Pediatric vaccine limiting through age 23 months among U.S. military families

Abstract: Introduction: Recent work reported gaps in completion of the pediatric combined 7-vaccine series among U.S. military families; the role of vaccine hesitancy as a …

The Geriatric Scholars Program: Expanding the workforce equipped to care for the mental health needs of older Veterans

Abstract:In 2023, approximately 50% of the US veteran population was aged 65 or older, in comparison to 17% in this age cohort in the general US population. Older veterans have …

Appraisal of social interaction and social motivation in homeless-experienced Veterans: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: Objective: Initiatives developed by the Department of Veteran Affairs have reduced Veteran homelessness, but homeless-experienced veterans (HEVs) still face social …

Appraisal of social interaction and social motivation in homeless-experienced Veterans: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Initiatives developed by the Department of Veteran Affairs have reduced Veteran homelessness, but homeless-experienced veterans (HEVs) still face social …

Gambling-related harm as experienced by UK Armed Forces Veterans and affected others: A thematic framework analysis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Despite recognition of increased gambling vulnerability among military veterans, qualitative understanding of veterans' lived experiences of gambling harms, …

Long-term opioids in gout: A matched cohort study from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: Though used frequently to treat flare, risk of long-term opioid exposure in gout has not been well defined. In this study, we examined the hypothesis that …

Longitudinal predictors of alcohol use and problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in an at-risk Veteran sample

Abstract: Background: Individuals with pre-existing heavy alcohol use, prior traumatic exposures, and psychiatric disorders were considered an at-risk group for increased alcohol …

Longitudinal predictors of alcohol use and problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in an at-risk Veteran sample

Abstract: Background: Individuals with pre-existing heavy alcohol use, prior traumatic exposures, and psychiatric disorders were considered an at-risk group for increased alcohol …

Marital quality, PTSD symptomatology, and sleep: A study of aging Veterans from the RISE study

Abstract:Spousal relationships are proximal social influences on partnered (i.e., married or cohabitating) older adults’ sleep, often acting either as a protective or risk factor …

Regulation of cues vs cognitive behavioral therapy for binge eating and weight loss among Veterans: A feasibility and randomized clinical trial

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has the most empirical support for treatment of binge eating. Appetitive traits, including food responsiveness and satiety …

VA offers yearlong community care authorizations for 30 services

Abstract: The article reports that the Department of Veterans Affairs will extend new community care authorizations to one year for 30 standardized types of care, ensuring veterans …

Veterans crisis line use among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Veterans: Contact reasons and risk assessment, by gender

Abstract: Suicide rates have increased substantially among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) veterans, as well as among women veterans. The Veterans …