Association between herpes zoster and risk of incident fragility fractures in US Veterans: A matched cohort study

Abstract: Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) and fragility fractures typically affect older adults and present major burdens to healthcare systems. While HZ is associated with an …

Supporting direct acting antiviral medication adherence and treatment completion in a sample of predominantly rural Veterans with hepatitis C and substance use disorders

Abstract: Background: Clinic-based interventions are needed to promote successful direct acting antiviral (DAA) treatment for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in patients …