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Characteristics of lateral clavicle fractures treated with coracoclavicular ligament repair or reconstruction in a military population

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Lateral clavicle fractures comprise a minority of all clavicle fractures and are associated with high rates of nonunion when managed nonoperatively. Various …

Every-other-day iron supplementation in male Veterans with iron deficiency anaemia

Abstract: Background: Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is prevalent in the male veteran population and requires iron replacement. Current data on alternate-day dosing for oral iron …

Incorporating structured and unstructured data sources to identify and characterize hereditary cancer testing among Veterans with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Abstract: Purpose: This study introduces an integrated approach using structured and unstructured data from an electronic health record to identify and characterize patient …

Dietary cholesterol and myocardial infarction in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Background: Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Coronary artery disease can lead to major complications including …

Trends of opioid use following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A 10-year longitudinal study of the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: The United States Veteran Health Administration (VHA) cares for a substantial group of patients who are at higher risk of substance abuse in comparison to the …

Analysis of inflammatory cytokine levels in sinonasal secretions of Gulf War Veterans with and without Gulf War illness

Abstract: Background: Gulf war illness (GWI) is a chronic, multisystemic disease that has been reported to impact one third of Veterans from the Persian Gulf War (1990–1991). …

Disordered eating among military adolescents presenting for annual health visits at a naval clinic

Abstract: Introduction: The purpose of this study was to estimate disordered eating behavior (DEB) prevalence in military dependent adolescents, compare it to previous reports in …

Chronic pain as a long-term burden for Veterans

Abstract: Chronic pain has often been demonstrated to have significant downstream effects on quality of life, mental and physical health, and can have severe economic and social …

Major adverse cardiovascular events among black and white Veterans receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the cornerstone treatment strategy for men diagnosed with high-risk prostate cancer (PC) but may increase risk for major …

Major adverse cardiovascular events among Black and White Veterans receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the cornerstone treatment strategy for men diagnosed with high-risk prostate cancer (PC) but may increase risk for major …

Self-awareness of soldiers regarding risk factors for cardiovascular diseases

Abstract: Objectives: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death in Europe. There are more and more young people and middle-aged patients with obesity, …

Examining the epigenetic transmission of risk for chronic pain associated with paternal post-traumatic stress disorder: A focus on Veteran populations

Abstract: Chronic pain is a public health problem that significantly reduces quality of life. Although the aetiology is often unknown, recent evidence suggests that susceptibility …