Symptom burden and care satisfaction in US military Veterans with ALS: Results of a national survey

Abstract: INTRODUCTION/AIMS: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects military veterans at a higher rate than the general civilian population. The aim of the present study is to …

Treatment outcomes of sexual minority women (SMW) Veterans with military sexual trauma (MST)

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Although sexual minority women (SMW) veterans are disproportionately impacted by military sexual trauma and its negative consequences, little research has …

Negative pressure wound therapy for combat-related extremity vascular injuries: Clinical experience from the war in Ukraine

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Extremity vascular injuries are among the most challenging problems in military surgery. They are frequently accompanied by extensive soft tissue loss and …

Work and recovery from substance use disorder in Veterans Affairs: Characteristics of Veterans seeking work therapy and vocational rehabilitation

Abstract: Objective: Substance use disorders are prevalent in Veterans and associated with a wide range of deleterious effects. Helping Veterans with substance use disorders …

Unmasking the divide: Musculoskeletal injury and physical fitness disparities among military and emergency responders

Abstract:Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a burden on military, first responder, and health care personnel. Military and emergency services populations are often …

Patients receive care for chronic pancreatitis in a VA system with low diagnostic confidence

Abstract: Background and Aims: With the exception of late-stage disease, making an accurate diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis remains a significant clinical challenge. Using …

Analysis of Project-100 Closed Cases: October, 2024

The reports describes a set of analyses of Project-100 closed cases using data collected between 1/4/2022 and 1/7/2024 (using raw dataset PTSDRes-1.4.2022-1.7.2024-V1.csv). As with …

Examining the impact of brief couples-based posttraumatic stress disorder treatments on anger and psychological aggression in Veterans and their partners

Abstract: Anger can adversely impact functioning in veterans. Psychological aggression, which is related to but distinct from anger, is particularly detrimental to veterans' mental …

Clusters based on within-treatment symptom trajectories as predictors of dropout in treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder

Abstract: Objective: Dropout rates are high in treatments for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUDs). We examined dropout predictors …

Mental health treatment rates during pregnancy and postpartum in US Military Service Members

Abstract: Importance: Although new parents' mental health is known to decline, less is known about changes in therapy attendance, especially among military service members. …

Comorbid treatment of traumatic brain injury and mental health disorders

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) is a multidisciplinary intensive outpatient treatment program for post-9/11 veterans and service members with …

Drivers of dropout and enhancers of engagement for male military Veterans in therapy: Practitioner perspectives

Abstract: ABSTRACT Male veterans are vastly over-represented in suicide rates relative to non-veterans. A critical avenue for improving male veterans’ mental health outcomes is …