Incorporating structured and unstructured data sources to identify and characterize hereditary cancer testing among Veterans with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Abstract: Purpose: This study introduces an integrated approach using structured and unstructured data from an electronic health record to identify and characterize patient …

Summary and roadmap of breast cancer research in the Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Women are the largest growing population of Veterans within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System. Among women Veterans, breast cancer is the …

Diagnoses of muscular dystrophy in a Veterans health system

Abstract: INTRODUCTION/AIMS: Early diagnosis of a chronic neuromuscular disease such as muscular dystrophy (MD) generally excludes an individual from active-duty military service. …

Development and utility of a clinical research informatics application for participant recruitment and workflow management for a return of results pilot trial in familial hypercholesterolemia in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The development of clinical research informatics tools and workflow processes associated with re-engaging biobank participants has become necessary as genomic …

Associations of polygenic risk scores with posttraumatic stress symptom trajectories following combat deployment

Abstract: Background: Identification of genetic risk factors may inform the prevention and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study evaluates the associations …