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Census 2011: Comparison of Working Age UK Armed Forces Veterans and Usual Residents in England and Wales

Abstract: This statistical bulletin provides comparisons between working age (aged between 16 and 64) UK Armed Forces veterans, and working age usual residents in England and …

It all adds up: Addressing the roles of cumulative traumatic experiences on military veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress symptoms are common after discharge from military service in male and female Post-9/11 veterans, many of whom experienced combat. …

NLRP3 is associated with coronary artery disease in Vietnam veterans

Abstract: Background: Previous studies have established that coronary artery disease is associated with excess inflammation. These studies have shown an elevation of both pro and …

Sex Differences in Veterans' Cardiovascular Health

Abstract: Background: In the U.S. civilian population, sex differences have been identified in cardiovascular health; these differences have been used to inform care. Our …

Comorbid chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder in UK veterans: a lot of theory but not enough evidence

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are strongly correlated in military veteran populations. The aim of this article is to review what …

Interaction Between Psychiatric Symptoms and History of Mild TBI When Evaluating Postconcussion Syndrome in Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Symptoms of postconcussive syndrome (PCS) after mild TBI (mTBI) have been shown to resolve quickly, yet new research raises questions about possible …

A comparative analysis of medically released men and women from the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and mental health (MH) disorders are the leading causes of medical attrition in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). …

Relations between post-deployment divorce/separation and deployment and post-deployment stressors, social support, and symptomatology in Veterans with combat-related PTSD symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly prevalent diagnosis in combat Veterans. In addition to reduced quality of life in various domains of …

Soldiering on: a Survey on the Lived Experience of Tinnitus in aged Military Veterans in the UK

Abstract: Tinnitus has long been interrogated as a medical conundrum, with little discourse between medicine and other disciplines. It involves the perception of sound in the ears …

“Stepping up to the plate”: Identifying cultural competencies when providing health care to Canada’s military and Veteran families

Abstract: Introduction: Military family life is characterized by frequent relocations, regular periods of separation, and living with the persistent risk of injury or death of …

Examination of the effects of impulsivity and risk-taking propensity on alcohol use in OEF/OIF/OND Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: A strong association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and problematic alcohol use has been demonstrated among Veteran populations exposed to …

Examining physical health conditions and associations of pain, obesity, and function of UK Veterans diagnosed with PTSD and other mental health conditions

Abstract: Introduction: Little is known about the physical health conditions experienced by United Kingdom (UK) military Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or …