Tobacco cessation prescription rates among Veterans living with human immunodeficiency virus who smoke

Abstract: Introduction: Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, with prevalence remaining dangerously high in at-risk groups, …

VetDash: A clinical dashboard for enhancing measurement-based care in Veteran health

Abstract: Objectives: Measurement-based care (MBC) improves clinical decision-making but remains underutilized in the Veterans Health Administration due to barriers such as …

History of clinical services, medical training, and research for spinal cord injuries and disorders in the United States Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: As of August 2025, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) system of care provides state-of-the-art specialty medical care for …

Serving those who have served: Uncovering the health and social care needs of Veterans and service leavers across Wakefield District

Abstract: In April and May 2024, Healthwatch Wakefield carried out a piece of engagement with veterans across Wakefield District. The aim was to find out how much veterans and …

Supporting health practitioner education for the health and wellbeing of the Veteran community

Abstract: The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) emphasizes the importance of equipping health practitioners to navigate its unique and complex healthcare arrangements to …

Prevalence and characteristics of Veterans with severe hearing loss: A descriptive study

Abstract: Hearing loss is common among Veterans, and extensive hearing care resources are prioritized within the Veterans Administration (VA). Severe hearing loss poses unique …

Phenotyping depression after mild traumatic brain injury: Evaluating the impact of multiple injury, gender, and injury context

Abstract: The chronic mental health consequences of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) are a leading cause of disability. This is surprising given the expectation of significant …

Data resource profile: Nutrition data in the VA million Veteran program

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Million Veteran Program (MVP) nutrition data is derived from dietary food/beverage intake information collected …

Pain after combat injury in male UK military personnel deployed to Afghanistan

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic pain after injury poses a serious health burden. As a result of advances in medical technology, ever more military personnel survive severe combat …

Being a woman in a man's military: The impact of military service on the lives of older US women Veterans

Abstract: This qualitative study explored the experiences of older U.S. women Veterans regarding their experiences and perceptions of their time in military service and its overall …

Studying military and Veteran health using a life-course approach: Lessons learned from a Canadian record linkage study

Abstract: The Canadian Forces Cancer and Mortality Study (CFCAMS) is an example of a study that uses the life-course approach to research. This article provides an overview of …

Mild traumatic brain injury in the maturing brain: an investigation of symptoms and cognitive performance in soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The majority of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are classified as mild and occur in young individuals. The course of recovery varies but can result in chronic …