Abstract: BACKGROUND: Little is known about the association between military sexual trauma (MST) and risk for suicide-related outcomes later in life. OBJECTIVE: To determine the …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Epigenetic aging measures have promise as surrogate health outcomes in randomized control trials and observational cohort studies. The value of these …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Peacekeeping service in conflict zones might increase soldiers' risk of death as a consequence of physical and psychological exposure following in the wake …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Veterans with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (SZ/BP) experience excess mortality due to several reasons, including cancer. We evaluated whether disparities …
Abstract: Importance: Hospitalization is a critical period for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), marked by increased risk of mortality after discharge. Objective: To …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on older adults, particularly those with existing comorbidities. To inform targeted healthcare strategies for …
Abstract: Objective: The Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), the Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (ECI), and the Functional Comorbidity Index (FCI) are validated clinical measures of …
Abstract: Background: A significant burden of mental illness is prevalent among veterans with critical limb ischemia (CLI). We designed a retrospective study using a large …
Abstract: Continuity of care is essential for Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI), as lapses in treatment are common and linked to increased mortality. This study evaluated …
Abstract: Importance: Continuity of care for Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI) is a priority for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), as gaps in care are common and …
Abstract:Introduction: Military service can significantly impact human health, with research showing that veterans experience higher mortality rates than the general population. …
Abstract: Background: Patients who have experienced an inpatient hospitalization for heart failure are at increased risk of mortality, particularly during the months following …