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  • Author: Sumedha Chhatre
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The impact of opioid use associated with curative-intent cancer surgery on safe opioid prescribing practice among Veterans: An observational study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Opioid exposure during cancer therapy may increase long-term unsafe opioid prescribing. This study sought to determine the rates of coprescription of …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Veterans crisis line use among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Veterans: Contact reasons and risk assessment, by gender

Abstract: Suicide rates have increased substantially among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) veterans, as well as among women veterans. The Veterans …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Gender comparison of Veterans crisis line risk ratings and consequent suicidal self-directed violence outcomes during the COVID era

Abstract: Introduction: Improving gender-sensitive suicide prevention programming for women veterans is crucial. Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) is a preventive strategy used by the US …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Relationship between veterans crisis line risk rating and subsequent suicidal self‐directed violence among veteran callers: a gender comparison

Abstract: Disparities in suicide rates by veteran status are particularly striking for women. Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) is a preventive strategy. Objectives: Examine the …

Mental Health Peer reviewed