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SOD2 genetics regulating mitochondrial management of oxidative stress is tied to chemical sensitivity in Gulf War Veterans

Abstract: Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), though viewed by many as psychogenic, was presumptively tied to genetic variation in superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2), involved in …

Impact of restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis on service retention in the US military

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects military service members with potential for involuntary medical separation. This …

The broken hearts club: Rurally located female Veterans have higher risk for cardiovascular disease

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the association of rurality and veteran status on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in US adult females. A retrospective, …

The effects of family resilience-based group therapy on orthopedically disabled Veterans and their spouses

Abstract: This study was conducted using a pre-test-post-test experimental design to evaluate the impact of family resilience-based group therapy on orthopedically disabled …

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Gulf War Veterans in relation to deployment exposures

Abstract: Many 1990-1991 Gulf War Veterans (GWVs) were exposed to toxicants and environmental hazards during deployment, including oil well fire smoke, chemical/biological agents, …

Suicide rates and methods among Veteran cancer survivors within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 2010–2020

Abstract: Suicide rates among Veterans without mental health conditions have risen 16 % between 2001 and 2022; cancer may be one factor contributing to this increased risk. The …

VA-purchased community care and risk of potentially unsafe concurrent medication use among Veterans receiving opioids: A regression discontinuity analysis

Abstract: Objective: To examine whether eligibility for Veterans Health Administration (VA) community care, which expanded Veterans' access to VA-funded care outside VA, increased …

VA‐purchased community care and risk of potentially unsafe concurrent medication use among Veterans receiving opioids: A regression discontinuity analysis

Abstract: Objective: To examine whether eligibility for Veterans Health Administration (VA) community care, which expanded Veterans' access to VA-funded care outside VA, increased …

Breaking point: Musculoskeletal combat injuries in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria-epidemiology and future directions of care on the battlefield after over two decades of war

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The United States has been involved in ongoing combat operations since 2001, the longest period of conflict in the nation's history. This study's intent was …

Evaluation of low-dose naltrexone use for chronic pain conditions in a Veteran population

Abstract: The article evaluates the prescribing practices and effectiveness of low-dose naltrexone for chronic pain management in a veteran population. Topics include the …

Incidence and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent and young adult US military dependents from 2018 to 2022

Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among people who menstruate. Adolescent and young adult (AYA) military dependents, a large, diverse …

VetDash: A clinical dashboard for enhancing measurement-based care in Veteran health

Abstract: Objectives: Measurement-based care (MBC) improves clinical decision-making but remains underutilized in the Veterans Health Administration due to barriers such as …