Health care journeys of Veterans with Gulf War illness

Abstract: BACKGROUND: There is an acknowledged need to improve care for patients with persistent physical symptoms. Veterans who served in the 1990-91 Gulf War are a subpopulation …

A population wide analysis of MCMI-IV symptom validity scales administered in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Abstract: The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-IV (MCMI-IV) is a psychological assessment tool commonly used in Veteran Affairs (VA) settings. However, no research has examined …

Trauma exposure across the lifespan is associated with persistent mild TBI symptoms in US military Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common in military veterans, with most symptoms fully resolving within weeks but some persisting for months or years …

Residual PTSD and depression symptoms among Veterans receiving prolonged exposure therapy with and without topiramate

Abstract:Objective: Residual symptoms are common following posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment. Despite the high prevalence of and poor outcomes associated with …

Posttraumatic stress symptoms, functioning, and suicidal ideation in older U.S. Veterans: A network analysis

Abstract: Objectives: To identify posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms most central to the disorder and examine associations with functioning and suicidal ideation (SI) …

Wartime blast induced mild traumatic brain injury in the military, damage to white matter tracts, and neuropsychological symptoms: A systematic review

Abstract: Chronic traumatic encephalopathy has originally been described in the 1950s in concussion-providing sports such as boxing. Since the early 2010s, the concept is used for …

Are specific PTSD criteria associated with treatment outcome in traumatized Veterans and police officers?

Abstract: Background: A significant proportion of patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not respond sufficiently to trauma treatment. To date, it has not been …

Are specific PTSD criteria associated with treatment outcome in traumatized Veterans and police officers?

Abstract: Background: A significant proportion of patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not respond sufficiently to trauma treatment. To date, it has not been …

Prevalence of pelvic floor symptoms among Veteran and civilian women participating in a chronic pain program

Abstract: Introduction: Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is expressed as many different pelvic floor symptoms (PFS), including pain. Chronic pain and PFD can affect quality of life. …

The course of symptoms over time in people with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: There is inadequate evidence regarding the symptom profile of people who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) over time. The goal of this study was to …

The military health history: An educational initiative to improve Veteran healthcare

Abstract: Introduction:As a result of the nature of military service, veterans are a unique patient population with many special health considerations. For various reasons, …

Early predictors of chronic posttraumatic stress disorder symptom trajectories in uS Army soldiers deployed to the iraq war zone

Abstract: The course of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms varies among veterans of war zones, but sources of variation in long-term symptom course remain poorly …