Sociodemographic and health characteristics of Hispanic Veteran patients with traumatic brain injury and its association to mortality: A pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most common conditions in the military. VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) patients with Traumatic Brain …

Implications of physical activity in reducing alcohol use for women Veterans: A narrative review

Abstract: Women veterans (WV) are a fast-growing population in the United States with concerning health disparities. Reports of increased risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and …

Healthy lifestyle and prostate cancer risk in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Background: This study aims to assess the impact of healthy lifestyle on prostate cancer (PCa) risk in a diverse population. Methods: Data for 281,923 men from the …

The state of health and health care for LGBTQ+ Veterans: Differences among sexual and gender minority Veterans, by identity and state policy climate, 2015–2021

Abstract: The U.S. government has affirmed commitments to improving health and well-being for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority …

Comorbidities in Hispanic/Latino Veterans with epilepsy

Abstract: Background: Hispanic/Latino people with epilepsy may be at a differential risk of medical and psychiatric comorbidities given genetic, environmental, sociocultural, and …

Agent Orange exposure and prostate cancer risk in the million Veteran program

Abstract: Background: The US government considers veterans to have been exposed to Agent Orange if they served in Vietnam while the carcinogen was in use, and these veterans are …

Missed opportunities for treatment of inflammatory arthritis and factors associated with non-treatment: An observational cohort study in United States Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis

Abstract: Objective: To identify factors associated with non-treatment with biologic and non-biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) during the 12 months after …

Clinical Perspectives on Cancer and Palliative Care Access among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Veterans

Abstract: Outcomes: 1. Along with understanding sources for rising cancer prevalence among Veterans of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander heritage, participants will be able to …

Gender Differences in Adoption and Frequency of Virtual Primary Care Among Men and Women Veterans

Abstract: Background: Women Veterans have unique health care utilization patterns; however, video-based primary care utilization among and between women and men has not been well …

The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Outcomes within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Abstract: We performed a retrospective chart review of 6266 randomly selected DLBCL patients treated in the VHA nationwide between 1/1/2011 and 12/31/2021. The 3178 patients who …

Three cases of thyroid cancer in transgender female Veterans receiving gender-affirming estrogen treatment

Abstract: Background: Papillary thyroid cancers are relatively common endocrine malignancies. Risks include obesity, smoking, family history, and radiation exposure. Estrogens may …

Exploring Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Rehabilitation Outcomes after TBI: A Veterans Affairs Model Systems Study

Abstract: Objectives: To examine racial/ethnic differences in 5-year functional independence and life satisfaction trajectories among SMVs who had undergone acute rehabilitation at …