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Determining the feasibility and acceptability of a randomized telehealth pilot study for Veterans with chronic multisymptom illness

Abstract: BackgroundThe shift toward a patient-centered and whole health care model offers a promising approach for the management of symptoms among veterans with chronic …

Smoking cessation screening and treatment among Veterans with multiple sclerosis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States and disproportionately affects veterans. While smoking cessation is the goal …

Travel health needs of children in U.S. military families stationed abroad

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: While the U.S. DoD mandates preventive health measures for service members overseas, the health needs of their accompanying children are poorly described. …

Incidence of medical complexity in military-connected children

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Children with medical complexity (CMC) are at substantially increased risk for adverse health outcomes and mortality, justifying programs and …

Clonal hematopoiesis in Gulf War Veterans

Abstract:Veterans of the 1990–1991 Gulf War (GW) endured exposures from oil well fire smoke, pesticides, burn pits, depleted uranium, jet fuel, chemical warfare, and nerve …

Mortality among Veterans with opioid use disorder after medical hospitalization

Abstract: Importance: Hospitalization is a critical period for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), marked by increased risk of mortality after discharge. Objective: To …

The Omega-3 index in military personnel: A systematic review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFA), primarily eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have received considerable …

Treatment barriers and preferences among Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain and alcohol use in primary care

Abstract: Chronic pain and alcohol use commonly co-occur and are associated with considerable functional impairment. Many patients with chronic pain present to primary care, and …

Associations between physiological indicators of cochlear deafferentation and listening effort in military Veterans with normal audiograms

Abstract: Cochlear synaptopathy, a type of cochlear deafferentation that impacts the synapses between the inner hair cells and the afferent auditory nerve fibers, is predicted to …

Profiling "noncombat" musculoskeletal injuries in special operations forces: A systematic review

Abstract: Background: Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel are at a high risk of musculoskeletal (MSK) injury. The aims of this systematic review were to a) profile MSK …

Successful management of battlefield traumatic cardiac arrest using the abdominal aortic and junctional tourniquet (AAJT): A case series

Abstract: The Russo-Ukrainian war's prolonged warfare, resource constraints, and extended evacuation times have forced significant adaptations in Ukraine's medical system - …