The impact of a Spanish online and telephone intervention for caregivers of Veterans post-stroke: Findings on caregiver burden

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Hispanic caregivers report higher levels of burden and poorer mental health compared to non-Hispanic caregivers. While problem-solving …

Discharge disposition following acute ischemic stroke in the Veterans Health Administration: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to examine the discharge disposition of older adults who were hospitalized for an ischemic stroke in the Veterans Health …

Sex-specific associations between homelessness and cerebrovascular disease among aging US Veterans in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: Homelessness and chronic disease have been previously linked. We examined the bidirectional, sex-specific, relationship between homelessness and cerebrovascular disease …

The impact of multi-systems utilization on the health outcomes of Mississippi Veterans experiencing stroke: Policy implications

Abstract:Stroke poses a global threat, as it is the third-leading cause of disability and the secondleading cause of death worldwide (Owolab et al., 2022). In the United States, …

Motivation in Veterans with an acute/subacute ischemic stroke did not improve cognition and functional motor recovery but reduced deaths

Abstract: Background: The role of motivation per se in the presence or absence of depression in stroke-related cognitive and functional motor recovery has not been studied. AIM: …

Comparison of risk factors and mortality in Veterans with HIV and those without HIV suffering first major acute cardiovascular events

Abstract: Background: Previous studies have demonstrated that people with HIV have an increased atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability, making them more susceptible to severe …

Identifying risk factors for cardiovascular events among active-duty service members and Veterans prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Oral NSAIDs are widely used analgesic medications for the treatment of musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions. NSAIDs are associated with adverse effects …

Posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with elevated risk of incident stroke and transient ischemic attack in women Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with ischemic heart disease in women veterans, but evidence for associations with other …

Moderate alcohol consumption on the risk of stroke in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: There is inconsistent evidence on the association of moderate alcohol consumption and stroke risk in the general population and is not well studied among U.S. …

Traumatic Brain Injury and Long-Term Risk of Stroke Among US Military Veterans

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results in cerebrovascular injury and has been associated with shorter-term (i.e.,

Veteran Stroke Survivors' Lived Experiences After Being Discharged Home: a Phenomenological Study

Abstract: Stroke is a leading cause of disability in adults and third cause of death in the United States. Survivors face challenges postdischarge, including risks in …