Impact of childhood traumatic brain injury on fitness for service class, length of service period, and cognitive performance during military service in Finland from 1998 to 2018: A retrospective register-based nationwide cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause neuronal damage and cerebrovascular dysfunction, leading to acute brain dysfunction and considerable physical and …

Risk and Predictors of Penile Cancer in US Veterans with HIV

Abstract: Objectives: People living with HIV (PWH) may have an increased burden of penile cancer. We aimed to evaluate the risk of penile cancer in PWH compared to that of the …

Incident diuretic use and subsequent risk of bone fractures: A large nationwide observational study of US Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of incident use of diuretics with subsequent risk of incident bone fractures. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a nationwide cohort of …

Medical home implementation and follow-up of cancer-related abnormal test results in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Lack of timely follow-up of cancer-related abnormal test results can lead to delayed or missed diagnoses, adverse cancer outcomes, and substantial cost burden …

Data resource profile: Nutrition data in the VA million Veteran program

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Million Veteran Program (MVP) nutrition data is derived from dietary food/beverage intake information collected …

Serious brain injuries tied to higher brain cancer risk in US Veterans

Abstract: Moderate or severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), along with penetrating TBIs, were linked with a higher risk of brain cancer among US veterans who served in the …

Suicide among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Veterans: Rates and methods, 2005–2019

Abstract: Knowledge of suicide rates and methods among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Veterans remains sparse. Age- and sex-specific suicide rates, …

Herpes zoster and risk of incident Parkinson's disease in US Veterans: A matched cohort study

Abstract: Background: Although some systemic infections are associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), the relationship between herpes zoster (HZ) and PD is unclear.Objective: The …

Moderate alcohol consumption on the risk of stroke in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: There is inconsistent evidence on the association of moderate alcohol consumption and stroke risk in the general population and is not well studied among U.S. …

Statins, mortality, and major adverse cardiovascular events among US Veterans with chronic kidney disease

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: There are limited data for the utility of statins for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and death in adults with chronic …

Real world use of anti-obesity medications and weight change in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Anti-obesity medications (AOMs) can be initiated in conjunction with participation in the VA national behavioral weight management program, MOVE!, to help …

Protocol for the implementation of psychologically informed physical therapy to prevent chronification in service members with musculoskeletal disorders

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a primary cause of separation and long-term disability in active duty service members (ADSMs). Psychologically informed …