The impact of frailty on postoperative outcomes of Veterans with stage I non-small cell lung cancer

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although surgical resection is the standard of care for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, frailty influences treatment decisions. We evaluated the …

Case difficulty and non-routine events by surgical team members in a large prospective observational study at 5 Veterans Affairs Medical Centers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Excessive workload is associated with degraded operator performance and outcomes. The construct of surgical "team workload" is poorly specified, and …

The wounded face in uniform: Surgical reconstruction and identity restoration in military facial trauma

Abstract: Facial trauma in military personnel carries psychological implications that extend beyond physical injury. Because the face is closely tied to identity, recognition, …

Younger age is a risk factor for discontinuing military service after THA

Abstract: Background: With improved implant survival, THA is becoming more common in younger patients. Despite similar patient-reported outcomes between younger and older cohorts, …

Trends of opioid use following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A 10-year longitudinal study of the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: The United States Veteran Health Administration (VHA) cares for a substantial group of patients who are at higher risk of substance abuse in comparison to the …

Time between pancreatic cancer diagnosis and treatment initiation and survival in the U.S. Military Health System

Abstract: Background: Pancreatic cancer has a high case fatality and treatment is known to improve survival. It is unknown whether the time between diagnosis and treatment …

Non-cardiac perioperative mortality factors at a single urban Veterans Affairs medical center

Abstract: Background: The Veterans affairs (VA) surgical quality improvement program was established to evaluate the quality of VA surgical care to over nine million United States …

Improving postoperative care for Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea through preoperative education and the electronic health record: A quality improvement project

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to establish and evaluate a process to improve use of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy on the day …

The top-cited military relevant spine articles

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Historically musculoskeletal injury has substantially affected United States (US) service members. Lumbosacral spine injuries are among the most common …

Treatment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma in relation to survival in the U.S. Military Health System

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Pancreatic cancer has a high case fatality and relatively short survival after diagnosis. Treatment is paramount to improving survival, but studies on the …

Patterns of use of advanced wound matrices in the Veterans Administration clinics

Abstract: Chronic wounds are a common and costly health issue affecting millions of individuals in the United States, particularly those with underlying conditions such as …

Evaluation of pharmacists' role in preoperative medication review in a Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Abstract: DISCLAIMER: In an effort to expedite the publication of articles, AJHP is posting manuscripts online as soon as possible after acceptance. Accepted manuscripts have been …