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Abstract: Although retrospective analyses have found that combat-injured service members are at high risk for mental and physical health outcomes following injury, relatively …
Abstract: Little research has focused on the impact of combat-related physical injuries on the mental health and well-being of partners and children of military personnel and …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In this study, we aimed to understand how active duty service members and their partners navigate the infertility care process within the Military Health …
Abstract: Objective: The high number of limb injuries among Post-9/11 Veterans and their long-term care pose significant challenges to clinicians. Current follow-up for extremity …
Abstract: Background: Military veterans are a high-risk group for health risk behaviors, including alcohol and cannabis use. However, research on veteran vs. non-veteran rates of …
Abstract: Background: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, battlefield acupuncture (BFA) was offered to veterans with chronic pain in multidisciplinary group visits. Objective: We …
Abstract: Background: Inadequate bowel preparation undermines the quality of colonoscopy, but patients likely to be affected are difficult to identify beforehand. Aims: This …
Abstract: This report is the final output from a two-year independent evaluation of SSAFA’sGlasgow’s Helping Heroes service. The research was carried out by the University of …
Abstract: Introduction: Exercise programmes have been used to prevent injuries in military personnel, as they can reduce modifiable risk factors for injuries. Our aim was to review …
Abstract: The risk of radiation effects in children of individuals exposed to ionising radiation remains an ongoing concern for aged veterans of the British nuclear testing …
Abstract: Background: Though synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) were controlled after being introduced as a ‘legal high,’ SCRAs likely remain appealing to …
Abstract: Background: Alcohol misuse is higher in the UK armed forces (AF) than in the general population. Research demonstrates that alcohol misuse persists after an individual …