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Implementation of mobile medical units for Veterans experiencing homelessness: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Mobile medical units (MMUs) provide health care services in the community to reach populations with geographic, financial, and other barriers to care. The US Department …

Military service and mortality risk in older adults: A nationwide retrospective cohort analysis of NHANES data

Abstract: Military service presents a paradoxical health impact, simultaneously enhancing physical fitness while increasing risks of injuries, mental health disorders, and …

Navigating the controversies and complexities of implementing Lecanemab in the Veterans Affairs Health System

Abstract: The article focuses on the evolving landscape of Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis and treatment, particularly the implementation of anti-amyloid therapies like …

Secure messages, video visits, and burnout among primary care providers in the Veterans Health Administration: National survey study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Telehealth use, including video visits and secure messages, expanded significantly in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) primary care during the COVID-19 …

Supporting the PACT Act: Top cancers diagnosed in young Veterans who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Introduction In 2022, the PACT Act expanded Veterans Affairs healthcare benefits for Veterans with cancers related to toxic exposures encountered during their military …

Supporting the PACT Act: Top cancers diagnosed in young Veterans who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Introduction: In 2022, the PACT Act expanded Veterans Affairs healthcare benefits for Veterans with cancers related to toxic exposures encountered during their military …

Actual concordance between Veterans with Gulf War Illness and their providers’ illness perceptions is not related to patient satisfaction nor treatment adherence

Abstract: Objective: Patients with persistent physical symptom (PPS) conditions, such as Gulf War Illness (GWI), report disagreement or “non-concordance” with their providers …

Social vulnerability as a neighborhood-level determinant of pancreatic cancer survivorship: A national analysis of Veterans Affairs patients

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans Affairs (VA) patients participate within the largest USA equal-access healthcare system, though still experience cancer mortality disparities by …

Social worker and nurse practitioner consultation: An innovative approach to bridging healthcare service and communication gaps for Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Veterans experiencing homelessness have complex physical, mental health, and substance use disorders that impact their ability to obtain and maintain housing. The …

A functional restoration program for active-duty service members with chronic pain: Do PTSD symptoms moderate response on physical function assessments?

Abstract:Introduction: Standard medical intervention for chronic pain may be less effective in the presence of co-occurring PTSD. Functional restoration programs (FRPs), which …

A retrospective cohort study of traumatic brain injury-exposed military population and reported outcomes and recovery: A military traumatic brain injury initiative study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs after an external force on the brain results in injury and compromised ability to perform daily tasks. It is estimated …

Actual concordance between Veterans’ with Gulf War illness and their providers’ illness perceptions is not related to patient satisfaction nor treatment adherence

Abstract: Objective: Patients with persistent physical symptom (PPS) conditions, such as Gulf War Illness (GWI), report disagreement or “non-concordance” with their providers …