Neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage is not associated with adverse outcomes following elective spine surgery in older Veterans

Abstract: Background: In the US, over half of all cervical and lumbar arthrodesis spine surgeries are for people >= 60 years of age. The extent to which adverse outcomes vary by …

Rural Veterans' experiences with social risk factors: Impacts, challenges, and care system recommendations

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Social risk factors, such as food insecurity and financial needs, are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, health conditions that are …