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Telehealth in the Military Health System: Impact, Obstacles, and Opportunities

Abstract: The U.S. Military Health System (MHS) pioneered the use of telehealth in deployed environments in the early 1990s. However, its use in non-deployed environments …

Racial/ethnic and geographic disparities in comorbid traumatic brain injury-renal failure in US Veterans and associated Veterans Affairs resource costs, 2000-2020

Abstract: Studies have identified disparities by race/ethnicity and geographic status among veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and renal failure (RF). We examined the …

Validation of an adapted version of the veterans RAND 12-item health survey for older adults living in long-term care homes

Abstract: Background and Objectives: The Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey (VR-12) is a generic patient-reported outcome measure of physical and mental health status. An adapted …

A Comparison Between Sudden Cardiac Arrest on Military Bases and Non-military Settings

Abstract: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests contribute to significant morbidity and mortality in both non-military/civilian and military populations. Early CPR and AED use have …

Considering the psychological experience of amputation and rehabilitation for military veterans: a systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative research

Abstract: Research highlights the differences and unique experiences of military veterans experiencing amputation compared to civilians. This review aimed to synthesise qualitative …

Management of Upper Limb Amputation Rehabilitation: Synopsis of the 2022 US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline for Acquired Amputation

Abstract: Upper limb amputation can result in significant functional impairment necessitating a comprehensive rehabilitation approach throughout the continuum of care. In 2022, the …

Military and Civilian Trauma System Integration: A Global Case Series

Abstract: Traumatic injury is a leading cause of morbidity globally, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). In high-income countries (HICs), it is well …

Serving through the perimenopause: Experiences of women in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Perimenopause is a hot topic in the UK mainstream media, with celebrities championing the cause and a new selection of books being published on the topic. Little is …

The Mental Health and Wellbeing of the UK Armed Forces Community (March 2023)

Abstract: This briefing note provides an outline of the current evidence on the mental health and wellbeing of the UK Armed Forces Community. It aims to provide information from …

The underlying mechanisms by which PTSD symptoms are associated with cardiovascular health in male UK military personnel: The ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been identified as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but the mechanisms of this relationship are not well …

Differences in risk of Alzheimer's disease following later-life traumatic brain injury in Veteran and civilian populations

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To directly compare the effect of incident age 68+ traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the risk of diagnosis of clinical Alzheimer's disease (AD) in the general …

Systolic blood pressure, antihypertensive treatment, and cardiovascular and mortality risk in VA nursing home residents

Abstract: Optimal systolic BP (SBP) control in nursing home residents is uncertain, largely because this population has been excluded from clinical trials. We examined the …