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Cancer incidence and etiology in the active duty population of U.S. Military

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: As members of the military, all active duty service members (ADS) must meet physical fitness requirements and are provided with equal-access healthcare …

Estimates of direct medical and indirect costs associated with COVID-19 among U.S. active duty Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study estimated the direct medical and indirect costs associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnoses among U.S. active duty (AD) Army …

Randomized controlled trial of a brief mindfulness-based intervention for suicidal ideation among Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study was a preliminary evaluation of a manualized, brief mindfulness-based intervention (MB-SI) for veterans with suicidal ideation (SI), admitted …

Local Effect of Ballistic Fragments Embedded Along the Carotid Sheath of a Porcine Animal Model

Abstract: Energized ballistic fragments from improvised explosive devices were the most common cause of injury to coalition service personnel during conflicts in Iraq and …

Women of the Gulf War: Understanding Their Military and Health Experiences Over 30 Years

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Women Veterans of the Persian Gulf War (GW) expanded the military roles they had filled in previous military eras, with some women …

Improving care by decreasing wait times: A military health system quality improvement project

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Maximizing patient satisfaction is now a significant focus in many outpatient orthopedic clinics as it has been shown to affect many facets of healthcare. …

Optimizing the Impact of Pragmatic Clinical Trials for Veteran and Military Populations: Lessons From the Pain Management Collaboratory

Abstract: Pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs) are well-suited to address unmet healthcare needs, such as those arising from the dual public health crises of chronic pain and opioid …

A comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessment for knee osteoarthritis following traumatic unilateral lower limb loss in service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a primary source of long-term disability and decreased quality of life (QoL) in service members (SM) with lower limb loss (LL); …

Management of chronic pain and PTSD in Veterans with tDCS+prolonged exposure: A pilot study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prevalent comorbid conditions, particularly in Veterans; however, there are few integrated …

Randomized controlled trial of ketamine and moderate sedation for outpatient endoscopy in adults

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Ketamine is an effective sedative agent in a variety of settings due to its desirable properties including preservation of laryngeal reflexes and lack of …

Are we missing an opportunity? Prediabetes in the U.S. military

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of prediabetes is estimated to be one-third of Americans with approximately 80% of these individuals unaware of the diagnosis. In the active …