Veteran mental health emergency care utilization following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether Veterans infected with SARS-CoV-2 have an elevated risk for needing mental health emergency care (MHEC) relative to uninfected comparators, …

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 …

The relationship between pre-pandemic comorbidities with SARS-CoV-2 infections and hospitalizations in black versus white military service members: a retrospective study

Abstract: Introduction: Comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, asthma, and cardiovascular conditions have been reported to worsen the clinical progression of …

Changes in physical function and physical therapy use in older Veterans not infected by COVID-19 residing in community living centers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Objectives: Examine physical function change and physical therapy (PT) use in short-stay and long-stay residents not infected by CoVID-19 within Veterans Affairs (VA) …

Wandering behavior and SARS-CoV-2 infection in Veterans Affairs Community Living Center residents

Abstract: Objective: Wandering behavior in nursing home (NH) residents could increase risk of infection. The objective of this study was to assess the association of wandering …

Identifying Veterans who benefit from nirmatrelvir-ritonavir: A target trial emulation

Abstract: Background: Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir is recommended for persons at risk for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) but remains underutilized. Information on which …

Longitudinal trends in 30-day mortality attributable to SARS-CoV-2 among vaccinated and unvaccinated US Veteran patients

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 …

Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 variants in military and civilian personnel of an Air Force airport during three pandemic waves in Italy

Abstract: We investigated SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating, from November 2020 to March 2022, among military and civilian personnel at an Air Force airport in Italy in order to …

Characteristics and outcomes of US Veterans with immunocompromised conditions at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection with or without receipt of oral antiviral agents

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir-ritonavir were the first oral antiviral agents to demonstrate reduced hospitalization or death in patients with severe acute …