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Analysis of repeat hepatitis C viremia after sustained virologic response in a large cohort of US Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects >1% of the US population and a larger percentage of US veterans. Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medications …

Gut microbial composition is associated with symptom self-report in trauma-exposed Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Abstract: Iraq and Afghanistan War-era Veterans are at elevated risk for physical injuries and psychiatric illnesses, in particular the polytrauma triad of mild traumatic brain …

Mortality, hepatic decompensation, and cardiovascular outcomes in lean vs. non-lean metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) cirrhosis: A Veterans Affairs cohort study

Abstract: Background and aims: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has a global prevalence of 25%. Studies on incident liver and cardiovascular …

Multicomponent telerehabilitation program for Veterans with multimorbidity: A randomized controlled feasibility study

Abstract: Background: Older veterans with multimorbidity experience physical and social vulnerabilities that complicate receipt of and adherence to physical rehabilitation …

Advanced therapies in US Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease: A retrospective, active-comparator, new-user, cohort study

Abstract: Background: Uncertainty exists regarding patient outcomes when using TNF inhibitors versus other biological and targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs …

Challenges to cardiovascular health among female U.S. Veterans and future implications: A scoping review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, and U.S. female Veterans have higher rates of CVD compared to …

Feasibility and acceptability for light vs ion therapy, a fully remote, randomized clinical trial within the VA for light therapy to improve sleep in Veterans with and without traumatic brain injury: An mild traumatic brain injury 2 sponsored protocol

Abstract: Sleep-wake disturbances frequently present in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). These TBI-related sleep impairments confer significant burden and commonly …

Identifying and treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease among at-risk Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), an increasing public health concern, remains challenging to diagnose and risk-stratify. We …

Characteristics and healthcare utilization among aging Veterans in supported housing: A comparison with independently housed age-matched Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There is a large and growing population of older, formerly homeless adults living in permanent supportive housing, and there are concerns about …

Patterns and predictors of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among U.S. active duty service members, 2020-2022: Implications for future pandemics

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Vaccine mandates have been used to minimize the duty days lost and deaths attributable to infectious disease among active duty Service members (ADSMs). In …

Veterans may be seeing lower-quality clinicians in the Veterans Health Administration community care network

Abstract: With the rapid expansion of veterans' access to community care under the Veterans Affairs Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA …

Antihypertensive deprescribing and functional status in Veterans Affairs long-term care residents with and without dementia

Abstract: Background: Deprescribing antihypertensives is of growing interest in geriatric medicine, yet the impact on functional status is unknown. We emulated a target trial of …