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Distinct functional magnetic resonance imaging connectivity patterns and cortical volume variations associated with repetitive blast exposure in special operations forces members

Abstract: Background: Special operations forces members often face multiple blast injuries and have a higher risk of traumatic brain injury. However, the relationship between …

Eating disorder screening measures in post-9/11 Veteran men and women

Abstract: Eating disorders (EDs) are among the deadliest psychiatric disorders but are underdetected in health care settings, and the majority of people with these conditions do …

Effect of surgical treatment on mental health, disability and quality of life in active military and law enforcement personnel with non-specific chronic low back pain: A retrospective study

Abstract: Background Military and law enforcement personnel face an increased risk of chronic low back pain (CLBP), yet evidence on the outcomes of surgical treatment in these …

Evidence-based SGLT2 inhibitor and GLP-1 receptor agonist use by race in the VA healthcare system

Abstract: Importance: Adoption of novel therapeutics often lags for Black versus non-Hispanic White patients. Seminal clinical trials established the cardiovascular efficacy of …

Exercise intolerance among active-duty service members with persistent symptoms related to mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objectives: Exercise intolerance (EI) after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has been explored in the acute phase of injury, but little is known about this disorder …

Facilitators and barriers to accessing care for Veterans with brain injury: Veterans Affairs provider perspectives

Abstract: Objectives: To identify facilitators and barriers to accessing care for Veterans with brain injury. Design: The study used an access to health care framework, one to …

Factors contributing to performance validity test (PVT) and symptom validity test (SVT) performance in a Veteran TBI sample

Abstract:Objective: To examine the association between the validity cut scores of Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI) (NIM5 >12, LOW6>13, Validity-10>22, NSI Total Score>58) …

Lessons from refining a focus group protocol with Veterans: Adapted think-alouds and accommodated focus groups for persons with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objectives: To improve research involving people with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Project I-HEAL sought to refine a focus group guide for those who may have cognitive …

Metabolic syndrome among testicular cancer survivors: Long-term follow-up of the Veterans Affairs Health System

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The 5-year survival rate for patients with testicular germ cell tumors (TC) is excellent. However, these survivors are at an increased risk for metabolic …

Military Veterans’ psychological health and physical activity following separation from service

Abstract: The transition from military to civilian life can bring about substantive challenges for United States (U.S.) veterans. The purpose of this study was to examine …

Neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage is not associated with adverse outcomes following elective spine surgery in older Veterans

Abstract: Background: In the US, over half of all cervical and lumbar arthrodesis spine surgeries are for people >= 60 years of age. The extent to which adverse outcomes vary by …

Optimizing drug-resistant epilepsy identification in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Accurate identification of drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) is crucial for accurate disease measurement, effective clinical intervention and improved patient …