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Changes in positive and negative affect following prolonged exposure for PTSD comorbid with alcohol use disorder: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Many individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report increased negative affect (NA) and decreased positive affect (PA). Little is known about whether …

Depression symptoms as a potential mediator of the association between disordered eating symptoms and sexual function in women service members and veterans

Abstract: Sexual dysfunction is associated with disorders commonly diagnosed in service members/veterans (SM/Vs; e.g., depression, posttraumatic stress disorder) and increased …

Predictors of self-reported health and psychological distress among recently released Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Recent research has found that, while the majority of Veterans report a positive adjustment to post-service life, the number who report experiencing transition …

Predictors of symptom reduction following intensive weekend treatment for panic disorder: An exploratory study of veterans

Abstract: Background: Recent evidence implicates intensive panic control treatment (IPCT) – a full panic control treatment protocol compressed into a single weekend – as a …

Ultrasound-guided hydrodissection of the superficial peroneal nerve for chronic neuropathic pain: a war veteran's story

Abstract: Aim: This case report presents the application of ultrasound-guided hydrodissection of the superficial peroneal nerve to treat chronic refractory neuropathic pain, rated …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor in war veterans with or without a history of suicide attemp

Abstract: Background: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a central role in brain development and plasticity and has been demonstrated to be altered in neuropsychiatric …

Comparison of the effectiveness of liraglutide vs semaglutide in a veteran population

Abstract: Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are commonly prescribed medications for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) based on …

Sexual Harassment and Assault in the U.S. Military: A Review of Policy and Research Trends

This paper reviews existing literature on military sexual trauma in the US military, it explores the prevalence of military sexual trauma, the effects on victims, and risk factors, …

Barriers and facilitators of help seeking among morally injured Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and service members: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) refers to the psycho-spiritual consequences of extremely challenging events that threaten one’s moral beliefs and core values. MI is characterized by …

Gap in Willingness and Access to Video Visit Use Among Older High-risk Veterans: Cross-sectional Study

Abstract: Background: The recent shift to video care has exacerbated disparities in health care access, especially among high-need, high-risk (HNHR) adults. Developing …

Association of the built environment and neighborhood resources with obesity-related health behaviors in older veterans with hypertension

Abstract: The objective is to evaluate the association of the built environment and neighborhood resources with exercise, diet, and body mass index (BMI). Person-level data were …

Comparing psychosocial functioning, suicide risk, and nonsuicidal self-injury between veterans with probable posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are each common among Unites States (U.S.) military veterans and frequently co-occur …