• Author: Charles Faselis
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Patterns and trends in prevalent central nervous system stimulant use in US Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) may experience cognitive and behavioral symptoms resembling attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder …

Oral magnesium and outcomes in US Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Magnesium deficiency is associated with poor outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF), but less is known about the impact of oral magnesium …

Long-term changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and incidence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among US Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Poor cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) has been identified …

Cardiorespiratory fitness and colorectal cancer incidence in US Veterans: A cohort study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), objectively measured by standardized exercise treadmill test (ETT), and colorectal cancer …

Cardiorespiratory fitness and colorectal cancer incidence in US Veterans: A cohort study

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), objectively measured by standardized exercise treadmill test (ETT), and colorectal cancer …

Serum magnesium, prescribed magnesium replacement and cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes: A national cohort study in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: To investigate the relationship between serum magnesium levels, prescribed oral magnesium replacement, and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in …

Identification and outcomes of KDIGO-defined chronic kidney disease in 1.4 million U.S. Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: Aims: According to the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guideline, the definition of chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires the presence of abnormal …

Cardiorespiratory fitness and risk of alzheimer's disease and related dementias among American veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with improved health and survival. Less is known about its association with Alzheimer's disease and related …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision of dialysis service and mortality in Veterans receiving maintenance hemodialysis in the VA: An interrupted time-series analysis

Abstract: Introduction: According to the US Renal Data System (USRDS), patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) on maintenance dialysis had higher mortality during early …