The effects of military occupation on semen analysis

Abstract: Introduction: Infertility is becoming increasingly common, with a large contribution from male factor infertility. The majority of active-duty service members are men in …

Exploring sex differences in irritable bowel syndrome prevalence, environmental risk, and comorbidities: A population-based cohort study of Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal pain condition that has not been thoroughly studied in relation to environmental exposures and …

Psychiatric conditions and symptoms after toxic environmental exposures during military service: An evidence map

Abstract: BACKGROUND: US service members are often exposed to a range of service-related hazards. To date, there has been limited synthesis of the existing research conducted on …

Exposure-informed care: Why it's important and how the Veterans Affairs does it

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Providing care for individuals with environmental and occupational exposure health concerns is challenging. There is rarely exposure data to allow for …

Unraveling the military service–MND connection: Time frame, exposures, and phenotypic considerations

Abstract: The article examines a study investigating the potential link between military service and the risk of motor neuron disease (MND). The study analyzed data from 1,452 MND …

Sinusitis and rhinitis among United States Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan post 9/11

Abstract: Background: Post 9/11 Veterans were exposed to environmental and occupational pollutants during deployment. Objective: Determine associations between deployment-related …

Sinusitis and rhinitis among US Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan after September 11, 2001

Abstract: Background: Post-9/11 veterans were exposed to environmental and occupational pollutants during deployment. Objective: Our aim was to determine associations between …

Prevalence and risk factors of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) among Veterans in the airborne hazards and open burn pit registry: A prospective, observational, nested study

Abstract: Background: Veterans have unique military risk factors and exposures during deployment that may augment their risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC). The …

Improving care for Veterans' environmental exposure concerns: Applications of the consolidated framework for implementation research in program evaluation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Healthcare systems, like the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), need policies and procedures for delivering care to special populations including those …

Impact of deployment on survival in military personnel with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Abstract: Introduction: It is estimated that approximately 3.5 million active duty service members (ADSM) have deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq from 2001-2022. There has been …