The effects of group nursing intervention based on emotion regulation training on depression and nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a group nursing intervention based on emotion regulation training in improving depressive …

A retrospective cohort study of traumatic brain injury-exposed military population and reported outcomes and recovery: A military traumatic brain injury initiative study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs after an external force on the brain results in injury and compromised ability to perform daily tasks. It is estimated …

Impact of medical comorbidities on ketamine and esketamine treatment effectiveness for posttraumatic stress disorder and depression: A clinical outcomes analysis from the VA San Diego Healthcare System

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ketamine and esketamine are increasingly used to manage treatment-resistant depression and have also been shown to reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress …

A retrospective study of dental trauma in Israel military personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are a significant public health concern, especially prevalent among active populations like military personnel, where the …

Risk factors for delayed treatment of gonorrhea and chlamydia in active-duty service members

Abstract: Background: Sexually transmitted infections including gonorrhea and chlamydia are common in the active-duty military population, with historically higher rates than their …

Oral health status of Dutch Armed Forces recruits in the years 2000, 2010 and 2020, a retrospective repeated cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: Studies on oral health status of adults are sparse and rarely include data on endodontic treatment and trauma. In the military, those data are available …

Hypertriglyceridemia is not a predictor of long-term all cause mortality in highrisk U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Background: The relationship between hypertriglyceridemia and all-cause mortality is not clear. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between triglycerides and long-term …

Impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the rate of lower limb amputation in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in health care, including postponement of nonurgent appointments. These changes, combined with overall decreased activity …

Housing status, cancer care, and associated outcomes among US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Cancer is a leading cause of death among older people experiencing homelessness. However, the association of housing status with cancer outcomes is not well …

New statin use, mortality and first cardiovascular events in older US Veterans by frailty status

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Statins are part of long-term medical regimens for many older adults. Whether frailty modifies the protective relationship between statins, mortality, and …

Assessment of a naloxone distribution plan in a Veteran population who experienced an opioid-related overdose event

Abstract: Background: The Veteran Health Administration prioritizes the distribution of naloxone to veterans diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD) to prevent deaths due to …

Standardizing patient safety event reporting between care delivered or purchased by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Increasing community care (CC) use by veterans has introduced new challenges in providing integrated care across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and …