Longitudinal epidemiology of mucormycosis within the Veterans Health Administration: A retrospective cohort study over a 20-year period

Abstract: Background: Mucormycosis is a rare but critical infection. Due to its rarity, there is scarce evidence about the longitudinal changes in the epidemiology of mucormycosis …

Quality of care in Veterans Health Administration hospitals: Helping Veterans decide “Should I stay, or should I go?”

Abstract: In the 1990s, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) underwent a significant transformation to improve care quality, accessibility, and patient-centeredness. With …

Exploring the experience of pain and pain management for pregnant and postpartum Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: Background: To examine how veterans experience and treat pain during the perinatal period, we conducted a qualitative study to explore the experiences of pain, pain …

The application of machine learning and causal inference to improve suicide outcomes among U.S. Veterans: A focus on clinic characteristics

Abstract: Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death among the general U.S. population and the second leading cause of death among those under the age of 45. Veterans are at a …

Mental health care for Veterans

Abstract: Mental health conditions, such as mood disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are common among veterans. Because of the unique demographic characteristics, …

Outcomes of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in US Veterans with severe renal dysfunction

Abstract: This retrospective cohort study explores the use of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi) in veterans with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and severe renal …

Veterans' use of inpatient and outpatient palliative care: The national landscape

Abstract: Background: Palliative care improves the quality of life for people with life-limiting conditions, which are common among older adults. Despite the Veterans Health …

Association of kidney function with sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor discontinuation among US Veterans

Abstract: Background: The effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) on cardiovascular disease and CKD may be limited if discontinued in persons with CKD. We …

Financial hardship after COVID-19 infection among US Veterans: A national prospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Research suggests an association between COVID-19 infection and certain financial hardships in the shorter term and among single-state and privately insured …

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 …

Implementation of the acute inpatient medicine-high reliability, learning environment, and workforce development initiative (AIM-HI) in rural Veterans Health Administration hospitals: A mixed methods evaluation protocol

Abstract: Introduction: Few rural hospital medicine programs include workforce development training that provides social and professional support for interdisciplinary teams. Even …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and type 2 diabetes outcomes in Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom reduction is linked with lower risk of incident type 2 diabetes (T2D), but little is known about the association …