No cystometrogram among Veterans with spinal cord injury results in adverse urinary system outcomes

Abstract: BACKGROUND: A prior study of a large cohort of veterans with supra-sacral spinal cord injury or disorder (SCI/D) showed, as seen in other cohorts, substantial variation …

Retrospective analysis of racial differences in treatment patterns and prostate-specific antigen responses among patients with prostate cancer treated with Relugolix in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Introduction: Relugolix is the only oral androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) approved for advanced prostate cancer (PC). Real-world evidence on treatment patterns and …

Comparing adherence and persistence of common selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in Veterans with major depressive disorder: A retrospective analysis of Veterans Affairs healthcare data

Abstract: Depression has a high prevalence and increasing incidence in the USA. Antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are the most commonly …

The association between sex and lung cancer screening adherence to follow-up in a cohort of Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: The 2021 update to the United States Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for lung cancer screening (LCS) aims to reduce disparities derived from sex, …

Pharmacist interventions in a palliative PLUS program at a Veterans Affairs medical center

Abstract: Background: Palliative PLUS (PP) at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System (MVAHCS) is an interdisciplinary team that seeks to improve veteran access to …

Factors influencing adherence to insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea treatments among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand factors influencing adherence to recommended treatment for insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among Veterans with mild traumatic brain …

A retrospective comparison of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (prep) outcomes between a pharmacist-led telehealth clinic and in-person clinic in a veteran population

Abstract: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission through sexual contact by at least 90% when taken as prescribed. This …