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Neighborhood-level socioeconomic disadvantage and pancreatic cancer among Veterans

Abstract: While individual-level social determinants of health are associated with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), it is currently unknown whether neighborhood-level …

Primary care continuity and utilization patterns for Veterans with homeless experience

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Continuity of care is a key aspect of high-quality primary care. Vulnerable populations often experience fragmented care. Some US Department of Veterans …

Association between environmental exposures to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and military Veterans cancer determination

Abstract: This study involved evaluating whether cumulative exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was associated with kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and …

Evaluation of the "Follow Your Heart" project: Academic detailing to improve hypertension composite quality measure

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In 2023, the Virtual Integrated Services Network (VISN) 20 of the United States (US) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ranked last out of 18 regions in the …

How does frailty impact peri-operative and speech recognition outcomes for cochlear implants in Veterans?

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of frailty with post-cochlear implant (CI) admission, morbidity, and CI-aided word recognition outcomes in veterans. STUDY …

Identifying gaps and opportunities to improve ototoxicity management in Veterans with cancer: Evidence from a retrospective cohort and oncology provider survey

Abstract: PURPOSE: Identify factors influencing audiological care for chemotherapy-induced ototoxicity from the perspectives of oncology providers in the Veterans Health …

Neural correlates of ibogaine: Evidence from functional neuroimaging of military Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ibogaine was recently found to result in significant functional improvements in treating the sequelae of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among Special Operations …

Parkinson's disease and risk of melanoma in United States Veterans: A Veterans Affairs Cancer Registry retrospective cohort study

Abstract:Epidemiologic studies suggest an association between Parkinson's disease (PD) and melanoma, although mechanisms remain unclear. Shared immune dysregulation, oxidative …

Predicting hypertension in Polish military pilots with high-normal blood pressure

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: High-normal blood pressure (HNBP) is associated with an increased risk of progression to hypertension (HT), which may have implications for aeromedical …

Role, status, and prospects of individual traditional Chinese medicine exercise protocol for soldiers in prevention and treatment of military training injuries

Abstract: The individual traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) exercise protocol for soldiers is a comprehensive intervention program developed specifically for grassroots military …

Utilization and cost of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinics for service members and Veterans treated in VA polytrauma rehabilitation centers for traumatic brain injury: A VA TBI model systems study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the post-injury utilization and cost of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient care in a cohort of Service Members and Veterans (SMVs) treated in VA …

Alcohol intake and incidence of heart failure and its subtypes: VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Little is known about the relation between total alcohol intake and beverage types with the risk of heart failure (HF) and its subtypes in the veteran …