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Re-identifying yourself: a qualitative study of veteran views on implantable BCI for mobility and communication in ALS

Abstract: Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to assist with mobility and communication is an active area of research in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Implantable BCI …

Veterans Employment: Promising VA Technology Education Pilot Would Benefit from Better Outcome Measures and Plans for Improvement

Abstract: The federal government helps veterans pursue skills needed in the civilian workforce. Specifically, the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 …

Paradoxical age-related improvement in mental health in U.S. military Veterans: Results from the national health and resilience in Veterans study

Abstract: To determine whether a seemingly "paradoxical" trend whereby mental health improves as a function of age despite declining physical and cognitive health occurs in U.S. …

Annual Foot Exams are Associated with Reduced Incident Amputation among Older Veterans with Diabetes

Abstract: We conducted a secondary data analysis to evaluate the association between annual foot exams and incident lower extremity amputations (LEA) among older veterans with …

Mental and physical health factors related to dual use of veterans affairs and non-veterans affairs healthcare among U.S. reserve soldiers

Abstract: This study examined the association between mental and physical health factors and dual use of Veterans' Affairs (VA) and non-VA healthcare among previously deployed male …

Aggression and violent behavior in the military: Self-reported conflict tactics in a sample of service members and veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Irritability, angry outbursts, and aggression are common among individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although aggression can be a problem among many …

Trajectories of functioning in a population-based sample of veterans: contributions of moral injury, PTSD, and depression

Abstract: Although research has shown that exposure to potentially traumatic and morally injurious events is associated with psychological symptoms among veterans, knowledge …

Local Effect of Ballistic Fragments Embedded Along the Carotid Sheath of a Porcine Animal Model

Abstract: Energized ballistic fragments from improvised explosive devices were the most common cause of injury to coalition service personnel during conflicts in Iraq and …

The Role of PTSD Symptom Severity and Relationship Functioning in Male and Female Veterans' Mental Health Service Use

Abstract: Previous research has shown that difficulties in intimate relationships promote mental health treatment seeking for male veterans, but findings for female veterans have …

Modeling Education Deserts for Veterans and Military Families in the Southern United States

Abstract: Despite billions of dollars invested in educational benefits for veterans and active-duty military families under the U.S. Post-9/11 GI Bill, many prospective students …

Advance care directive preferences in women Veterans: A snapshot

Abstract: Prior research characterizes mainly male veteran preferences at end of life using the Veterans Administration Advance Directive (VA AD), there has been no specific …

Diagnosis and treatment patterns of Peyronie’s disease among different racial, ethnic, and regional groups in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: Peyronie’s Disease, which is known to have racial/ethnic disparities in the general population, has never been studied in the veteran population. We compared the …