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Providers’ role in building patient buy-in for treating chronic pain and PTSD: Veterans’ perspectives on interactions with providers

Abstract: Background: Patients with co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD are especially vulnerable to debilitating symptoms and frustrating experiences seeking healthcare. The …

Health and utilization burden of OSA among US active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Background: Despite the significant health and economic burden associated with OSA among civilians, little is known about this burden among active-duty military …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and hypertension in older adult Vietnam Era male and female Veterans

Abstract: Hypertension is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death for older adults. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the …

Somatic tumor next-generation sequencing in US Veterans with metastatic prostate cancer

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: National guidelines recommend next-generation sequencing (NGS) of tumors in patients diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa) to identify potential …

Noncommunicable disease risk factors and predictors of hypertension among Gurkha Veterans in Nepal: A community-based cross-sectional study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nepal faces a rising burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), yet Gurkha veterans-a population with distinct sociocultural backgrounds, occupational …

Navigating psychiatric concerns in a Veteran reporting Gulf War illness: A case report

Abstract: Gulf War illness (GWI) is a chronic condition affecting nearly a third of Gulf War veterans and is characterized by persistent symptoms across a number of physical and …

Depression and heart failure in US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Depression and heart failure (HF) affect millions of US adults. Incident HF risk following depression diagnosis is understudied. Objective: To examine the …

Longitudinal course of posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain conditions: A population-based study of Canadian military personnel over 16 years?

Abstract: Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are highly prevalent, comorbid, and debilitating conditions in the military. The present study was …

Perceived companionship is associated with pain severity but not opioid tapering among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is more prevalent among Veterans than in the general population, and greater social support is linked to better pain outcomes and emotional …

Perceived companionship is associated with pain severity but not opioid tapering among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is more prevalent among Veterans than in the general population, and greater social support is linked to better pain outcomes and emotional …

Practice patterns and patient travel distances for lung cancer surgery in the United States: Analyses of the Veterans Health Administration and the National Cancer Database

Abstract:Several stakeholders have advocated for regionalization of lung cancer surgery to high-volume hospitals. Although regionalization may hold promise for improving …

Prolonged hospitalization and adverse events in Veterans awaiting guardianship: A retrospective cohort analysis

Abstract: Background: Hospitalized adults who are deemed to lack both capacity for medical decision-making and an appropriate surrogate often have prolonged hospital stays while …