Leveraging the electronic health record for early detection of pancreatic cancer among 9.4 million US Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) improves survival. However, screening recommendations are limited to individuals with hereditary …

Early risk detection of metabolic syndrome using sex-specific machine learning models in military personnel

Abstract: Metabolic syndrome is a critical predictor of future cardiometabolic disease and an emerging public health concern, particularly in high-demand populations such as …

Eating disorder screening measures in post-9/11 Veteran men and women

Abstract: Eating disorders (EDs) are among the deadliest psychiatric disorders but are underdetected in health care settings, and the majority of people with these conditions do …

Incidence rates of soft tissue sarcoma among U.S. military servicemen: Comparison with the rates in the general U.S. population

Abstract: Background: Soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers among men younger than age 30 years and a leading cause of cancer death in men …

Impact of lung cancer screening on stage migration and mortality among the national Veterans Health Administration population with lung cancer

Abstract: Background: Despite randomized trials demonstrating a mortality benefit to low-dose computed tomography screening to detect lung cancer, uptake of lung cancer screening …

Patterns of concomitant traumatic brain injury and ocular trauma in US service members

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Concomitant traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ocular trauma (OT) are caused by the same physical mechanisms, which may complicate therapeutic intervention if …