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Changes in self-reported excessive daytime sleepiness are associated with 5-year all-cause mortality risk among Veterans

Abstract:Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is linked to adverse clinical outcomes. This study evaluated changes in a validated tool to assess EDS, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale …

Heart rate variability in unstably housed Veterans with mental health conditions

Abstract: Objective: Almost 10% of Veterans have experienced homelessness, which is associated with complex healthcare needs and high levels of physical and mental health …

Veteran access to multiple forms of health care coverage: Veterans' issues in focus

Abstract: The U.S. health insurance system is composed of a variety of insurance and care coverage types with different eligibility requirements, coverage rules, and costs. U.S. …

Age- and sex-associated effects of C18 ceramide sphingolipids on osteoclastogenesis in experimental models of Gulf War Illness

Abstract:Approximately 60% of Gulf War Illness (GWI) cases are correlated with toxic exposure to permethrin (PER) and pyridostigmine bromide (PB) in Veterans. Among the known …

Galectin-3 is associated with risk of cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in ambulatory Veterans

Abstract: Rationale & Objective: Cardiovascular and kidney disease are highly prevalent comorbid conditions, and each is a risk factor for the other condition. We evaluated whether …

Military-related weight stigma prospectively predicts dietary restraint during pregnancy in US military active-duty service members: A longitudinal observational study

Abstract: Background: The most common type of stigma that active-duty US military service members report experiencing is body shape/weight stigma. One third of service members …

A qualitative analysis of the lived experiences of active-duty servicewomen receiving perinatal care within the Military Health System

Abstract: Objectives: We explored the lived experiences of active-duty servicewomen (ADSW) accessing and receiving care during the perinatal period (from discovery of pregnancy to …

Can an innovative physical therapy program improve executive function? A study among Veterans with slow gait speed

Abstract: The article focuses on a study evaluating the effectiveness of the Live Long Walk Strong (LLWS) physical therapy program in improving executive function among veterans …

Identifying contributory risk factors for neck pain in fast jet aircrew: A prospective cohort study

Abstract: Purpose: Fast jet aircrew (FJA – aka fighter pilots, fighter aircrew) commonly suffer musculoskeletal complaints, particularly of the neck, which degrades operational …

Improving osteoporosis clinic access with nurse‐led telephone call for Veterans on bisphosphonates

Abstract: The article focuses on a quality improvement initiative at the Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) that implemented registered nurse (RN) …

Protocol for VetASSIST: A randomized controlled trial to evaluate virtual peer health coaching for Veterans with multimorbidity

Abstract: Background: More than half of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients have multimorbidity, two or more co-occurring chronic conditions. Multimorbidity impairs …

Assessment of two online interventions for Veterans with chronic pain: Protocol for a randomized controlled efficacy trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that disproportionately impacts US veterans who manage numerous negative pain-related outcomes. There is an urgent …