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Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among military personnel: A systematic review protocol

Abstract: Introduction: Military personnel are a unique population with heightened vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), often exhibiting higher prevalence rates …

Quality of recovery in Veterans following postoperative ketamine infusion implementation

Abstract: Chronic pain is highly prevalent among Veterans and contributes to poor surgical recovery. This pilot quality improvement project evaluated a structured postoperative …

Relationships between combat injury, pain, mobility and post-service employment: The ADVANCE study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Over 600 UK Armed Forces personnel and civilians were seriously injured in the conflict in Afghanistan. We examined whether combat injury, and limb loss …

Retrospective analysis of racial differences in treatment patterns and prostate-specific antigen responses among patients with prostate cancer treated with Relugolix in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Introduction: Relugolix is the only oral androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) approved for advanced prostate cancer (PC). Real-world evidence on treatment patterns and …

Subjective excessive daytime sleepiness and frailty progression in Veterans over 50 with insomnia

Abstract:Frailty is common in aging veterans and linked to adverse outcomes. This retrospective cohort study of 6,824 veterans with insomnia examined whether excessive daytime …

The demography of mortality disadvantage among male U.S. Veterans in later life: New evidence from the Health and Retirement Study

Abstract: Using the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), this article explores the association between military service and mortality among American men over age 50 between 1992 and …

Understanding female Veterans’ perceptions of institutional betrayal on utilizing physical and/or mental healthcare resources

Abstract:It was unknown whether women veterans associated Veterans Affairs (VA) services with transitioning from the military. This qualitative study explored a need to better …

Veteran voices on the MISSION act: Satisfaction and care preferences following community referral for structural heart disease care

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The MISSION Act of 2018 expanded veterans' access to necessary care at non-Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. The policy is intended to improve access to …

Whole health implementation lessons from the Veterans Health Administration, United States of America

Abstract: The article discusses whole health implementation lessons from the U.S. Veterans Health Administration. Topics include foundational elements for effective whole health …

Advancement in care through applied translational and clinical research in anterior shoulder instability: Military contribution over 25 years: Kappa Delta Award

Abstract: Anterior shoulder instability represents one of the most common causes of shoulder dysfunction, particularly among young active individuals. Its prevalence is markedly …

Developing a community of practice to provide care coordination and address health-related social needs for Veterans receiving care in community-based settings: Program development and survey study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Approximately half of US veterans receive care outside of US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration facilities-a proportion …

Differences in guideline directed medical therapy for rural and non-rural Veterans with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Abstract: Background: There is a high burden of hospitalizations and deaths annually due to heart failure (HF) in the United States despite effective medical therapy and rural …