• Author: Feng Xia
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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 …

Psychiatric disorders are common among older US Veterans prior to traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: To estimate the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and alcohol and substance use …

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 …

Association of Race and Ethnicity With Incidence of Dementia Among Older Adults

Abstract: Importance: The racial and ethnic diversity of the US, including among patients receiving their care at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is increasing. Dementia …

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 …