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Psychological distress and quality of life among military trauma patients

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military trauma has a significant impact on soldiers, affecting many aspects of their lives, with the highest impact on their quality of life and …

Utility of the vestibular/ocular motor screening in military medicine: A systematic review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS) was created as a brief clinical screening tool for identifying vestibular and ocular motor symptoms and …

Health literacy and health-related habits among conscripts in the Norwegian Armed Forces-a cross-sectional survey

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Although health information is widely available to the Norwegian population a lack of health literacy is still common and considered a public health …

The transition to adulthood: A qualitative study of autism spectrum disorder from military and Veteran parents and military-dependent young adults

Abstract: Introduction: Given the unique experiences of military service members and their families, military-dependent young adults (18-25 years old) with autism spectrum …

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among U.S. military Veteran females and males and non-Veterans in the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a major risk factor for the development of multiple cancers. Active duty service members have higher rates of HPV …

Associations between sleep disorders and treatment response in service members with post-traumatic stress symptoms: A secondary outcome analysis

Abstract: Introduction: Compared with the civilian population, a higher rate of reported sleep apnea exists among military service members resulting in inadequate sleep. Those who …

COVID-19 personal experiences and posttraumatic stress in National Guard service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The National Guard (NG) was an important component of the U.S. emergency response for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Understanding how the personal …

Examining disparities in regional anesthesia utilization, opioid prescriptions, and pain scores among patients who received primary or revision total knee arthroplasty at a Veterans Affairs medical center: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most performed surgical operations in the United States. Managing postoperative pain after TKA is of vital …

Substance use and adverse mental health disparities between heterosexual and sexual minority service members in the U.S. military

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Nationally representative studies have shown that lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults have higher levels of substance use than heterosexual adults. In the …

Duration, cost, and escalation of care events for physical therapy management of low back pain in service members with limb loss

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Physical therapy (PT) is recommended as a primary treatment for low back pain (LBP), a common and impactful musculoskeletal condition after limb loss. The …

Longitudinal assessment of ocular biomarkers in individuals with Gulf War illness symptoms

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Gulf War illness (GWI) is characterized by a constellation of symptoms, including, but not limited to, diarrhea, fatigue, and memory problems that affect …

Women Veterans' stroke risk factors: Identified prevention methods and knowledge gaps

Abstract: Introduction: Stroke is a significant health burden for veterans and the fifth leading cause of death for women. Compared to civilian women, women veterans have …