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Effects of TBI history and sleep on subjective cognition in Veterans: A VA Million Veteran Program study

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health issue often linked to cognitive dysfunction, with poor sleep further compounding these difficulties. While poor …

Identification of a subgroup of post-9/11 Veterans with unique combat experiences and worse clinical outcomes

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Prior studies have examined the influence of military deployments and combat exposure on post-9/11 Veterans' health and well-being. Fewer studies, however, …

Traumatic brain injury, environmental exposures, and subjective cognition in post-9/11 Veterans enrolled in the VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Using data from the VA Million Veteran Program (MVP), this study aimed to (1) examine rates of environmental exposures as a function of traumatic brain injury (TBI) …

An evaluation and comparison of traumatic brain injury data sources within the VA Million Veteran Program: A descriptive epidemiological study

Abstract: With the increased use and availability of electronic health record (EHR) data, population-based traumatic brain injury (TBI) research has received growing attention. …

Curation and validation of electronic medical record-based dementia diagnoses in the Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Background: The age distribution and diversity of the VA Million Veteran Program (MVP) cohort make it a valuable resource for studying the genetics of Alzheimer's disease …

Cognitive symptoms in Veterans with migraine or traumatic brain injury: a Million Veteran Program study

Abstract: Objective: To examine the spectrum and severity of cognitive symptoms in veterans with migraine, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or both; and to evaluate the extent to …

PTSD moderates the association between subjective cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers in older Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and subjective cognitive decline (SCD) are independent risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia, but the …

APOE×BDNF interaction and poorer cognitive outcomes among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury: An exploratory study

Abstract: Objective: The authors examined the interaction between apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met alleles on neuropsychological …

Subjective cognitive concerns, APOE ε4, PTSD symptoms, and risk for dementia among older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are associated with self-reported problems with cognition as well as risk for …

Prospective memory performance in Veterans with and without histories of mild traumatic brain injury: effect of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 genotype

Abstract: Objective: Identifying factors that moderate cognitive outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is crucial. Prospective memory (PM) is a cognitive domain of …

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 …

Exploring interactions between traumatic brain injury history and gender on medical comorbidities in military Veterans: An epidemiological analysis in the VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Epidemiological studies of medical comorbidities and possible gender differences associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are limited, especially among military …