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Dynamic and static resting-state functional connectivity of canonical networks in military and civilian populations with posttraumatic stress disorder and/or mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are associated with alterations in the functional connectome, specifically in …

Enhancing awareness and care: Addressing military sexual trauma among women Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) significantly impacts the health and well-being of women veterans in the US military, where women constitute 16.3% of active-duty service …

Excessive daytime sleepiness and mortality: Racial/ethnic variations in a large cohort of Veterans

Abstract: Study objectives: Disparities in access to care and healthcare system inequities result in race-based health care outcome differences. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), …

Factors associated with concussion during combatives activities in a military training environment

Abstract: Background: Military service members routinely participate in combatives training (boxing, judo, martial arts, and hand-to-hand combat) to acquire and maintain mission …

Improving care for Veterans impacted by traumatic birth: Effectiveness of continuing education for healthcare professionals

Abstract:Traumatic birth and postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder (PP-PTSD) are associated with a variety of negative sequelae, such as reduced parent/infant bonding, lower …

Increased risk of rotator cuff tear in U.S. Army soldiers with a history of prior shoulder impingement syndrome

Abstract: Introduction: Military populations and comparable groups of highly physically active civilians may experience increased shoulder loading due to occupational demands, …

Pain intensity and alcohol use behavior among Veterans with chronic pain: The moderating role of chronic pain acceptance

Abstract:The co-occurrence of chronic pain and unhealthy alcohol use is common among veterans and associated with worse treatment outcomes and greater functional impairment …

Policy change to save lives: A pilot investigation into policy change for addressing disparities within care settings for overdose prevention in Veterans

Abstract: More than 4.4 million Veterans live in rural America, where older age, limited health care access, and social determinants of health—including distance, transportation, …

Population health approach to optimize SGLT-2 prescribing in a Veteran cohort

Abstract:The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the United States has continued to increase and now has a prevalence exceeding 20% in the population over 65 years old. It is to be …

Prostate cancer incidence and outcomes among Vietnam Veterans receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Agent Orange exposure (AOE) is considered a presumptive cause of prostate cancer (PCa) in the Veterans Affairs (VA) population; however, cohort studies …

Time to hemostatic agent administration increases mortality in Veterans with factor Xa inhibitor-related intracranial hemorrhage

Abstract: Background: The two hemostatic agents utilized for reversal of life-threatening hemorrhage associated with Factor Xa (fXa) inhibition are andexanet alfa (AA) and …

Weight management for black United States Veterans: Employee and patient perspectives

Abstract: Objective: Veterans who self-identify as Black (hereafter Black veterans) and use the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)’s MOVE!® Weight Management Program lose less …