• Author: Christopher T Rentsch
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A multi-ancestry genetic study of pain intensity in 598,339 Veterans

Abstract: Chronic pain is a common problem, with more than one-fifth of adult Americans reporting pain daily or on most days. It adversely affects the quality of life and imposes …

Hypertension control during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: a cohort study among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: We sought to examine whether disruptions in follow-up intervals contributed to hypertension control. BACKGROUND: …

Herpes zoster and risk of incident Parkinson's disease in US Veterans: A matched cohort study

Abstract: Background: Although some systemic infections are associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), the relationship between herpes zoster (HZ) and PD is unclear.Objective: The …