• Theme: Physical Health
Clear all

Creation of an interactive dashboard to facilitate early detection of cardiac amyloidosis in African American Veterans

Abstract: Background:Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is an underdiagnosed cause of heart failure (HF) that disproportionately impacts men of African descent. Without a standardized method …

Do drug and opioid use vary by spousal sexual orientation and military status

Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to explore the differences in illicit drug use and opioid misuse according to the sexual orientation of spouses in the military and …

Effects of the leisure-time physical activity environment on odds of glycemic control among a nationwide cohort of United States Veterans with a new type-2 diabetes diagnosis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study examined associations between access to leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) facilities and parks and repeated measures of glycated hemoglobin …

Insights into recovery: A qualitative analysis of primary care provider perspectives on treating Veterans with opioid use disorder in the VA primary care setting

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) has prioritized addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) due to rising opioid overdose rates among Veterans, aiming to …

Mortality among Veterans with serious mental illness who were lost to VHA care

Abstract: Importance: Continuity of care for Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI) is a priority for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), as gaps in care are common and …

Multidisciplinary case review committee: Comprehensive referral source for evaluation and treatment of high-risk exertional injuries fostering safe and expeditious return to duty decisions

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Exertion-related injuries (ERIs) affect Service Members (SM) worldwide with a direct impact on force readiness. Recent evidence has identified that the …

Osteoporosis amongst testicular cancer survivors: Long term follow-up of the Veterans Affairs Health System

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Testicular cancer (TC) is the most common malignancy among young males and is associated with cure rates over 95%. However, the long-term health …

Preoperative glycemic control and acute endophthalmitis after cataract surgery in United States Veterans with diabetes mellitus

Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate whether preoperative glycemic control is predictive of acute endophthalmitis after cataract surgery. DESIGN: Retrospective case-control study. …

Group integrated exercise versus recovery class for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: There are no reported randomized trials testing exercise versus an active comparator for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This randomized clinical trial assessed the …

Inequities in time-to-follow-up care and administrative action after low back pain diagnosis in active duty service members

Abstract: As healthcare systems adopt data-driven methods to determine resource allocation for treating low back pain (LBP), it is critical to evaluate equity in time-to-follow-up …

Treatment and survival of U.S. Vietnam Veterans with concurrent lymphoid malignancies

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In Vietnam veterans, exposure to military toxicants, such as Agent Orange, may be associated with lymphoid malignancies. Toxicant exposure may increase the …

The role of the working alliance in improving outcomes among Veterans with Gulf War Illness: a longitudinal study

Abstract: Military Veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI), a "medically unexplained" persistent physical syndrome (PPS), have difficult experiences of care, in part, due to …