Electrophysiological changes in the participants of the liquidation of the consequences of the Chornobyl accident and the military personnel of the Ukrainian defense forces recovering from coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Abstract: Objective: To conduct a clinical and neurophysiological study of Chornobyl clean-up workers and military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with previous …

Update: Diagnoses of Mental Health Disorders Among Active Component U.S. Armed Forces, 2019–2023

Abstract: Mental health disorders have historically accounted for significant morbidity, health care provision, disability, and attrition from military service. From 2019 through …

Enrollment and retention outcomes from the Veterans Health Administration for a remote digital health study: Multisite observational study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Clinical trials of remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology are well-suited to remote studies, for which patients complete key procedures online. However, …

Examining the impact of COVID-19 on early intervention service provision for military families: A brief report

Abstract: Understanding the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted birth-to-three early intervention (EI) service provision is critical as these services play an essential …

Mechanisms of injury for traumatic brain injury among U.S. military service members before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Objective: To understand the mechanisms of injury and demographic risk factors associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients among active and reserve service …

Emergency department visits, inpatient hospitalizations, and nonfatal and fatal drug overdoses during COVID-19 among Veterans with opioid use disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The COVID-19 pandemic had dramatic adverse impacts on people with opioid use disorder (OUD), as evidenced by significant disruptions to care and unprecedented …

COVID-19 personal experiences and posttraumatic stress in National Guard service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The National Guard (NG) was an important component of the U.S. emergency response for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Understanding how the personal …

A mixed-methods study of VA video connect utilization among Veterans with diabetes experiencing housing instability during the pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: Prior to the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) had the largest telehealth program in the United …

Posttraumatic growth trajectories and the psychopathological response to Covid-19: A longitudinal study of former prisoners of war and combat Veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) is the subjective experience of positive psychological change following exposure to trauma. Yet, researchers have discussed whether …

Interhospital transfer among US Veterans admitted to community and Veterans Affairs hospitals for acute myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Background: Veterans Health Administration (VHA) enrollees may use community hospitals for inpatient care and sometimes require transfer to larger community or VHA …

Incidence and risk of post-COVID-19 thromboembolic disease and the impact of aspirin prescription; nationwide observational cohort at the US Department of Veteran Affairs

Abstract: Introduction: COVID-19 triggers prothrombotic and proinflammatory changes, with thrombotic disease prevalent in up to 30% SARS-CoV-2 infected patients. Early work …

How did COVID-19 change the delivery of embedded mental health services for U.S. Air Force Airmen? A qualitative look

Abstract: Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, in addition to increased mental health difficulties for society as a whole, brought unique challenges and …