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Impact of alcohol use disorder on inpatient hospitalizations: A comparison of outcomes between urban and rural Veterans Affairs hospitals

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality that disproportionately affects rural residents and Veterans. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate …

Incidence of self-reported bothersome tinnitus versus tinnitus diagnosis among U.S. Army Soldiers

Abstract: Purpose: U.S. Army Soldiers undergo annual audiometric surveillance to facilitate prevention of auditory injury. Soldiers are screened for bothersome tinnitus and …

Understanding tinnitus clinical care in the Veterans Health Administration and Department of Defense: Overview of survey results

Abstract: Purpose: In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Department of Defense (DOD) Tinnitus Working Group conducted a survey of DOD and VHA clinicians to evaluate …

A qualitative analysis of lived experiences, mental health treatment needs, and psychotherapeutic applications among Veterans with long COVID

Abstract: Long COVID remains a pressing health concern among Americans, with current data suggesting that 45% of those infected by COVID-19 experience at least one symptom of Long …

ACOG committee statement no. 12: Health care for women and gender-diverse active-duty and reserve uniformed service members and Veterans

Abstract: An increasing percentage of the active-duty and reserve uniformed services force are women, and they are the fastest growing population in the Veterans Health …

Adverse events involving telehealth in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Telehealth involves providing health care remotely using communication tools such as telephone, video, and remote patient monitoring. Research on telehealth …

Electrophysiological changes in the participants of the liquidation of the consequences of the Chornobyl accident and the military personnel of the Ukrainian defense forces recovering from coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Abstract: Objective: To conduct a clinical and neurophysiological study of Chornobyl clean-up workers and military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with previous …

Severe maternal morbidity and potential disparities by race and rurality among VA-covered births, 2010 to 2020

Abstract: Maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (SMM) are increasing in the United States, with disparities noted by race and rurality. This study examined trends in …

A new approach to study stochastic epigenetic mutations in sperm methylome of Vietnam war Veterans directly exposed to Agent Orange

Abstract: Among the various environmental pollutants, dioxin, a highly toxic and widely used compound, is associated with numerous adverse health effects, including a potentially …

Individual and catchment area factors associated with breast and cervical cancer screening within the military health system

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Breast and cervical cancer screening is critical to identifying cases at earlier stages in order to begin treatment earlier and improve survival. Screening …

Overview of pain in Ukrainian war injured

Abstract: Introduction: Our objective is to study the relationship between armed conflict injuries and pain and the treatments that have been applied to Ukrainian injured soldiers …