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Patients receive care for chronic pancreatitis in a VA system with low diagnostic confidence

Abstract: Background and Aims: With the exception of late-stage disease, making an accurate diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis remains a significant clinical challenge. Using …

Veterans’ needs in aged care: Final report

Abstract: This research was undertaken to identify and synthesise existing research on older veterans, and their families’ experiences and needs in aged care. The project was …

Vigorous physical activity is associated with white matter volume in post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the relationship of physical activity levels on white matter volume in post-9/11 veterans. METHODS: The study consisted of …

Blood pressure control among Veterans with high cardiovascular disease risk

Abstract: Objective: Blood pressure (BP) control reduces risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the major cause of disability and mortality among the nine million U.S. Veterans …

Infra-low frequency neurofeedback impact on post-concussive symptoms of headache, insomnia and attention disorder: Results of a randomized control trial

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to ascertain the impact infra-low-frequency neurofeedback (ILF NFB), a new paradigm in the field, has on post-concussive symptoms of …

Prevalence of unilateral, asymmetric, and bilateral tinnitus in military personnel and its impact on disability

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to describe the prevalence of unilateral, asymmetric, and bilateral tinnitus by severity of tinnitus across hearing sensitivity within the …

Associations of chronic pain and PTSD factors among military personnel: An exploration of the mutual maintenance model

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain is common among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) service members and Veterans. This has prompted investigators to develop theoretical models that …

Impact of gender identity field in the Veterans Health Administration electronic health record, 2016‒2023

Abstract: Objectives: To distinguish differences in physical and mental health between transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) veterans identified via diagnostic codes, …

Measurement matters for transgender Veterans' visibility in the electronic health record

Abstract: The article discusses a study by Leder and colleagues, published in the issue which examined how adding a self-reported gender identity field to the electronic health …

Virtual and in-person chronic pain management outcomes: A retrospective observational study

Abstract:Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated alternate modes of delivery of chronic pain management programs. The aim of this retrospective observational study was to …

An analysis of the U.S. Department of Defense's military health readiness assessments

Abstract: Congress mandates that the Department of Defense (DoD) assess and monitor the health readiness of the armed forces. Accordingly, DoD implements a suite of health …

Area deprivation, fragmented care, and colectomy case acuity in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Colectomy for benign or malignant disease may be elective, urgent, or emergent. Data suggest successively worse outcomes for nonelective colectomy. Limited …