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Demographic, social and geographic factors associated with glycaemic control among us veterans with new onset type 2 diabetes: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Objectives: This study evaluated whether a range of demographic, social and geographic factors had an influence on glycaemic control longitudinally after an initial …

Health and well-being of serving and ex-serving UK armed forces personnel: protocol for the fourth phase of a longitudinal cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: This is the fourth phase of a longitudinal cohort study (2022-2023) to investigate the health and well-being of UK serving (Regulars and Reservists) and …

Suicidal thoughts and behaviours among military veterans: Protocol for a prospective, observational, neuroimaging study

Abstract: This study’s overarching goal is to examine the relationship between brain circuits and suicidal thoughts and behaviours (STBs) in a transdiagnostic sample of US …

Where are all the veterans? A mixed methods assessment of a systematic strategy to increase veteran registration in UK primary healthcare practices

Abstract: Objectives: To identify effective initiatives to increase veteran registration in UK primary healthcare (PHC) practices. Design: A structured and systematic strategy was …

Type 2 Diabetes in Scottish Military Veterans: a Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract: Type 2 diabetes is an important public health problem but the risk in UK military veterans is unknown. We used data from the Trends in Scottish Veterans' Health study to …

Decision (not) to disclose mental health conditions or substance abuse in the work environment: A multiperspective focus group study within the military

Abstract: Objectives: Many workers in high-risk occupations, such as soldiers, are exposed to stressors at work, increasing their risk of developing mental health conditions and …

UK Veterans' Mental Health and well-being Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Longitudinal Cohort Study

Abstract: The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and well-being of UK ex-service personnel (veterans) before and during …

Trends in Cardiovascular Disease in Scottish Military Veterans: a Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract: The objective of this study was to examine the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Scottish military veterans in comparison with people who had never served in …

Study protocol for a prospective, longitudinal cohort study investigating the medical and psychosocial outcomes of UK combat casualties from the Afghanistan war: the ADVANCE Study

Abstract: Introduction: The Afghanistan war (2003–2014) was a unique period in military medicine. Many service personnel survived injuries of a severity that would have been …

Liaison psychiatry—measurement and evaluation of service types, referral patterns and outcomes (LP-MAESTRO): a protocol

This paper describes the protocol for a project using linkage of routinely collected NHS data to answer a question about the nature and effectiveness of liaison psychiatry services …

Impact of military service on physical health later in life: a qualitative study of geriatric UK veterans and non-veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Military veterans often experience physical health problems in later life; however, it remains unclear whether these problems are due to military service or …

Suicide in Canadian veterans living in Ontario: a retrospective cohort study linking routinely collected data

Abstract: Objectives: To compare the risk of death by suicide in male veterans with age-matched civilians.Design Retrospective cohort study linking provincial administrative …