Veterans Affairs military toxic exposure research conference: Veteran-centric approach and community of practice

Abstract: The U.S. Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act expands benefits and services to U.S. Veterans exposed to …

Development and validation of a brief warzone stressor exposure index

Abstract: Existing scales mainly focus on danger-based threats of death and bodily harm to assess exposure to traumatic events in war zone. However, major provocations and …

Reinventing selves: An emerging career transition model for military personnel

Abstract: This practitioner-oriented piece explores concepts related to how active military personnel might begin to prepare for their impending career transition to mitigate some …

The influence of neck pain and sleep quantity on headache burden in service members with and without mild traumatic brain injury: An observational study

Abstract: Introduction: Headache is the most overwhelmingly reported symptom following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The upper cervical spine has been implicated in headache …

Risk factors for adverse health in military and law enforcement personnel; an umbrella review

Abstract: Background: A better understanding of adverse health and underlying risk factors in the context of military and law enforcement is essential to developing future …

Trauma symptom patterns in a large sample of military personnel outpatients: Differential relations to trauma exposure, depression, and anxiety symptoms

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) results from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event and is the most common clinical syndrome seen in military …

Pre-service predictors of new-onset alcohol misuse in male United States Marines

Abstract: Introduction: U.S. military personnel have a high prevalence of alcohol misuse, which can adversely affect force readiness. The objective of this study was to identify …

Importance of strength training for sustaining performance and health in military personnel

Abstract: The physical capacity of male and female warfighters is challenged on the modern battlefield by heavy loads and high-intensity work. When designing training programmes …

The transition to adulthood: A qualitative study of autism spectrum disorder from military and Veteran parents and military-dependent young adults

Abstract: Introduction: Given the unique experiences of military service members and their families, military-dependent young adults (18-25 years old) with autism spectrum …

Is inflammatory change associated with psychological risk and resilience in high-risk military personnel?

Abstract: Introduction: In military populations, the potential for under-reporting of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms and challenges in recognising early changes can …

Personalised medicine: a healing application within comorbid PTSD and mTBI military patient sample with a particular focus on special operators

Abstract: Personalised medicine is replacing prototypical medical care. Personalised medicine focuses on enhancing patients' functioning and preventing future negative impacts of …

Characterizing Veteran suicide decedents that were not classified as high-suicide-risk

Abstract: Background: Although the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made important suicide prevention advances, efforts primarily target high-risk patients with documented …