Development of a suicide prevention educational package based on the Gatekeeper Model for Iranian military personnel: A qualitative Delphi study

Abstract: Introduction: Suicide among military personnel poses a significant threat to both individual well-being and organizational readiness. This study aimed to develop a …

Differences in race and gender of retired servicemembers in the decision to reenlist

Abstract:The purpose of the study was to examine the race and gender differences among retired enlisted service members in work self-determination regarding the decision to …

Evaluation of the "Follow Your Heart" project: Academic detailing to improve hypertension composite quality measure

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In 2023, the Virtual Integrated Services Network (VISN) 20 of the United States (US) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ranked last out of 18 regions in the …

How does frailty impact peri-operative and speech recognition outcomes for cochlear implants in Veterans?

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of frailty with post-cochlear implant (CI) admission, morbidity, and CI-aided word recognition outcomes in veterans. STUDY …

Identifying gaps and opportunities to improve ototoxicity management in Veterans with cancer: Evidence from a retrospective cohort and oncology provider survey

Abstract: PURPOSE: Identify factors influencing audiological care for chemotherapy-induced ototoxicity from the perspectives of oncology providers in the Veterans Health …

Many types of comorbidities are associated with clinically diagnosed insomnia in United States military service members

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This cross-sectional investigation examined associations between clinically diagnosed insomnia (CDI) and comorbid conditions in United States military service …

Neural correlates of ibogaine: Evidence from functional neuroimaging of military Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ibogaine was recently found to result in significant functional improvements in treating the sequelae of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among Special Operations …

Overseas military transition and post-military job retention

Abstract: Adjustment from military life to the corporate or civilian world can be challenging for some individuals who have served in the armed forces. The purpose of this …

Parkinson's disease and risk of melanoma in United States Veterans: A Veterans Affairs Cancer Registry retrospective cohort study

Abstract:Epidemiologic studies suggest an association between Parkinson's disease (PD) and melanoma, although mechanisms remain unclear. Shared immune dysregulation, oxidative …

Predicting hypertension in Polish military pilots with high-normal blood pressure

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: High-normal blood pressure (HNBP) is associated with an increased risk of progression to hypertension (HT), which may have implications for aeromedical …

Reimagining MAiD for psychiatric illness: Ethical dilemmas among Veterans, clinical realities, and the road ahead

Abstract:Introduction: The expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in Canada to include, as of Mar. 17, 2027, mental illness as a sole underlying medical condition …

Role, status, and prospects of individual traditional Chinese medicine exercise protocol for soldiers in prevention and treatment of military training injuries

Abstract: The individual traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) exercise protocol for soldiers is a comprehensive intervention program developed specifically for grassroots military …