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A multivariable model to predict risk of dementia or death in older Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with increased risk of both death and dementia in older adults, but no prognostic models currently …

Understanding racial disparities in dementia prevalence among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Black and Hispanic older adults have greater incidence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias relative to White adults, but factors underlying these …

Intimate partner violence, mental health, and aging-related health among men and women Veterans across the lifespan

Abstract: BACKGROUND: A growing body of evidence suggests adverse health outcomes related to intimate partner violence (IPV), including traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, most …

Military Sexual Trauma in Older Women Veterans: Prevalence and Comorbidities

Abstract: Background: Recent attention has highlighted the common occurrence and health consequences of military sexual trauma (MST) in younger women veterans. However, almost …

Traumatic Brain Injury and Long-Term Risk of Stroke Among US Military Veterans

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results in cerebrovascular injury and has been associated with shorter-term (i.e.,

Sex, race, and risk of dementia diagnosis after traumatic brain injury among older veterans

This study investigates whether sex and race differences exist in dementia diagnosis risk associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) among older veterans.

Military-Related Risk factors in Female Veterans and Risk of Dementia

Abstract: The objective of this study is to determine whether diagnoses of traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression, alone or in …