Association of chronic pain with alcohol consumption and tobacco use in active duty Soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain and lifestyle habits, namely alcohol consumption and tobacco use, impact soldier readiness. This study examines the relationship between …

Seasonality of microbiology of combat-related wounds and wound infections in Afghanistan

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Battlefield-related wound infections are a significant source of morbidity among combat casualties. Seasonality of these infections was demonstrated in …

Behavioral health-related reasons for permanent duty limitation profiles in the U.S. Army: population-based data from 2017 to 2019

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: When warfighters are unable to fight, they are formally removed from battle through temporary or permanent duty limitation profiles. This study uses a …

Development of the troop readiness evaluation with augmented reality return-to-duty (troop READY) platform to aid in the detection and treatment of military mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is prevalent in service members (SMs); however, there is a lack of consensus on the appropriate approach to return to …

A preliminary description of the health of women Navy divers: An examination of linked medical, personnel, and dive log data for 47 women divers who separated between 2008 and 2018

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Although women have always served in the U.S. Armed Forces, it has only been in the last half century that systematic examinations have been done on the …

Paediatric obesity prevalence in the U.S. military health system, fiscal years 2012-2018

Abstract: Introduction: Obesity prevalence in Military Health System (MHS) children has been reported through fiscal year (FY) 2012 as consistently lower than in the general …

Postamputation limb pain in military personnel: Separate but equal or separate and never equal?

Abstract: This resource is a commentary of 'A systematic review of the prevalence of postamputation and chronic neuropathic pain associated with combat injury in military …

Adverse childhood experiences and positive childhood experiences among United States military children

Abstract: Introduction: Many facets of military life are contributors to child health including frequent mobility, family separation, and increased risk to parental physical and …

Leadership styles experienced during military service predict later anhedonic depressive symptoms and self-efficacy in veterans with alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Lifetime and past-year alcohol use disorder (AUD) prevalence is significantly higher in US Armed Services Veterans than in non-veterans across adulthood. …

Nonsuicidal self-injury Methods among U.S. veterans: latent class analysis and associations with psychosocial outcomes

Abstract: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a debilitating concern among U.S. veterans, with wall/object-punching commonly endorsed as an NSSI Method. We examined how this behavior …

Support for complicated grief in military primary care: associations, challenges, and opportunities

Abstract: Objective: This study examined whether service members and their families engage in communication with their primary care managers (PCMs) regarding their losses and to …

Survey of resources in behavioral sleep medicine across the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency

Abstract: Introduction: Insomnia affects approximately 40% of active duty service members and adversely affects health, readiness, and safety. The VA/DoD Clinical Practice …