Feasibility of identifying acute nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage events using diagnostic coding among Veterans with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s dementia

Abstract: Introduction: Based on manual review of clinical notes of using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision coding, we evaluated the feasibility and …

Risk of incident mild cognitive impairment and dementia soon after leaving incarceration among a US Veteran population

Abstract: Objectives: Increasing numbers of older adults are reentering community following incarceration (i.e., reentry), yet risk of incident neurodegenerative disorders …

Cardiovascular and lifestyle risk factors of mild cognitive impairment in UK Veterans and non-veterans

Abstract: Background: The link between poor cardiovascular health (CVH), lifestyle and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has been well established in the general population. However, …

The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in Gulf War Veterans: A follow-up study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Gulf War Illness (GWI), also called Chronic Multisymptom Illness (CMI), is a multi-faceted condition that plagues an estimated 250,000 Gulf War (GW) …

Alzheimer's disease stage transitions among United States Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias are progressive neurological disorders with stage-specific clinical features and challenges. An important …

Is lifetime traumatic brain injury a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment in Veterans compared to non-veterans?

Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is prevalent in veterans and may occur at any stages of their life (before, during, or after military service). This is of …

Predicting 5-year dementia conversion in Veterans with mild cognitive impairment

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Identifying mild cognitive impairment (MCI) patients at risk for dementia could facilitate early interventions. Using electronic health records (EHRs), we …

Interactive CBT for headache and relaxation training (iCHART): Study protocol of a single-arm trial of interactive voice response technology delivery of cognitive-behavioral therapy for veterans with post-traumatic headache

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is persistent and highly disabling. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for headache (CBT-HA) reduces headache frequency and severity …