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A systematic review of the Department of Veterans Affairs mental health-care access interventions for veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Introduction: Access to mental health care has been a priority area for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for decades. Access for veterans with PTSD is …

First annual pact act research symposium on veterans health: a Colorado pact act collaboration (copac) initiative

Abstract: In response to the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act being signed into law, several research groups in …

Post-concussion return to shooting progression for military service members: a scoping review and conceptual framework

Abstract: Introduction: There are established protocols for staged return to physical activity in sport and military settings following concussion. Currently, there is no …

The psychological impact of exposure to battle on medics: A cross-sectional study of ex-soldiers who sought help from the IDF combat reaction unit

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The present study's central aim was to examine two questions: (1) Will there be differences in mental health outcomes between medics and non-medics who …

Load carrying walking test for the Special Operation Forces of the Army of the Czech Republic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The subject of this study was the creation of a new type of laboratory walking stress test for the Special Forces of the Army of the Czech Republic. This …

Systemic lupus erythematosus initially presenting as acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy variant of Guillain-Barre syndrome in a healthy active duty female

Abstract: Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an acute monophasic immune-mediated polyradiculoneuropathy characterized by rapidly evolving ascending weakness, mild sensory loss, and …

Combat deployed service members by blast TBI and service separation status 5-years post-deployment: Comparison of cognitive, neurobehavioral, and psychological profiles of those who left vs. those still serving

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Longitudinal research regarding the pre- and post-separation experience has been relatively limited, despite its potential as a major life transition. …

Combined multidisciplinary gender-affirming surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: A model to optimize access to care, resource utilization, and medical readiness for military patients

Abstract: Introduction: Access to surgical care for gender-affirming surgery (GAS) has been a persistent challenge within the DoD due to long waiting lists, strict insurance …

Increasing mental health screening in pediatric subspecialty clinics: An improvement project at Brooke Army Medical Center

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Mental health screening allows for the early identification of patients at risk of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. The Defense …

Behavioral health integrated support network (BHISN)

Abstract: Introduction: This article reviews process and performance of an innovative effort leveraging virtual health to manage unmet demand for behavioral health and substance …

Prevalence and correlates of cannabis use among U.S. Veterans during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: Military veterans are at increased risk of substance use disorders. Limited research is available about veterans' cannabis use (CU) during the coronavirus …

Incidence of postpartum depression decreases after initial expansion of military maternity leave

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Postpartum depression impacts 1 in 8 women in the United States. Research has indicated maternity leave duration, and compensation can have an impact on …