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Parkinson's disease and risk of melanoma in United States Veterans: A Veterans Affairs Cancer Registry retrospective cohort study

Abstract:Epidemiologic studies suggest an association between Parkinson's disease (PD) and melanoma, although mechanisms remain unclear. Shared immune dysregulation, oxidative …

Association between environmental exposures to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and military Veterans cancer determination

Abstract: This study involved evaluating whether cumulative exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was associated with kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and …

Differences in race and gender of retired servicemembers in the decision to reenlist

Abstract:The purpose of the study was to examine the race and gender differences among retired enlisted service members in work self-determination regarding the decision to …

Associations of cannabis and tobacco use with suicide attempt, suicide death, and overdose death among Veterans prescribed opioid analgesics

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Little is known if cannabis and tobacco use are indicators of suicide-related risks. This longitudinal study examined associations between cannabis and …

Barriers to and facilitators of measurement-based care in posttraumatic stress disorder treatment: A systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Measurement-based care (MBC) involves routine monitoring of patient-reported outcomes to inform clinical decision-making. Despite evidence demonstrating its …

Utilization and cost of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinics for service members and Veterans treated in VA polytrauma rehabilitation centers for traumatic brain injury: A VA TBI model systems study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the post-injury utilization and cost of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient care in a cohort of Service Members and Veterans (SMVs) treated in VA …

Sex differences in treatment outcomes among U.S. service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are prevalent and deleterious conditions that commonly co-occur among service …

Shared traumatic pasts-reflexivity, remission, and the emotional labor of interviewing combat Veterans: A research note

Abstract: Harrowing testimonies from U.K. combat veterans-accounts of killing, sexual violence, and public grief-demand methods that are rigorous and trauma-informed. This research …

Alcohol intake and incidence of heart failure and its subtypes: VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Little is known about the relation between total alcohol intake and beverage types with the risk of heart failure (HF) and its subtypes in the veteran …

Behavioral health outcomes of specific IPV experiences moderated by sex in a military sexual trauma sample

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health concern among U.S. service members/veterans (SM/Vs) who experienced military sexual trauma (MST). Higher …

Identifying factors associated with loneliness in older United States Veterans: An ecological systems approach

Abstract: PURPOSE: The current study examined whether multi-level ecological factors, including sociodemographic characteristics, military-related characteristics, social support, …

Lethal means safety for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Veterans: Insights from key informants

Abstract: AIMS: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Veterans are more likely to use suffocation and less likely use firearms in suicide deaths, relative …