• Author: Kristine Yaffe
Clear all

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 …

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 …

Inviting Veterans into enrollment in Alzheimer's disease research centers (INVITE-ADRC): An NIA and VA-sponsored initiative to increase Veteran participation in aging and dementia research

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Older military veterans often present with unique and complex risk factors for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias. Increasing veteran …

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 …

Associations between traumatic brain injury and cognitive decline among older male veterans: a twin study

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are associated with increased risk of dementia, but whether lifetime TBI influences cognitive trajectories in …

Telehealth delivery of group-format cognitive rehabilitation to older Veterans with traumatic brain injury: a mixed methods pilot study

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common among Veterans and may interact with aging, increasing risk for negative cognitive, emotional, and functional outcomes. However, no …

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 …

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 …