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Osseointegrated prostheses reduce reactive stability demands during walking in Service members with unilateral transfemoral amputation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Heightened fall risk following lower limb amputation can lead to adaptations during walking that increase proactive stability (e.g., a wider base of support). …

Predicting externalizing symptom trajectories in U.S. National Guard recruits: The role of adverse childhood experiences

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are strongly associated with increased risk of externalizing problems. Despite their prevalence in military populations, limited …

Feasibility randomized controlled trial of the mobile anger reduction intervention for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Dysregulated anger is a prevalent concern for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is associated with negative psychosocial outcomes. The tendency to …

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf War Era Cohort Study: Results from the thirty-year follow-up assessment

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Report the physical and mental health of a population-based cohort of Gulf War and Gulf Era veterans 30 years after the war. METHODS: A follow-up health …

Predictors of PTSD symptom reduction in a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled clinical trial

Abstract: Objective: In a secondary analysis of a randomized, sham-controlled trial, we prospectively investigated baseline comorbidities, demographics, and intervention as …

LGBTQ+ Veterans report greater subjective cognitive impairment and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

Abstract: Background: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or additional marginalized sexual/gender identities …

Shoulder instability in the U.S. military: A systematic review of epidemiology, operative management, and outcomes

Abstract: Background: Shoulder instability imposes a substantial burden in U.S. military populations, yet epidemiology and outcomes reporting is heterogeneous. This study aims to …

Perceived importance of obstetric quality measures to Veterans receiving community-based obstetric care

Abstract:Background: Racial and ethnic disparities in obstetric care persist in the United States. Veterans enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care receive obstetric …

Alcohol use and binge drinking among US college students by military Veteran status: Findings from the Healthy Minds study, 2021-2022

Abstract: Objective: We examined current alcohol use and binge drinking among college students, by Veteran status. Participants: Students that completed the 2021-2022 Healthy Minds …

Age-specific mental health profiles of combat Veterans: Post-traumatic stress disorder and related disorders

Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine how current age group (18-30, 31-50, 50 + years) is associated with PTSD symptoms, chronicity and social adaptation among US combat …

Veterans with service, emotional support, and companion dogs: Examining the relationship between demographics, health characteristics, and intensity of human–dog relationships

Abstract: Dog ownership may be an effective nonpharmacological, rehabilitative approach to improve veterans’ mental health and well-being. For three functional types of …

Identification and management of incidental findings in a Veteran's lung cancer screening program

Abstract:Background: Incidental findings (IFs) are common on low dose CT obtained during lung cancer screening (LCS). The identification and management of clinically significant …