Assessing nonresponse bias in a 30-year study of Gulf War and Gulf Era Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cohort studies of veterans are critical for understanding the long-term health effects of deployment and toxic exposures. However, longitudinal research is …

Echoes of the battlefield: Five-year longitudinal cognitive trajectories show trend of recovery for deployment-related mild TBI in the LIMBIC-CENC cohort

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the association between deployment-related mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and longitudinal changes in cognitive performance in the Long-term …

Comparison of health measures between survey self-reports and electronic health records among Millennium Cohort Study participants receiving Veterans Health Administration care

Abstract: Background: Surveys are a useful tool for eliciting self-reported health information, but the accuracy of such information may vary. We examined the agreement between …

Longitudinal change and association between four types of social support and mental health among low-income US veterans

Abstract: Aims: This study sought to examine how perceived social support changes over time for U.S. veterans and how social support relates to their mental health longitudinally. …

Utilizing machine learning to predict participant response to follow-up health surveys in the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: The Millennium Cohort Study is a longitudinal study which collects self-reported data from surveys to examine the long-term effects of military service. Participant …

Persistent distress related to systemic racism among black Veterans in the United States

Abstract: Background: Distress related to systemic racism in the public service and healthcare systems is linked to adverse mental health sequelae in racial and ethnic minority …

Coping style as a risk factor for future alcohol use disorder: A 16-year longitudinal study in a Canadian military sample

Abstract: Background: Coping strategies used in response to stress have the potential to influence the development of mental health disorders, including alcohol use disorders. The …

Trajectories of moral injury and their associations with posttraumatic stress symptoms among recently discharged Israeli Veterans

Abstract: Background: While it is already known that potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) have a deleterious effect on veterans, little is known about the changes in PMIEs …

Gender-affirming hormone treatment and metabolic syndrome among transgender Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Gender-affirming hormone treatment (GAHT) is a common therapy for transgender individuals to reduce gender dysphoria and improve quality of life. Clarifying …

Veterans benefit administration: Veteran readiness and employment (vr&e) longitudinal study

Abstract: The Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program assists Veterans and Service members who have service-connected disabilities and employment barriers to prepare for, …

Deep brain stimulation of the amygdala for treatment-resistant combat post-traumatic stress disorder: Long-term results

Abstract: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) holds promise for neuropsychiatric conditions where imbalance in network activity contributes to symptoms. Treatment-resistant Combat …

Service needs and neurobehavioral functioning following traumatic brain injury in U.S. military personnel

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to (a) identify the prevalence and barriers of self-reported service needs in a military sample with and without traumatic brain …