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Cognitive impairment highly prevalent and associated with reduced physical function in older Veteran clinical exercise program

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate cognition at entry into the Gerofit program and its association with physical function. DESIGN: Retrospective observational cross-sectional design. …

Functional neurological disorders in active-duty military personnel and Veterans: Challenges to diagnosis and treatment

Abstract: The Psychiatric Consultation Service at Massachusetts General Hospital sees medical and surgical inpatients with comorbid psychiatric symptoms and conditions. During …

Improving health care through the U.S. Veterans Health Administration’s nationwide LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Program

Abstract:Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identifying, queer (LGBTQ+) veterans experience health and health care disparities. Health care organizations play a critical role in …

Magnesium-ibogaine therapy effects on cortical oscillations and neural complexity in Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury can lead to chronic psychiatric and cognitive symptoms, coupled with changes to the nature of cortical oscillations and neural complexity. …

Glycemic control and prostate cancer mortality risk in Veterans with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract: This retrospective cohort study of veterans diagnosed with diabetes mellitus evaluated the association between time-varying measures of glycemic control and the time to …

Mindfulness practice time and quality in Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Mindfulness interventions are associated with improvements in multiple areas of health, including chronic pain functioning, but little is known about how these …

Association of smoking cannabis with cardiovascular events among Veterans with coronary artery disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Whether cannabis is a risk factor for cardiovascular events is unknown. We examined the association between smoking cannabis and cardiovascular events in a …

Low uptake and disparities in respiratory syncytial virus vaccination among US Veterans open access

Abstract: This cohort study of US Veterans identifies low respiratory syncytial virus vaccine uptake among eligible persons (9.8% in the 2023–2024 season, 3.0% after 5 months of …

Lower extremity prosthesis usage among U.S. Veterans: 10-year cohort study

Abstract: Purpose: Investigate the usage of lower extremity prostheses among U.S. veterans, focusing on potentially modifiable factors such as pain, weight, comorbidities, and skin …

Lower extremity prosthesis usage among U.S. Veterans: 10-year cohort study

Abstract: PURPOSE: Investigate the usage of lower extremity prostheses among U.S. veterans, focusing on potentially modifiable factors such as pain, weight, comorbidities, and skin …

Remote cochlear implant services to improve Veteran outcomes

Abstract: Purpose: Cochlear implants (CIs) are an effective strategy for managing patients with hearing loss who derive limited benefit from other treatment options. Although the …

Addressing undetected deployment-limiting medical conditions in a US Army clinical pharmacy practice

Abstract: The article focuses on the medical readiness challenges faced by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), particularly concerning undetected Deployment-Limiting Medical …