• Author: Joseph L. Goulet
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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 …

Incident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among Veterans by gender identity: A cohort study

Abstract:Background: Transgender and gender diverse (trans) populations are at elevated risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Objective: Measure the association …

The impact of chiropractic care on opioid prescriptions in Veterans Health Administration patients receiving low back pain care

Abstract:Background: Key nonpharmacologic therapies, including those routinely provided by chiropractors, are recommended first-line treatments for low back pain (LBP). Little is …

The impact of chiropractic care on opioid prescriptions in Veterans Health Administration patients receiving low back pain care

Abstract: Background: Key nonpharmacologic therapies, including those routinely provided by chiropractors, are recommended first-line treatments for low back pain (LBP). Little is …

LGBTQ+ status and sex of record in Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder: Demographics, comorbidities, and outpatient encounters

Abstract: Objectives: This study aims to analyze differences between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) and non-LGBTQ+ Veterans with post-traumatic stress …

Prevalent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among Veterans by sexual orientation

Abstract: Background: Seven million lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults will be aged >50?years by 2030; assessing and addressing their risk for cardiovascular disease is …

Guideline concordant opioid therapy in Veterans receiving VA and community care

Abstract: Guideline concordant opioid therapy is a key part of the concerted effort to address the opioid crisis in the United States. The study aimed to compare the rates of …

The association of pain screening and pain level with suicide among U.S. Veterans with comorbid musculoskeletal and bipolar disorder diagnoses

Abstract: Background: High suicide rates are documented among persons with bipolar disorder diagnoses and pain diagnoses, but few studies have examined the association of pain with …

Impact of complementary health approaches on opioid prescriptions among Veterans with musculoskeletal disorders – A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: To examine whether complementary and integrative health approaches mitigate opioid prescriptions for pain and whether the relationship differs by post-dramatic stress …

Self-injurious unnatural death among Veterans with HIV: A nested case-control study

Abstract: Objective: People living with HIV (PWH) are at increased risk of suicide and death from unintentional causes compared with people living without HIV. Broadening the …

Non-affirmation minority stress, internalized transphobia, and subjective cognitive decline among transgender and gender diverse Veterans aged 45 years and older

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To examine the associations of two measures of minority stress, non-affirmation minority stress and internalized transphobia, with subjective cognitive …

Metformin prescription for U.S. Veterans with prediabetes, 2010-2019

Abstract: Affecting an estimated 88 million Americans, prediabetes increases the risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and independently, cardiovascular disease, …