Abstract: BACKGROUND: Little is known about the relation between total alcohol intake and beverage types with the risk of heart failure (HF) and its subtypes in the veteran …
Abstract: In the U.S's largest integrated health system, during a 24-year period (1999-2022), bisphosphonate treatment initiation for fracture prevention in men shifted towards …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal pain condition that has not been thoroughly studied in relation to environmental exposures and …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Pilots may have an increased risk of prostate cancer, potentially linked to circadian rhythm disruptions from crossing time zones, prolonged sedentary work, …
Abstract: BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Studies show an association between elevated blood pressure, obesity, and insulin resistance with an higher risk of developing diabetes. As sodium …
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 …
Abstract: Rationale: Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) is a unique phenotype with important prognosis and management implications in patients with idiopathic …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Many post-9/11 veterans struggle with psychological symptoms as they transition to civilian life. Adverse childhood experiences, combat exposure, and …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The United States has been involved in ongoing combat operations since 2001, the longest period of conflict in the nation's history. This study's intent was …
Abstract: Background We investigated whether the associations of state medical and recreational cannabis legalization (MCL, RCL enactment) with increasing prevalence of Cannabis …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate associations of age at type 2 diabetes (T2D) detection with HbA1c. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We examined associations of early-onset T2D (age …