• Author: Lisa A. Brenner
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Divergent trends in accidental deaths since return from an Afghanistan/Iraq deployment among Army soldiers

Abstract: PURPOSE: Accidental death is a leading cause of mortality among military members and Veterans; however, knowledge is limited regarding time-dependent risk following …

Factors influencing adherence to insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea treatments among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand factors influencing adherence to recommended treatment for insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among Veterans with mild traumatic brain …

Suicide among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Veterans: Rates and methods, 2005–2019

Abstract: Knowledge of suicide rates and methods among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Veterans remains sparse. Age- and sex-specific suicide rates, …

Identifying and predicting subgroups of Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury based on distinct configurations of postconcussive symptom endorsement: a latent class analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify distinct subgroups of veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) based on configurations of postconcussive symptom (PCS) endorsement, and to …

Longitudinal influence of prescribed antidepressants on fecal and oral microbiomes among Veterans with major depressive disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of a new course of antidepressant monotherapy on gut and oral microbiomes and the relationship to …

Impulsivity and psychiatric diagnoses as mediators of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Tweet: Negative urgency impulsivity mediates the relationship between TBI and suicidal ideation, revealing a treatment target for suicidality.

Factors influencing shared decision-making for insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea treatment among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: We elicited perspectives of clinical stakeholders and Veterans regarding barriers and facilitators to implementing shared decision-making (SDM) for …

Association of homelessness and diet on the gut microbiome: a United States-Veteran microbiome project (US-VMP) study

Abstract: Although there are known stressors related to homelessness as well as chronic health conditions experienced by those without stable housing, there has been limited work …

Women Veterans' perspectives, experiences, and preferences for firearm lethal means counseling discussions

Abstract: Aims: Firearms have become an increasingly common method of suicide among women Veterans, yet this population has rarely been a focus in firearm suicide prevention …

A cross-sectional study of correlations among blood-based biomarkers for intestinal permeability: a pilot study of United States Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms

Abstract: While many studies of intestinal permeability (IP) are focused on those with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, there is a rising trend to analyze IP among individuals with …

Cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention among veterans receiving substance use disorder treatment: results from a randomized trial

Abstract: Veterans receiving substance use disorder (SUD) treatment are at a clear elevated risk for engaging in suicidal behaviors. Intervening to reduce suicide risk during an …

Efficacy of an internet-delivered intervention for improving insomnia severity and functioning in Veterans: Randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite a growing evidence base that internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (iCBT-I) is associated with decreased insomnia severity, its …