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Healthcare for families of active military personnel in high-income jurisdictions

Abstract: Research on the healthcare needs of active military personnel is robust, but less attention has been paid to the healthcare needs and experiences of their families. While …

Hormonal and inflammatory responses to high-intensity functional training in male soldiers

Abstract: This study investigated the effects of high-intensity functional training (HIFT) on hormonal and inflammatory biomarker responses during military service. One hundred and …

Long-term changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and incidence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among US Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Poor cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) has been identified …

Population prevalence and correlates of tobacco use among U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: U.S. military veterans are disproportionately affected by tobacco use. This study examines the prevalence and covariates of tobacco product use (TPU) among …

Post-ICU care trajectories and outcomes among Veterans: Comparing Veterans Affairs and community hospital discharges

Abstract: Background: Survivors of critical illness face fragmented care transitions, leading to readmissions, emergency care use, and death. The Veterans Affairs (VA) Patient …

Preferences for and experiences with yoga in Appalachian Veterans: A mixed method study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Rural Veterans experience disproportionate rates of chronic health conditions positively affected by yoga, though preferences for yoga remain unknown in this …

Prevalence and risk factors of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in the Korean Air Force

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in the Korean Air Force population (2020-2022), …

Regression rate of basal cell carcinoma in a Veteran population: A study of 317 cases at the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess the regression rate of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in excision specimens following diagnostic biopsies obtained from patients in a …

The epidemiology of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema among Mid-Atlantic Veterans

Abstract: Rationale: Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) is a unique phenotype with important prognosis and management implications in patients with idiopathic …

The unreliability of two publicly reported outcome quality measures for characterizing health care quality within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract:Objective: To estimate the reliability of two outcome quality measures in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) data using three different methods. Study Setting and …

Tobacco exposure linked to Warthin's tumor being the most common benign parotid neoplasm in Veterans: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Objective: Parotid gland neoplasms account for a large proportion of benign salivary gland tumors, with pleomorphic adenomas (PA) being the most common in the civilian …

Unraveling the military service–MND connection: Time frame, exposures, and phenotypic considerations

Abstract: The article examines a study investigating the potential link between military service and the risk of motor neuron disease (MND). The study analyzed data from 1,452 MND …