Intersectional pain disparities and resilience in Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Although racial and ethnic pain disparities are well-documented, fewer studies have examined rural and socioeconomic disparities or investigated how identities …

Veteran pathways to homelessness and housing solutions: A scoping review

Abstract: Transitioning from military to civilian life is a complex process influenced by veterans’ social networks, health, employment, housing stability, and access to support …

Obesity and health risk factors in Czech artillery soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The physical fitness and body composition of soldiers are critical for operational readiness and overall health. Military service demands optimal levels of …

The metabolic aftershock: COVID-19 and metabolic disease risk among U.S. active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Background: The post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection represent a growing public health concern. While associations between COVID-19 and metabolic disorders have …

Attachment anxiety amplifies PTSD symptoms among Israeli reservists following combat exposure in the iron swords war

Abstract: Wartime reserve duty can intensify emotional burden and precipitate post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). We investigated whether serving in the reserves during the Iron …

Examining the role of insomnia in maintaining binge eating and restricting in United States Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Eating disorders (EDs) and insomnia are prevalent among veterans. However, little is known about how ED and insomnia symptoms interact to maintain one, …

Impact of the Veterans Affairs National Telestroke Program's Subacute Telestroke Service on interhospital transfers

Abstract: Background and Purpose: Telestroke improves access to acute ischemic stroke (AIS) expertise, aids in decision-making, and reduces interhospital transfers. Few studies …

Problematic prescription drug use among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: Data from the Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-Up Survey (CAFVMHS)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Problematic prescription drug use (PPDU) is a public health concern that can cause degradation of wellbeing. Examination of prevalence and correlates of PPDU …

Burn pit smoke exposure and sleep apnea in US Veterans: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Burn pit smoke exposure (BPSE) during military deployment has been linked to long-term cardiorespiratory conditions, but its relationship with sleep apnea …

Evaluating the effectiveness of ketamine therapy on depressive symptoms in Veterans: A program evaluation

Abstract: Background: Veterans experience disproportionately high rates of depression and comorbid PTSD, often with treatment resistance (Nitcher et al., 2019). Rapid-acting …

Examining associations between food insecurity and disordered eating in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Food insecurity is a well-established risk factor for disordered eating behaviors in non-veterans. Because United States (U.S.) veterans are vulnerable to both food …

Exposure-informed care: Why it's important and how the Veterans Affairs does it

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Providing care for individuals with environmental and occupational exposure health concerns is challenging. There is rarely exposure data to allow for …