Lower cancer incidence three years after COVID-19 infection in a large Veteran population

Abstract: Background: The role of COVID-19 infection in cancer incidence risk is not known. COVID-19 infection may lead to increased cancer risk, as seen with other viruses, or to …

Preliminary evidence for the role of fungi, specifically chaetomium, in Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Introduction: For veterans of the Persian Gulf War (1990-1991), dozens of possible causes for their illness have been proposed. We hypothesize that all may be correct. …

Herpes zoster and risk of incident Parkinson's disease in US Veterans: A matched cohort study

Abstract: Background: Although some systemic infections are associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), the relationship between herpes zoster (HZ) and PD is unclear.Objective: The …

Incident ocular inflammation after COVID-19 infection in a US Veteran population

Abstract: PURPOSE: To investigate whether COVID-19 infection is a risk factor for incident ocular inflammatory disease. DESIGN: Retrospective case-crossover study. METHODS: The US …

Covid-19 infection and mortality in state Veterans homes: A multilevel approach

Abstract: Objectives: Some state veterans homes (SVHs) received media attention in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic because of allegations of poor infection control and excess …

Modulating microbiome-immune axis in the deployment-related chronic diseases of veterans: report of an expert meeting

Abstract: The present report summarizes the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) field-based meeting titled "Modulating microbiome-immune axis in the …

Frontline perspectives of c. difficile infection prevention practice implementation within Veterans Affairs health care facilities: a qualitative study

Abstract: Background: In 2012, the veteran's affairs (VA) multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) Program Office launched a national Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) Prevention …

Sexual Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Nationally Representative Sample of Women Veterans and Nonveterans

Women veterans are a growing population with unique characteristics and documented health disparities. Few studies have examined their sexual behaviors and rates of sexually …

Role of transfusions in the development of hospital-acquired urinary tract–related bloodstream infection among United States Veterans

Abstract: Background: Urinary tract-related bloodstream infection (BSI) is associated with substantial morbidity, mortality and financial costs. We examined the role of red blood …