Osteoarthritis across joint sites in the Million Veteran Program: Insights from electronic health records and military service history

Abstract: Objective: To characterize the relationship between OA frequency and a host of demographic characteristics, comorbidities, military service history, and physical health …

US Veterans Administration autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease cohort: Demographic, comorbidity and key laboratory data characteristics

Abstract: BACKGROUND: We used the largest integrated US health care system, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), to establish a robust resource for demographic, longitudinal …

Prevalence of physical health comorbidities and long-term functional outcomes among community-reintegrated Veterans following lower limb amputation in Sri Lanka

Abstract: Lower limb amputation (LLA) poses significant health challenges, including physical health comorbidities (PHCs) and functional limitations. Military veterans, who …

Prescribing trends of antiseizure drugs in women Veterans with epilepsy

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Antiseizure medications (ASMs) are frequently used for other indications, such as migraine, pain syndromes, and psychiatric disorders. Possible teratogenic …

Longitudinal outcomes of the top 20 utilizers of VA Connecticut’s psychiatric emergency services between 2010 and 2020

Abstract: Frequent utilizers of emergency services represent a clinically important cohort with potentially unmet health care needs despite demanding a high volume of costly …

Disparate risk factors among pregnant Veterans using Veterans Administration health benefits for community-based obstetrical care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans using the Veterans Administration Health Care System (VAHCS) for obstetrical care experience disparate pregnancy-related risks and health outcomes …

Military Sexual Trauma in Older Women Veterans: Prevalence and Comorbidities

Abstract: Background: Recent attention has highlighted the common occurrence and health consequences of military sexual trauma (MST) in younger women veterans. However, almost …

Prevalence of Sensory Dysfunction in Smell and/or Taste in Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury and Link to Demographics and Comorbidities

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) entails chronic neurological symptoms and deficits, such as smell and taste impairment. In the general population, a …

Prevalence of Comorbidities in Active and Reserve Service Members Pre and Post Traumatic Brain Injury, 2017-2019

Abstract: To understand the prevalence of comorbidities associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients among active and reserve service members in the U.S. Military. Active …

Exploring Health Outcomes for U.S. Veterans Compared to Non-Veterans from 2003 to 2019

Abstract: The physical demands on U.S. service members have increased significantly over the past several decades as the number of military operations requiring overseas …

Obesity and Morbidity Risk in the U.S. Veteran

Abstract: The obesity epidemic in the United States has been well documented and serves as the basis for a number of health interventions across the nation. However, those who …

Impact of Staging With Positron-emission Tomography (PET) and Comorbidities on Management and Survival of American Veterans With Stage I-III Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

Abstract: Objectives: The extent of whether staging by fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography (PET) impacts outcomes in American Veterans with stage I-III …