Abstract: Background: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) represent the most common, costly, and impactful medical conditions affecting active duty service members (ADSMs) of the …
Abstract: Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) created powerful tools for research, particularly for extracting meaningful insights from extremely large data sets. These …
Abstract: Use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among U.S. military service members at high risk for HIV infection remains suboptimal, resulting in preventable new HIV …
Abstract: Objective: Few studies have evaluated pediatric vaccination coverage in the Military Health System, although some evidence suggests lower than ideal coverage. This study …
Abstract: Military-connected children are an important subset of the pediatric population who experience both advantages and challenges that influence their overall health and …
Abstract: Starting in July 2022, three skull base-trained surgeons (C.A.M., C.A.R., A.M.T.) developed the first Multidisciplinary Skull Base Program (MSBP) at Walter Reed National …
Abstract: Importance: Use of exogenous sex steroid hormones, when indicated, may improve outcomes in adolescents and young adults with gender incongruence. Little is known about …
Abstract: Introduction: We evaluated the risk factors associated with gastrointestinal disorders (GD) among the soldiers of the Army and Marine Aviation community (AMAC) using an …
Abstract: Purpose: We aimed to compare Asian or Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic White patients in treatment for papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) in the equal …
Abstract: Introduction: Barriers to seeking infertility care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, and asexual (LGBTIQA+) individuals are well …
Abstract: Today, over 30 million military-affiliated individuals receive healthcare in the civilian sector, yet their military connections often remain invisible to their civilian …
Abstract: Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are commonly reported in military populations. Point-of-care tests (POCTs) are commercially available, but their use …