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The prevalence of chronotype and associations with patient-reported outcomes among military Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and COMISA

Abstract: Objective: Among military veterans, it is unclear whether insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) carry disproportionate …

Utilization of home modification-related durable medical equipment: Rural-urban Veterans disparities

Abstract: Home modification services, including durable medical equipment (HM-DME), are crucial for helping veterans age in place. While the U.S. Veterans Health Administration …

Oral magnesium and outcomes in US Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Magnesium deficiency is associated with poor outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF), but less is known about the impact of oral magnesium …

Recent symptoms and multiple partners associated with increased risk of recurrent chlamydia and gonorrhea infections in U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) are highly prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with significant negative impacts on …

Age differences in demographic and clinical characteristics among Veterans with chronic low back pain: A cross-sectional study of baseline findings from the Veteran Response to Dosage in Chiropractic Therapy (VERDICT) trial

Abstract: Background: Veteran Response to Dosage in Chiropractic Therapy (VERDICT) was a pragmatic randomized trial testing chiropractic dosage effects in 766 veterans with chronic …

Liraglutide vs Semaglutide vs Dulaglutide in Veterans with type 2 diabetes

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The head-to-head comparative effectiveness and safety of individual glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are not well understood. OBJECTIVE: …

A psychobiological approach to Gulf War Illness: Acute exercise & DNA methylation

Abstract:Background: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a form of chronic multi-symptom illness characterized by medically unexplained and heterogenous symptoms (e.g., fatigue, pain, …

A survey of Veterans Affairs pharmacists: Naloxone prescribing and perceived barriers

Abstract: Introduction: All Veterans Health Administration (VHA) sites have implemented the Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) program, which aims to reduce …

The intersection of trauma, mental health, and reproductive health among women Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: Compared to their non-Veteran peers, women Veterans have a higher burden of trauma and mental health conditions, which intersect with reproductive health across the …

Exploring goal-concordant medication use among VA community living center residents with dementia

Abstract: Background: Documentation of patient goals and preferences within medical records has the potential to align medication use with goals of care (GoC) and individualize …

Medical discharge from the UK Armed Forces and the role of combat injury: A short report from the ADVANCE-INVEST study

The recent conflict in Afghanistan resulted in hundreds of serious injuries to UK Armed Forces personnel, necessitating their aeromedical evacuation. Due to the nature of their …

Missed opportunities for tobacco dependence treatment among US Veterans referred for lung cancer screening: An observational cohort study

Abstract: Objective: Tobacco dependence treatment (TDT) should be offered to all lung cancer screening (LCS) participants who smoke. We sought to examine the provision of TDT among …