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Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ocular motor control (OMC) and cognitive dysfunction are common persistent sequelae in persons with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Combat and training …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Health System recently implemented the Risk Analysis Index (RAI) to assess frailty prior to surgery. Elevated RAI …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: With increased legalization and access, many Veterans are using cannabis for medical purposes, yet little is known about Veterans' motives for and experiences …
Abstract: PURPOSE: Tinnitus is the perception of sound that cannot be attributed to an external source, which can be distressing. There are several measures of tinnitus distress …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION/AIMS: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects military veterans at a higher rate than the general civilian population. The aim of the present study is to …
Abstract:Background: A substantial proportion of Veterans experience mental and physical health difficulties, including post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain, for which …
Abstract: Objective: To examine regional differences in cannabis use and probable cannabis use disorder (CUD) in US veterans. Methods: Participants (N = 2,441) were drawn from a …
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs requires integrated mental health (MH) services across programs, including 132 facility nursing homes (community living centers, CLCs). …
Abstract: Objective: The prevalence of neuroendocrine dysfunction (NED) following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) remains obscure, with widely varying prevalence estimates. This …
Abstract: Chronic pain is common among military service members, retirees, and families, yet non-pharmacologic options in primary care are limited. This pilot study evaluated the …
Abstract: Objective: Scapholunate ligament injuries lead to wrist pain exacerbated by hyperextension and a reduction in strength, posing challenges for military personnel who …
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disruptive, multifaceted disorder with an estimated lifetime prevalence of 8.3% in the U.S. population. Yoga has been shown to …