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It's better to run towards the fire: The experience of reserve duty for reservists with PTSD prior to re-enlistment

Abstract: Background: Little research exists delineating the experience of serving in the military with PTSD despite longitudinal studies indicating that a small percentage of …

Contraceptive use and fracture risk in active-duty females - A case control study

Abstract: Objective: To determine the association of hormonal contraception use with military member stress fractures given service women are at higher risk than men, impacting …

Relationships between trunk endurance, low back pain severity and functional disability in a United States Veteran population: A cross-sectional retrospective study

Abstract: Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between low back pain (LBP) and trunk endurance (TE) in a United States Veteran population. Methods …

Deployment-related toxic exposures, mental health problems, and suicide outcomes among Gulf War era U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Exposure to toxins, such as pesticides, smoke from burning oil fields, and nerve gas, during military operations have been linked to poor physical health among veterans. …

Using the death/suicide implicit association task to prospectively predict near-term suicidal behavior in high-risk Veterans

Abstract: The 90-day period after a suicide attempt or hospitalization for suicidal behavior is a period of increased risk for psychiatric patients. However, predicting who among …

Developmental timing of index trauma exposure and accelerated epigenetic aging in United States military Veterans

Abstract: Trauma exposure has been linked to accelerated GrimAge, an epigenetic biomarker of premature morbidity and mortality. Building on this evidence, the present study …

Probable trauma-associated sleep disorder among Ukrainian combatants with stress-related mental disorders

Abstract: The Russian-Ukrainian war has created a mental health crisis among combatants, with sleep disorders representing a critical aspect of combat-related conditions. The …

Examining Veterans', doulas', and VA maternity care coordinators’ perceptions and experiences with a community-based doula pilot program

Abstract: Objective: Racial disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality are well-documented and remain a pressing public health problem in the United States. Racial disparities …

Trends in insomnia diagnosis and sleep prescriptions in the COVID-19 peri-pandemic period among U.S. active duty service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Insomnia is a prevalent condition that can significantly impair cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall health, particularly affecting …

Comparing traumatic brain injury diagnoses, intensive care utilization, length of stay, and costs between Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs hospitals: A long-term impact of military-relevant brain injury consortium study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The paucity of health economics studies on traumatic brain injury (TBI) was highlighted in a recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, …

Effect of deployed cardiothoracic surgeons on clinical outcomes in U.S. service members with thoracic trauma in Operation Iraqi Freedom

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Conflicts related to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) led to nearly 32,000 wounded U.S. service members, with thoracic injuries seen in 8.6% of casualties. Our …

Preparing mental health support for multi-domain, large-scale combat operations: Current progress and future directions

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Projected limitations during multi-domain and large-scale combat operations suggest that mental health support from specialized personnel (e.g., …