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Affect, coping, and self-harm among Veterans with comorbid serious mental illness and chronic pain: A pilot study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Among individuals with serious mental illness, chronic pain is an impairing and understudied comorbid condition. Although affective and behavioral treatment …

Age comparisons of endometrial cancer clinicopathology and treatment in the United States Military Health System

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Endometrial cancer incidence is rising in the United States, including among women younger than 50 years, raising concern for women serving on active duty, …

Factors influencing access to cognitive rehabilitation referrals among Veterans with moderate-severe traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Examine whether self-reported cognitive symptoms, an indicator of need, were associated with the likelihood that Veterans with moderate-severe traumatic brain …

Feasibility and preliminary effects of non-immersive virtual reality motor-cognitive treadmill training in older Veterans: A single-arm pilot study

Abstract:Background: Daily life involves the successful completion of dual task walking activities and is a dynamic integration of motor and cognitive skills to meet environmental …

The effects of military occupation on semen analysis

Abstract: Introduction: Infertility is becoming increasingly common, with a large contribution from male factor infertility. The majority of active-duty service members are men in …

The role of brain structure in explaining physical functioning in male Veterans with impaired kidney function

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience deficits in physical function and cardiorespiratory fitness at higher rates than older adults …

Actionable medications in Australian Vietnam War Veterans: Implications for pre-emptive pharmacogenetic testing

Abstract: Purpose of research: Describe prescribing patterns in Australian Vietnam veterans, identify CYP2C19-metabolised medications using established pharmacogenetic (PGx) …

Appropriate clinical response following opioid overdose: A retrospective analysis within the Veterans Health Administration system

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Opioid overdose (OD) remains a pressing public health crisis in the United States, with substantial gaps in postoverdose care, particularly among veterans. …

Early prediction of Alzheimer's disease using longitudinal electronic health records of US military Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Early prediction of Alzheimer's disease is important for timely intervention and treatment. We examine whether machine learning on longitudinal electronic …

LiverRisk score (LRS) predicts long-term liver-related outcomes in a cohort of Veterans without evidence of liver disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasing and disproportionately affects Hispanics. The LiverRisk Score (LRS), a …

Assessing nonresponse bias in a 30-year study of Gulf War and Gulf Era Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cohort studies of veterans are critical for understanding the long-term health effects of deployment and toxic exposures. However, longitudinal research is …

Return to duty rates in active-duty military: Comparing minimally invasive and open cervical spine surgery

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military medical readiness plays a significant role in global military operations. While the severity of combat-related trauma is evident, musculoskeletal …