A rapid review of literature on first episode psychosis among United States military service members

Abstract: Current literature does not thoroughly examine the development or treatment of first episode psychosis (FEP) among active duty service members. We conducted a rapid …

Male sex and hazardous alcohol use following military sexual assault increase suicide risk among US service members and Veterans

Abstract: Background: Higher alcohol use and military sexual assault (MSA) are associated with increased risk of death by suicide. Risk for death by suicide is rapidly increasing …

A dynamical systems analysis of change in PTSD symptoms, depression symptoms, and suicidal ideation among military personnel during treatment for PTSD

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The connections among posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicidal ideation are elusive because of an overreliance on cross-sectional …

Incidence of papillary thyroid cancer: Comparison of the military and the general population by race and tumor stage/size

Abstract: BACKGROUND: A previous study found higher papillary thyroid cancer incidence in the US military than the general population with larger differences among Black than White …

'Spice' use motivations, experiences, and repercussions among Veterans of the United States Armed Forces

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The potential for synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) to function as an alternative to marijuana without the same risk of a positive urinalyses led to …

Effects of a mat pilates-based exercise program for low back pain in helicopter pilots of the Brazilian Air Force: randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Introduction: Helicopter pilots may present chronic low back pain due to vibration exposure and asymmetric posture during flight. Objectives: To analyze the effects of a …

A playstation mentality to killing? Adverse psychological consequences in drone pilots and the stigmatization thereof in the military

Abstract: Since the start of the 21st century, drones are increasingly used for military purposes. There have been concerns that the work of drone pilots resembles a video game and …

Identifying risk factors for dental emergency visits in the US Army

Abstract: Introduction: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between subjects’ oral health characteristics and the incidence of a dental emergency over 1 …

Review of mental healthcare provision by primary care physicians in the Department of Defense (DoD)

Abstract: Aim: Primary care visits in the United States increasingly involve the treatment of mental health concerns, and the Military Health System (MHS) is no exception. The …

Prevalence and correlates of complicated grief in military primary care: Implications for healthcare providers

Abstract: Grief is a universal experience, but for approximately 1 in 10 individuals, grief can become impairing. Despite servicemembers' frequent exposure to death, research on …

Dropout in a clinical trial for comorbid PTSD and MDD among US service members: Are pretreatment characteristics predictive?

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Despite effective treatment options for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), many patients do not complete therapy. This includes U.S. active duty service …

Lifetime blast exposure is not related to cognitive performance or psychiatric symptoms in US military personnel

Abstract: Objective: The present study aimed to examine the impact of lifetime blast exposure (LBE) on neuropsychological functioning in service members and veterans (SMVs). …