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Factors associated with persistent posttraumatic stress disorder among U.S. military service members and veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have long-term and far-reaching impacts on health and social and occupational functioning. This study examined …

Significant association between catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) Val158/108Met polymorphism and cognitive function in veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Core features of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are cognitive disturbances. Enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) degrades dopamine primarily in prefrontal …

Meta-analysis of self-reported health symptoms in 1990–1991 Gulf War and Gulf War-era veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Across diverse groups of Gulf War (GW) veterans, reports of musculoskeletal pain, cognitive dysfunction, unexplained fatigue, chronic diarrhoea, rashes and …

Gambling Disorder in Veterans: A Review of the Literature and Implications for Future Research

Abstract: To review the scientifc literature examining gambling behavior in military veterans in order to summarize factors associated with gambling behavior in this population. …

Impulse oscillometry measurement of distal airways obstruction in depleted uranium‐exposed Gulf War veterans

Abstract: Introduction: A cohort of Gulf War I veterans who sustained exposure to depleted uranium undergoes biennial surveillance for potential uranium-related health effects. We …

Vocational Rehabilitation for Veterans With Felony Histories and Mental Illness: 12-Month Outcomes

Abstract: Lack of employment is an important barrier to successful reintegration encountered by those released from prison with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders. …

Reintegration of Military Nurse Veterans

Abstract: This research focuses on how measures of mindfulness, spirituality, and storytelling affect the reintegration of 159 military nurses after service in a combat zone. …

Trial of Prazosin for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Military Veterans

Abstract: In randomized trials, prazosin, an α1-adrenoreceptor antagonist, has been effective in alleviating nightmares associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in …

Setting the Research Agenda for Preventing Infections From Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: This is a commentary which outlines the research agenda for preventing infections in the Veterans Health Administration.

Relationship between symptoms and family relationships in Veterans with serious mental illness

Abstract: Little is known about how the symptoms experienced by individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) affect family relationships. This study assessed the association …

The Importance of Parents' Community Connections for Adolescent Well-being : An Examination of Military Families

Abstract: Drawing from the Social Organization Theory of Action and Change (SOAC), this analysis of 223 military families, including active duty (AD) military and civilian …

Mental Health Across the Reproductive Cycle in Women Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Premenstrual, perinatal, and/or perimenopausal psychiatric problems require specific screening, assessment, and treatment strategies. The scope of these …