Military service and mortality risk in older adults: A nationwide retrospective cohort analysis of NHANES data

Abstract: Military service presents a paradoxical health impact, simultaneously enhancing physical fitness while increasing risks of injuries, mental health disorders, and …

Glycemic control and prostate cancer mortality risk in Veterans with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract: This retrospective cohort study of veterans diagnosed with diabetes mellitus evaluated the association between time-varying measures of glycemic control and the time to …

Prevalence and outcomes of emergency presentations of colorectal cancer in Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Abstract: Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnoses are frequently made through emergency presentations (EPs), a new cancer diagnosis following an emergency care episode or …

Comparison of risk factors and mortality in Veterans with HIV and those without HIV suffering first major acute cardiovascular events

Abstract: Background: Previous studies have demonstrated that people with HIV have an increased atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability, making them more susceptible to severe …

Sociodemographic and health characteristics of Hispanic Veteran patients with traumatic brain injury and its association to mortality: A pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most common conditions in the military. VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) patients with Traumatic Brain …