Abstract: While individual-level social determinants of health are associated with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), it is currently unknown whether neighborhood-level …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cohort studies of veterans are critical for understanding the long-term health effects of deployment and toxic exposures. However, longitudinal research is …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Report the physical and mental health of a population-based cohort of Gulf War and Gulf Era veterans 30 years after the war. METHODS: A follow-up health …
Abstract: Introduction: Military veterans suffering from severe symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often experience significant bodily manifestations that …
Abstract: Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been associated with PTSD in military populations, but most studies assess ACEs retrospectively after trauma …
Abstract: This study examined the structured suicide risk assessment utilized by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation (CSRE), as …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to characterize geographic variation in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) receipt across the United States (US) Veterans Administration …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is a serious musculoskeletal injury that results in substantial functional decline, especially in highly physically demanding …
Abstract: Homelessness and suicide are top priorities in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This study examined the various pathways involving homelessness, substance …
Abstract: Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death among service members and veterans. Among suicide methods, firearms are the most lethal and commonly used method among …
Abstract: Backgrounds: Habitual substance use, i. e., alcohol, tobacco and betel nut, has been found with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the general population, …
Abstract: Importance: Although new parents' mental health is known to decline, less is known about changes in therapy attendance, especially among military service members. …