Abstract: BACKGROUND: In ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm risk stratification, aortic area/height ratio is a reasonable alternative to maximum diameter. Biomechanically, aortic …
Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Many veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system have access to non-VA care through insurance and VA-purchased community care. Prior …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Mortality is high within the first few months of starting chronic dialysis. Pre-ESKD trajectory of kidney function has been shown to be predictive of early …
Abstract: Surveillance is a cornerstone of public health practice. Accurate monitoring of deaths and hospitalizations caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is important for …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: While prior studies have suggested a role for norovirus gastroenteritis in contributing to severe morbidity and mortality, the importance of norovirus as a …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans face numerous challenges due to stigma and marginalization, which have a significant impact on their health …
Abstract: Introduction: It is unclear whether interventions designed to increase housing stability can also lead to improved health outcomes such as reduced risk of death and …
Abstract: Introduction: The 75th Ranger Regiment is an elite U.S. military special operations unit that conducted over 20 years of sustained combat operations. The Regiment has a …
Abstract: Suicide among Veterans continues to be a priority issue addressed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In addition to a variety of services specifically …
Abstract: Research documenting differences in mortality risk across the life course between veterans and nonveterans has not accounted for combat status. To address this gap in the …
Abstract: Morbidity and mortality following COVID-19 infection may be influenced by baseline atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, yet limited data are available to …
Abstract: We investigated whether military personnel involved in chemical warfare agent research at Porton Down had increased rates of mortality or cancer incidence. This was a …