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Performance-based functional outcomes 12 and 24 months after transfemoral osseointegration in service members with traumatic unilateral and bilateral lower limb loss

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate functional outcomes at 12 months and 24 months after transfemoral osseointegration (OI) using established performance-based assessments. DESIGN: …

Post–below-knee amputation venous thromboembolism and mortality in United States Veterans

Abstract: Background: Patients who undergo below-knee surgical amputation (BKA) are at risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE). Limited prior studies quantified the rate …

Psychiatric diagnosis receipt after low back pain diagnosis across the US Military Health System and Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The objective of this retrospective observational cohort study was to evaluate psychiatric diagnosis receipt after low back pain (LBP) diagnosis across the US Military …

Reactivation of latent herpesviruses and a faulty antiviral response may contribute to chronic multi-symptom and multi-system illnesses in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Chronic multi-symptom illness (CMI) is a broad term utilized by the Department of Veterans Affairs to refer to complex conditions of unknown etiology where individuals …

Substance use and use disorders among Veterans on long-term opioid therapy

Abstract: Background: Few studies have reported on the prevalence and health risks associated with substance use and substance use disorder (SU/SUD) in Veterans who use long-term …

The impact of multi-systems utilization on the health outcomes of Mississippi Veterans experiencing stroke: Policy implications

Abstract:Stroke poses a global threat, as it is the third-leading cause of disability and the secondleading cause of death worldwide (Owolab et al., 2022). In the United States, …

Trends in cervical cancer screening modality in the active component U.S. military, 2013-2023

Abstract: Cervical cancer screening recommendations have evolved in the past 20 years. Several recent studies have reported on practice pattern changes in the U.S. in response to …

Veterans traumatic brain injuries and neurosurgical challenges: A narrative review

Abstract: BackgroundVeterans experience a high prevalence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) due to combat-related incidents such as explosive blasts, penetrating injuries, and …

Implementing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in Veterans Health Administration primary care: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Medications for opioid use disorder are evidence-based, guideline-recommended treatments. While buprenorphine can be prescribed in nonspecialized office-based …

Rehabilitation & engineering center for optimizing Veteran engagement & reintegration (RECOVER): Transdisciplinary collaborations to drive change in participation in Veterans

Abstract: The Rehabilitation & Engineering Center for Optimizing Veteran Engagement & Reintegration (RECOVER) is a newly funded VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Center …

Sleep is not getting the attention it deserves: A qualitative study of patient and provider views on sleep management in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unique characteristics and service exposures of the post-9/11 cohort of U.S. Veterans can influence their sleep health and associated comorbidities. The …

An evaluation and comparison of traumatic brain injury data sources within the VA Million Veteran Program: A descriptive epidemiological study

Abstract: With the increased use and availability of electronic health record (EHR) data, population-based traumatic brain injury (TBI) research has received growing attention. …