy is the most common major gynecologic procedure performed in the USA. Surgical complications, such as venous thromboembolism (VTE), are known …

Veterans with multiple risk factors for Barrett's esophagus are infrequently evaluated with upper endoscopy

Abstract: Recent guidelines recommend screening for patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease who have three or more additional risk factors for Barrett’s esophagus …

Chemical exposures and suspected impact on Gulf War Veterans

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) encompass a spectrum of maladies specific to troops deployed during the Persian Gulf War (1990–1991). There are several hypothesized factors …

Commentary on diagnosis and treatment patterns of Peyronie’s disease among different racial, ethnic, and regional groups in the Veterans Affairs health care system

Abstract: Access to quality healthcare is an important topic that has, thankfully, gained significant traction in the peer-reviewed research space over the last decade or so. …

Subjective memory complaints are associated with decreased cortical thickness in veterans with histories of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: Memory problems are frequently endorsed in Veterans following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), but subjective complaints are poorly associated with …

Weight changes in young Service members after lower limb amputation: Insights from group-based trajectory modeling

Abstract: Weight gain can contribute to osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, low back pain, and poor health-related quality of life. Weight trajectory patterns have been …

Examining the efficacy of a brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain (Brief CBT-CP) group delivered via VA Video Connect (VVC) among older adult Veterans

Abstract: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Brief CBT-CP Group delivered via VA Video Connect (VVC) among different age groups of Veterans with chronic noncancer pain being seen …

Improving the Health and Readiness of Military Women

Abstract: Women comprise approximately one-fifth of the total force in the U.S. Military. Gynecologic and reproductive health issues not only affect the health and wellness of …