Association of serum biomarkers with radiographic knee osteoarthritis, knee pain and function in a young, male, trauma-exposed population - Findings from the ADVANCE study

Abstract: Objective: The ArmeD SerVices TrAuma RehabilitatioN OutComE (ADVANCE) study is investigating long-term combat-injury outcomes; this sub-study aims to understand the …

Chronic opioid prescription in Veterans with spinal cord injury: Prevalence and associated factors

Abstract: Objective: Chronic opioid use presents long-term health risks for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of the study was to characterize patterns and …

Greater coupling of pain intensity and opioid craving after delaying methadone dose among Veterans with opioid use disorder

Abstract: Aim: Individuals maintained on methadone commonly report greater pain between daily doses. Despite a strong theoretical link, little is known about the temporal …

Protocol for a pragmatic trial of cannabidiol (CBD) to improve chronic pain symptoms among United States Veterans

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain affects over 100 million Americans, with a disproportionately high number being Veterans. Chronic pain is often difficult to treat and responds …

Ketamine in the effective management of chronic pain, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder for Veterans: A meta-analysis and systematic review

Abstract:Introduction: Ketamine has emerged as a promising treatment alternative for the management of chronic pain. Despite encouraging findings in civilian populations, and …

Abuse disclosure and documentation in the medical record: An observational matched-cohort study in the US Military Health System

Abstract: Aim: This study aims to evaluate the overall incidence of abuse code documentation in the medical records of patients assigned female, and the relationships between abuse …

The willing: Danish soldiers on endurance, edgework, and engagement in the post-9/11 era

Abstract: This article addresses the question of culture and subjective life by virtue of exploring soldierly self-fashioning in the context of military subjectification. Based on …

The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia on sleep outcomes in the context of pain among older adult Veterans

Abstract: Background: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia disorder in adults. Compared to young adults, older adults have …

Traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder are associated with physical health burden among post-9/11 women Veterans

Abstract: Background: Little research focuses on physical health outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among post-9/11 women veterans …

Role of pain catastrophizing in the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain in different subgroups: An exploratory secondary data analysis using finite mixture models

Abstract: Introduction: Providing effective treatment for debilitating chronic pain is a challenge among many populations including military service members. Cognitive behavioral …

Examining patient reported outcome measures for phantom limb pain: Measurement use in a sample of Veterans with amputation

Abstract: Purpose: Phantom limb pain (PLP) is treated with medications and non-drug treatments. Best clinical practices for measuring treatment outcomes have not been defined. The …

Migraine prevalence, environmental risk, and comorbidities in men and women Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Migraine is a prevalent and debilitating condition that substantially impacts quality of life. Investigating migraine prevalence, associated comorbidities, …