Characterizing deficit accumulation among Gulf War era Veterans

Abstract: Background: Veterans of the first Gulf War (1990-1991) are reaching middle and older adulthood in differing degrees of health and biological age. Many Gulf War veterans …

Common data elements and databases essential for the study of musculoskeletal injuries in military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Injuries are the leading cause of medical encounters with over 2 million medical encounters for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and over 700,000 acute …

Longitudinal Patterns of Multimorbidity in Gulf War Era Veterans With and Without Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Objectives: To examine whether severe Gulf War illness (SGWI) case status was associated with longitudinal multimorbidity patterns. Methods: Participants were users of …

Analysis of Palliative Care Knowledge and Symptom Burden Among Female Veterans With Serious Illness: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract: Background: The female Veteran population is rapidly growing, as is their use of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers (VAMCs). Additionally, 90% of female Veterans are …

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Veteran Health Characteristics

Abstract: Racial/ethnic health disparities persist among veterans despite comparable access and quality of care. We describe racial/ethnic differences in self-reported health …