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Bringing light into the dark: moral injury and exploring the impact of eliciting moral elevation on the daily experiences of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Moral elevation is described as feeling inspired after witnessing someone engage in virtuous behavior, whereas moral injury is the result of internal conflict that stems …

Ethnoracial inequities in social stressors and patterns of alcohol use in a population of United States transgender Veterans

Abstract: Background: Due to marginalization, transgender and people of color living in the United States (U.S.) experience disparities in social determinants of health and mental …

When employment is more than just a job: A phenomenological exploration of military Veteran employment

Abstract:“To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan” (President Abraham Lincoln, 1865). President Lincoln endorsed a philosophy of …

Lived experiences of sexual orientation discrimination of gay male service members

Abstract: The repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy (DADT) has been an area of study among scholars since 2011. Researchers have demonstrated that discrimination based on …

Daily associations between posttraumatic stress disorder, cannabis use, and negative affect among Veterans

Abstract: This study investigates how symptoms of PTSD, cannabis use, and negative emotions vary on a day-to-day basis among US military veterans. Ecological momentary assessment …

VetDash: A clinical dashboard for enhancing measurement-based care in Veteran health

Abstract: Objectives: Measurement-based care (MBC) improves clinical decision-making but remains underutilized in the Veterans Health Administration due to barriers such as …

Incidence and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent and young adult US military dependents from 2018 to 2022

Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among people who menstruate. Adolescent and young adult (AYA) military dependents, a large, diverse …

Evaluation of low-dose naltrexone use for chronic pain conditions in a Veteran population

Abstract: The article evaluates the prescribing practices and effectiveness of low-dose naltrexone for chronic pain management in a veteran population. Topics include the …

Breaking point: Musculoskeletal combat injuries in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria-epidemiology and future directions of care on the battlefield after over two decades of war

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The United States has been involved in ongoing combat operations since 2001, the longest period of conflict in the nation's history. This study's intent was …

Prognostic factors for poor recovery in active-duty military personnel with musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military personnel are twice as likely as civilians to experience chronic musculoskeletal pain. Identifying prognostic factors for poor recovery from …

Incident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among Veterans by gender identity: A cohort study

Abstract:Background: Transgender and gender diverse (trans) populations are at elevated risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Objective: Measure the association …

Tobacco product use and type by military Veteran status: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey, 2021–2023

Abstract: Introduction: Tobacco use is common among United States Veterans; however, most research is a decade old, does not examine the range of tobacco products, nor consider the …