Lower cancer incidence three years after COVID-19 infection in a large Veteran population

Abstract: Background: The role of COVID-19 infection in cancer incidence risk is not known. COVID-19 infection may lead to increased cancer risk, as seen with other viruses, or to …

Longitudinal predictors of alcohol use and problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in an at-risk Veteran sample

Abstract: Background: Individuals with pre-existing heavy alcohol use, prior traumatic exposures, and psychiatric disorders were considered an at-risk group for increased alcohol …

Longitudinal predictors of alcohol use and problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in an at-risk Veteran sample

Abstract: Background: Individuals with pre-existing heavy alcohol use, prior traumatic exposures, and psychiatric disorders were considered an at-risk group for increased alcohol …

Veterans in times of crisis: The impact of Veteran status on unemployment

Abstract:The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of veteran status on unemployment in times of crisis. Driven by the social identity theory, we argue that …

A randomized controlled trial testing couple HOPES: An online, self-help couples' intervention for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: This article presents a randomized waitlist-controlled trial testing Couple HOPES, a coach-guided, online intervention for couples wherein one member had …

Establishing community partnerships to maintain social connection and healthcare access during an emergency declaration: Virtual Veterans socials

Abstract: This community case study reflects the transition of a community-based social intervention at a Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in the northeastern United States …

Pandemic stress and mediation of depression symptoms after traumatic brain injury in women Veterans: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Stress from the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a profound impact on the mental health of Reserve and National Guard (RNG) women Veterans, especially if they …

Change in distressed behavior in dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic in Veterans Affairs community living centers

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To compare distressed behavior in Veterans with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) residing in Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Centers …

Cases, hospitalization, and mortality in COVID-19 and influenza among Veterans in 2022-2025 influenza seasons

Abstract:Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitalization and mortality rates associated with COVID-19 have consistently been higher than those for seasonal influenza.1-3 …

Psychological distress and mental health service utilization in Veterans vs. non-Veterans during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic

Abstract:Background: The mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic have been well documented. Adults were eight times more likely to report serious psychological …

Long COVID and the military: A current research landscape, knowledge gaps, and future directions

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This narrative review highlights the impact and epidemiology of post-COVID conditions (PCC, 'Long COVID') in military service members and beneficiaries, …

Changes in Veterans Health Administration emergency department visits during two years of COVID-19

Abstract: Introduction: To better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency department (ED) utilization, we examined two years of Veterans Health Administration …