• Author: Amy L. Byers
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Associations of cannabis and tobacco use with suicide attempt, suicide death, and overdose death among Veterans prescribed opioid analgesics

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Little is known if cannabis and tobacco use are indicators of suicide-related risks. This longitudinal study examined associations between cannabis and …

Sexual trauma, suicide, and overdose in a national cohort of older Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Little is known about the association between military sexual trauma (MST) and risk for suicide-related outcomes later in life. OBJECTIVE: To determine the …

Risk of incident mild cognitive impairment and dementia soon after leaving incarceration among a US Veteran population

Abstract: Objectives: Increasing numbers of older adults are reentering community following incarceration (i.e., reentry), yet risk of incident neurodegenerative disorders …

Data resource profile: The Veterans Affairs—Health and Retirement Study Aging Veteran Cohort

Abstract:Constituting 72% of all living United States (US) Veterans, adults 50 and older represent the majority of Veterans Health Administration (VA) users [1]. VA administrative …

Comorbidities, healthcare use, and contact with healthcare transition services in older Veterans after incarceration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Health Care for Reentry Veterans (HCRV) program was established to support community reintegration for veterans after incarceration. Yet, it is unclear …

A national study of clinical discussions about cannabis use among Veteran patients prescribed opioids

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veterans Health Administration tracks urine drug tests (UDTs) among patients on long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) and recommends discussing the health …

Military sexual trauma and menopause symptoms among midlife women Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sexual assault and/or sexual harassment during military service (military sexual trauma (MST)) can have medical and mental health consequences. Most MST …

Comparative mRNA booster effectiveness against death or hospitalization with covid-19 pneumonia across at-risk US Veteran populations

Abstract: Studies of comparative mRNA booster effectiveness among high-risk populations can inform mRNA booster-specific guidelines. The study emulated a target trial of COVID-19 …

A national population-based study of cannabis use and correlates among U.S. Veterans prescribed opioids in primary care

Abstract: Background: Cannabis is marketed as a treatment for pain. There is limited data on the prevalence of cannabis use and its correlates among Veterans prescribed opioids. …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, suicide, and unintended overdose death in later life: A national cohort study of veterans aged 50 and older

Abstract: Although studies have shown posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with risk of suicide, the relationship in later life, especially for overdose death, remains …

Long-term Psychoactive Medications, Polypharmacy, and Risk of Suicide and Unintended Overdose Death Among Midlife and Older Women Veterans

Abstract: Rates of suicide and unintended overdose death are high among midlife and older women, yet there is paucity of data identifying women at greatest risk. Psychoactive …

Prevalence of dementia and mild cognitive impairment before incarceration

Abstract: Background: Accumulating evidence indicates that behaviors in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias could result in incarceration. Yet, the proportion of persons …