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Comparison of racial and ethnic mortality disparities among post-9/11 Veterans with and without traumatic brain injury to the total U.S. adult population

Abstract: Introduction: The extent of racial/ethnic disparities and whether they are attenuated in the Veteran population compared to the total US population is not well …

Phenotyping depression after mild traumatic brain injury: Evaluating the impact of multiple injury, gender, and injury context

Abstract: The chronic mental health consequences of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) are a leading cause of disability. This is surprising given the expectation of significant …

Persistent MRI findings unique to blast and repetitive mild TBI: Analysis of the CENC/LIMBIC cohort injury characteristics

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: MRI represents one of the clinical tools at the forefront of research efforts aimed at identifying diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers following traumatic …

Identifying clinical phenotypes of frontotemporal dementia in post-9/11 era Veterans using natural language processing

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) encompasses a clinically and pathologically diverse group of neurodegenerative disorders, yet little work has quantified the …

Traumatic brain injury and subsequent risk of brain cancer in US Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars

Abstract: Importance While brain cancer is rare, it has a very poor prognosis and few established risk factors. To date, epidemiologic work examining the potential association of …

Cannabis use disorder contributes to cognitive dysfunction in Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Background While emerging evidence supports a link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and progressive cognitive dysfunction in Veterans, there is insufficient …

The economic impact of cannabis use disorder and dementia diagnosis in Veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Background: Studies have demonstrated that individuals diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) frequently use medical and recreational cannabis to treat persistent …

Microstructural organization of distributed white matter associated with fine motor control in US service members with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is the most common form of brain injury. While most individuals recover from mTBI, roughly 20% experience persistent symptoms, …

Mental health treatment utilization among Gulf War era Veterans with probable alcohol use disorder

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is prevalent among veterans, and excessive alcohol use is associated with significant mental and physical health consequences. …

Sleep apnea among Gulf War Veterans: An examination of VA utilization rates, treatment initiation, and health outcomes

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among veterans is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated. The present study sought to: 1) characterize the prevalence and …

Prescribing trends of antiseizure drugs in women Veterans with epilepsy

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Antiseizure medications (ASMs) are frequently used for other indications, such as migraine, pain syndromes, and psychiatric disorders. Possible teratogenic …

Measuring the unmet needs of American military Veterans and their caregivers: Survey protocol of the HERO CARE survey

Abstract: Background: Empowering Veterans to age in place is a Department of Veterans Affairs priority. Family or unpaid caregivers play an important role in supporting Veterans to …