Local approaches to Armed Forces Covenant delivery and wider support for the Armed Forces community

Abstract: In this study, Our Community, Our Covenant and beyond, we examined different local, regional, and subregional models that have been adopted by local authorities and their …

Oral magnesium and outcomes in US Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Magnesium deficiency is associated with poor outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF), but less is known about the impact of oral magnesium …

Our community, our covenant and beyond: Examining local realities and progress achieved in Armed Forces Covenant delivery

Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge acknowledging that members of the Armed Forces Community should not face disadvantage compared to the wider population in the …

Recent symptoms and multiple partners associated with increased risk of recurrent chlamydia and gonorrhea infections in U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) are highly prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with significant negative impacts on …

Veterans with co-occurring PTSD and BPD symptoms benefit from dialectical behavior therapy: Effects of PTSD on BPD symptom trajectories

Abstract: Among those with borderline personality disorder (BPD), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered a frontline treatment for reducing impulsivity and suicidality …

A multi-site observational evaluation of the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association model of equine-assisted psychotherapy for Veteran trauma survivors

Abstract: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and preliminary outcomes of the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala) model of …

Age differences in demographic and clinical characteristics among Veterans with chronic low back pain: A cross-sectional study of baseline findings from the Veteran Response to Dosage in Chiropractic Therapy (VERDICT) trial

Abstract: Background: Veteran Response to Dosage in Chiropractic Therapy (VERDICT) was a pragmatic randomized trial testing chiropractic dosage effects in 766 veterans with chronic …

Creating moral space: How military chaplains in the Netherlands support Veterans with moral injury

Abstract: Introduction: The concept of moral injury has drawn attention to the role of military chaplains (MCs) in supporting veterans. While international research has explored …

Liraglutide vs Semaglutide vs Dulaglutide in Veterans with type 2 diabetes

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The head-to-head comparative effectiveness and safety of individual glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are not well understood. OBJECTIVE: …

Patient preferences for technology-assisted patient-reported outcomes measurement of mental health symptoms among Veterans: Cross-sectional survey

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veterans Health Administration is promoting patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) collection for measurement-based mental health care. Understanding …

A psychobiological approach to Gulf War Illness: Acute exercise & DNA methylation

Abstract:Background: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a form of chronic multi-symptom illness characterized by medically unexplained and heterogenous symptoms (e.g., fatigue, pain, …

A survey of Veterans Affairs pharmacists: Naloxone prescribing and perceived barriers

Abstract: Introduction: All Veterans Health Administration (VHA) sites have implemented the Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) program, which aims to reduce …