Treatment and life goals among Veterans with Gulf War illness

Abstract: Medically unexplained syndromes (MUS), also termed persistent physical symptoms, are both prevalent and disabling. Yet treatments for MUS are marked by high rates of …

Relationship between combat-related traumatic injury and its severity to predicted cardiovascular disease risk: ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study investigated the relationship between combat-related traumatic injury (CRTI) and its severity and predicted cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. …

Deep sequential neural network models improve stratification of suicide attempt risk among US Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To apply deep neural networks (DNNs) to longitudinal EHR data in order to predict suicide attempt risk among veterans. Local explainability techniques were …

Telemedicine for Veterans in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned from a virtual urgent care center

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Although telemedicine was predominantly adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on healthcare outcomes in the veteran population in achieving first …

Veterans’ Perspectives on Military Sexual Trauma-Related Communication with VHA Providers

Abstract: Given the number of veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) and the impact of these experiences on veteran health, Veterans Health Administration …

Electroconvulsive Therapy at a Veterans Health Administration Medical Center

Abstract: Objectives: Little epidemiologic research has examined the practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). We investigated sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, …

Low Income as a Multiplicative Risk Factor for Oral Pain and Dental Problems among U.S. Veteran Smokers

Abstract: Compared to the United States (U.S.) general population, military veterans are at an increased risk of experiencing dental problems. This study documented associations …

Military Families' Perceptions of Neighborhood Characteristics Affecting Reintegration: Development of an Aggregate Measure

Abstract: This pilot study evaluated the validity and reliability of an Experience of Neighborhood (EON) measure developed to assess neighborhood characteristics that shape …