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Visualizing Veterans' care at home: Understanding the structure, function, and adequacy of caregiving networks

Abstract: Many older adults rely on a complex network of paid and unpaid care partners. Gaps in these networks can lead to unmet functional, medical, and socioemotional needs and …

A 3-step theory informed examination of PTSD, interpersonal challenges, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation in women Veterans with military sexual trauma

Abstract: U.S. military veterans are at a greater risk of suicide than non-veteran adults, and this risk is exacerbated in women veterans who have experienced military sexual …

Exploring the impact of a single-session health-focused intervention on active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Active-duty military personnel often face significant mental health challenges, including high rates of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Despite the clear need …

An evaluation of the impact of social determinants of health in military reservists

Abstract: Military reservists occupy a distinct social position, navigating dual roles as civilians and service members, an intersection that requires tailored intervention …

Military families: Resilience through strength

Abstract:Objective: To introduce a supplement highlighting the multifaceted challenges and strengths of military families and to emphasize their essential role in individual …

Diagnosing prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol syndrome in military-connected children: Insights from US military data claims, 2016-2023

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) during gestation. …

Implementation of mobile medical units for Veterans experiencing homelessness: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Mobile medical units (MMUs) provide health care services in the community to reach populations with geographic, financial, and other barriers to care. The US Department …

Secure messages, video visits, and burnout among primary care providers in the Veterans Health Administration: National survey study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Telehealth use, including video visits and secure messages, expanded significantly in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) primary care during the COVID-19 …

Supporting the PACT Act: Top cancers diagnosed in young Veterans who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Introduction In 2022, the PACT Act expanded Veterans Affairs healthcare benefits for Veterans with cancers related to toxic exposures encountered during their military …

Navigating the controversies and complexities of implementing Lecanemab in the Veterans Affairs Health System

Abstract: The article focuses on the evolving landscape of Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis and treatment, particularly the implementation of anti-amyloid therapies like …

Supporting the PACT Act: Top cancers diagnosed in young Veterans who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Introduction: In 2022, the PACT Act expanded Veterans Affairs healthcare benefits for Veterans with cancers related to toxic exposures encountered during their military …

Military service and mortality risk in older adults: A nationwide retrospective cohort analysis of NHANES data

Abstract: Military service presents a paradoxical health impact, simultaneously enhancing physical fitness while increasing risks of injuries, mental health disorders, and …