The occupational, psychosocial, biobehavioral lifestyle, and physiological determinants of hypertension risk among military Veterans

Abstract: Military veterans may be at increased risk over non-veterans for the development of hypertension, potentially due to the consequences of their unique military stressors; …

Traumatic brain injury and genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease impact cerebrospinal fluid β-amyloid levels in Vietnam War Veterans

Abstract: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may increase the risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and its neuropathological correlates, although the mechanisms of this relationship are …

Understanding how traumatic brain injury-related changes in fluid biomarkers affect quality of life outcomes in Veterans: A prospective observational trial protocol (UNTANGLE)

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability, with annual global incidence estimated as 69 million people. Survivors can experience …

Enhancing access through language-tailored approach in telehealth and Veterans Video Connect: traumatic brain injury (TBI) Veterans satisfaction assessment

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can impact language processing, necessitating language-tailored approaches. Telehealth may expand rural Veterans' access but …

Lifetime psychotropic medication use among service members and Veterans with and without history of mild traumatic brain injury: A pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Military Service Members, Veterans, and other patient populations who experience traumatic brain injury (TBI) may have increased risk of early …

An observational cohort study of alcohol use and cognitive difficulties among post-9/11 Veterans with and without TBI and PTSD

Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and alcohol use are highly prevalent among military Veterans and independently associated …

Efficacy and implementation planning across the Veterans Affairs polytrauma system of care: Protocol for the REACH Intervention for caregivers of Veterans and Service members with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Background: The responsibility of care for Veterans and Service Members (V/SMs) with traumatic brain injury (TBI) often defaults to informal family caregivers. Caregiving …

Traumatic brain injury and sleep in military and Veteran populations: A literature review

Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a hallmark of wartime injury and is related to numerous sleep wake disorders (SWD), which persist long term in veterans. …

Health outcomes in caregivers of service members and Veterans with traumatic brain injury enrolled in the U.S. Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program

Abstract: To explore health outcomes in caregivers of service members and veterans (SMV) with traumatic brain injury (TBI) enrolled in two programs within the U.S. Department of …

The association of mental health symptoms to post-traumatic nightmares among treatment seeking active duty service members

Abstract: Introduction: Posttraumatic nightmares (PTNs) are common among service members with a history of combat or mission-related trauma and are associated with decreased …

Sociodemographic and health characteristics of Hispanic Veteran patients with traumatic brain injury and its association to mortality: A pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most common conditions in the military. VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) patients with Traumatic Brain …

Benzodiazepine prescription patterns after mild traumatic brain injury in U.S. military service members

Abstract: Introduction: Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and clinical recommendations (CRs) are developed to aide and guide providers in treating a variety of conditions, …