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The Impact of Military service on Health and Well-being

Abstract: While it is known that some UK Armed Forces (UK AF) personnel and veterans experience physical and mental health problems, the possible future healthcare needs of …

Barriers and Resources for Veterans’ Post-Military Transitioning in South Alabama: A Qualitative Analysis

Abstract: Estimates suggest that hundreds of thousands of military service members will transition out of the U.S. military in the coming years. The state of Alabama has among the …

Transition to Civilian Life

This information sheet was originally produced for Service Leavers of the British Army, to explore and build understanding of the emotional pathways of military transition to …

The training value of working with armed forces inpatients in psychiatry

Abstract: Over the last 10 years, the UK armed forces (UKAF) have been involved in operations worldwide. Mental health in the armed forces (AF) has been the subject of …

Systematic review of lessons learned from delivering tele-therapy to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Introduction Despite increases in the number of ex-service personnel seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there remain a number of barriers to …

The Burden of Frailty Among U.S. Veterans and Its Association With Mortality, 2002–2012

Abstract: Background: Frailty is a key determinant of clinical outcomes. We sought to describe frailty among U.S. Veterans and its association with mortality. Methods: Nationwide …

New frontiers in treating chronic insomnia in Canadian Veterans with PTSD: retrospective analysis reveals an innovative role for medical cannabis in optimizing sleep/wake health

Abstract: There is a bi-directional relationship between sleep and psychological and physical disorders. Chronic insomnia is primarily the result of autonomic nervous system (ANS) …

The State of the American Veteran: The Orange County Veterans Study

Abstract: The Orange County Veterans Study, conducted by the USC School of Social Work Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families (CIR), is an effort …

Comments on Multidrug-resistant acinetobacter: Risk factors and outcomes in veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders

Abstract: Background: Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter is a growing concern and has been identified as a serious threat by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. …

Entacapone and prostate cancer in Parkinson's disease patients : A large Veterans Affairs healthcare system study

Abstract: Background: An increased incidence of prostate cancer was observed in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients treated with entacapone during a pre-approval randomized …

Epidemiology of lower extremity peripheral artery disease in veterans

Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiology, clinical features, outcomes, and predictors of mortality in veterans with peripheral artery …

MOD Health and Safety Statistics: Annual Summary & Trends Over Time 2013/14 – 2017/18

Abstract: This bulletin presents summary statistics on injury and ill health incidents among UK Armed Forces personnel, Ministry of Defence (MOD) Civilian employees, Other …