• Author: Brian C. Lund
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Veterans with chronic pain: Examining gender differences in pain type, overlap, and the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Women are more likely to experience multiple overlapping pain conditions (MOPCs) relative to men. Post-traumatic stress disorder can negatively impact the …

Incidence of immune-related adverse events in US Veterans treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors

Abstract: Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are associated with potentially severe immune-related adverse events (irAEs). Emerging clinical practice reports have …

Continuation of buprenorphine during hospitalization and subsequent retention in therapy: an observational study in Veterans Administration hospitals

Abstract: Background: Inpatient hospitalization has the potential to disrupt buprenorphine therapy. Objective: Among patients receiving outpatient buprenorphine prior to admission, …

A population-based investigation into the prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome in United States military Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness characterized by persistent fatigue among other symptoms. Pain symptoms are common and included in the diagnostic …

Race differences in Veteran's affairs emergency department utilization

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: African Americans (AAs) experience disparities in chronic pain care. This study aimed to identify the rates of emergency department (ED) utilization for …