SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with higher chance of diabetes remission among Veterans with incident diabetes

Abstract: Objective: To examine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on long-term glycemia. Research desing and methods: We conducted a retrospective inception cohort study using Veterans …

Homelessness and risk of end-stage kidney disease and death in Veterans with chronic kidney disease

Abstract: Importance: Adults experiencing homelessness in the US face numerous challenges, including the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The extent of a potentially …

Long-term opioid therapy trajectories in Veteran patients with and without substance use disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Previous research on veteran patient populations has identified distinct long-term opiod therapy (LTOT) dose trajectories. Recipients of these trajectories …

Traumatic brain injury and subsequent risk of brain cancer in US Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars

Abstract: Importance While brain cancer is rare, it has a very poor prognosis and few established risk factors. To date, epidemiologic work examining the potential association of …

The association between homelessness and key liver-related outcomes in veterans with cirrhosis

Abstract: Introduction: Homelessness adversely affects patient outcomes in broad cohort studies; however, its impact on key liver-related outcomes in patients with cirrhosis is …

Association of frailty and cardiopulmonary resuscitation outcomes in older U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Determine the association between frailty and immediate survival of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in older Veterans. Secondary outcomes: compare …

Treatment effectiveness of antibiotic therapy in Veterans with multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter spp. bacteremia

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To describe antimicrobial therapy used for multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter spp. bacteremia in Veterans and impacts on mortality. METHODS: This was a …

Medical correlates of first-term attrition in US Navy personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: First-term attrition (FTA), or failure of a military service member to complete their initial service contract, is a major financial burden and source of …