Abstract: Introduction: Hysterectomy is the most common major gynecologic procedure performed in the USA. Surgical complications, such as venous thromboembolism (VTE), are known …
Abstract: Weight gain can contribute to osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, low back pain, and poor health-related quality of life. Weight trajectory patterns have been …
Abstract: The U.S. Military Health System (MHS) pioneered the use of telehealth in deployed environments in the early 1990s. However, its use in non-deployed environments …
Abstract: Women comprise approximately one-fifth of the total force in the U.S. Military. Gynecologic and reproductive health issues not only affect the health and wellness of …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that requires multidisciplinary care. Evidence-based practice indicates that early …
Abstract: Introduction: Recent military conflicts have resulted in a significant number of lower extremity injuries to U.S. service members that result in amputation or limb …
Abstract: With the goal of maintaining mission readiness, the U.S. Department of Defense monitors a variety of health behaviors among its active duty military service members, …
Abstract: Introduction: Research on the health of older Veterans in Canada is an emerging area. Few population-based studies in Canada have included older Veterans as a specific …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and associated pain disorders are one of the leading causes for soldiers not being medically fit for deployment, impacting …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: As suicides among military personnel continue to climb, we sought to determine best practices for supporting military mental health clinicians following …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Low back pain (LBP) is highly prevalent after lower limb amputation (LLA). Reports describing longitudinal changes in spine health before and after …
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are common in service members and veterans, and the response to currently available treatments is often modest at …