An assessment of repositories for researching military exposures and Veterans health

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Millions of United States (U.S.) veterans report exposures to a wide range of chemical, physical, radiological, and biological agents during their military …

Military exposures research: A state-of-the-art review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military personnel encounter a wide range of environmental and occupational exposures during their service such as burn pit smoke, chemical warfare agents, …

Cancer risk in Veterans enlisted in the United States military after September 11, 2001: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Potential exposures to toxicants during military deployment may increase the risk of developing cancer. This study was undertaken to determine whether there …

Military exposures on Marine student psychological health: The possible moderating role of resilience in a cross-sectional design

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Based on decades of study, researchers have inferred that military service is associated with negative mental health outcomes. Different components of …

Semen parameters and exposure risks in military males

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military members and veterans have unique environmental and occupational exposures and their influence on reproductive function is unknown. The objective of …

Clonal hematopoiesis in Gulf War Veterans

Abstract:Veterans of the 1990–1991 Gulf War (GW) endured exposures from oil well fire smoke, pesticides, burn pits, depleted uranium, jet fuel, chemical warfare, and nerve …

Impact of low-level blast exposure from military training and career cumulation on hearing outcomes

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Occupational trades expose military service members to unique sound exposure profiles, distinct in frequency and amplitude to those commonly studied in …

Longitudinal analysis highlights structural changes in grey- and white-matter within military personnel exposed to blast

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether gray matter volume and diffusion-based metrics in associated white matter changed in breachers who had …

Germline testing for Veterans with advanced prostate cancer: Concerns about service-connected benefits

Abstract: To better understand veterans’ decisions about germline testing, we conducted a single-site, qualitative study of 32 veterans with advanced prostate cancer. Seven days …

“Holy cow, where do I sign up?” Attitudes of military Veterans toward epigenomic biomarker toxic exposure testing

Abstract: Introduction: After the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act in …

Chronic respiratory symptoms following deployment-related occupational and environmental exposures among US veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Characterise inhalational exposures during deployment to Afghanistan and Southwest Asia and associations with postdeployment respiratory symptoms. METHODS: …

Mortality and cancer incidence in UK military veterans involved in human experiments at Porton Down: 48-year follow-up

Abstract: We investigated whether military personnel involved in chemical warfare agent research at Porton Down had increased rates of mortality or cancer incidence. This was a …