Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The "healthy warrior effect" (HWE), in which deployed military personnel are healthier than those not deployed, is known to be associated with deployment. …
Abstract: Women are the fastest growing population among Veterans and have substantial risk factors that increase their likelihood for developing cancer. To ensure that the …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), warfare exposure, and mental health symptoms upon changes in body mass index (BMI) were examined in a …
Abstract: Military personnel exposed to blasts receive repeated subconcussive head impacts. Although these events typically do not cause immediate symptoms and do not lead to …
Abstract: The prevalence of treatment-resistant depression within global and military populations highlights the need for novel treatment approaches beyond monoamine …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Traumatic spinal injuries (TSI) pose a significant life-long burden, impacting both military and civilian populations. Assessing long-term outcomes is crucial …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Evaluations of clinical outcomes in service members with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained in combat have largely focused on neurobehavioral and …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The health of children and adolescents, particularly children of military families, is instrumental for military departments; yet, there has not been an …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKI) are the most common clinical condition in the military that affect medical readiness. Evaluation of MSKI burden and the …
Abstract: Introduction: After the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act in …
Abstract: The future of warfare is changing with anticipation of moving toward Agile Combat Employment in contested, degraded, and operationally limited environments. This will …
Abstract: Introduction: After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, service members often undergo ACL reconstruction (ACLR) to restore knee stability, which is critical for …