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A 10-yr Analysis of Chronic Pelvic Pain and Chronic Opioid Therapy in the Women Veteran Population

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects an estimated 30% of women Veterans. Previousresearch shows high rates of narcotic abuse in the women Veteran population. …

Disparities in Initial Oral Antidiabetic Medication Adherence Among Veterans with Incident Diabetes

Abstract: Background: Medication nonadherence is a prevalent public health issue, particularly among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), and negatively affects health outcomes. …

Military Factors Associated with Smoking in Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Given the high prevalence of smoking among Veterans and the economic, social, and clinical implications, it is important to understand the factors that …

Physical Health and Health related Quality of Life in Combat War Veterans in Croatia

Abstract: Aim: Main objective of research was to examine physical health and health related Quality of Life in Croatian Combat War Veterans with and without PTSD. Methods: This …

Victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the military: Understanding risks and promoting recovery

Abstract: Ultimately, sexual harassment and sexual assault can only be eradicated by understanding and intervening with its perpetrators, however a thorough understanding of …

Impaired glucose metabolism in regular occupational health checkups for a military population: surrounding the metabolic enemy

Abstract: Introduction: Impaired glucose metabolism, including diabetes and pre-diabetes, is a major cardiovascular risk factor. The aim of this study was to evaluate the glucose …

Finding the Forgotten: Motivating Military Veterans to Register with a Primary Healthcare Practice

Abstract: Introduction: In the UK, primary healthcare practices choose from a series of Read codes to detail certain characteristics onto a patient’s medical documentation. One …

Effects of low-level sarin and cyclosarin exposure on hippocampal microstructure in Gulf War Veterans

Abstract: In early March 1991, shortly after the end of the Gulf War (GW), a munitions dump was destroyed at Khamisiyah, Iraq. Later, in 1996, the dump was found to have contained …

Thyroid Status and Death Risk in US Veterans With Chronic Kidney Disease

Abstract: Objective: Given that patients with non–dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (NDD-CKD) have a disproportionately higher prevalence of hypothyroidism compared with …

Alliance Across Group Treatment for Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder : The Role of Interpersonal Trauma and Treatment Type

Abstract: The authors examined initial levels and pattern of change of alliance in group treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for veterans. One hundred and 78 male …

Association of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury With Aggressive Driving in Iraq and Afghanistan Combat Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: Aggressive driving contributes to the high rates of postdeployment motor vehicle–related injury and death observed among veterans, and veterans cite problems …

Impact of Staging With Positron-emission Tomography (PET) and Comorbidities on Management and Survival of American Veterans With Stage I-III Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

Abstract: Objectives: The extent of whether staging by fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography (PET) impacts outcomes in American Veterans with stage I-III …