Alcohol Use Disorder Moderates the Effect of Age on Heart Rate Variability in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Research on heart rate variability (HRV) in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid alcohol use disorder (AUD) is limited despite its use as a biomarker of both …

Significant association between catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) Val158/108Met polymorphism and cognitive function in veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Core features of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are cognitive disturbances. Enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) degrades dopamine primarily in prefrontal …

Military Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are signature injuries of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and have been linked to an increased …

Burden and Mental Health Among Caregivers of Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma

Abstract: Veterans who survive multiple traumatic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI), must often rely on family caregivers for ongoing care and support with …

Implementing a Veteran-Centered Community Health Clinical Experience in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Abstract: Background: In a baccalaureate nursing curriculum, students focused on the unique health care needs of veterans and their families. The learning experiences aimed to …

Family-Centered Care for Military and Veteran Families Affected by Combat Injury

Abstract: The US military community includes a population of mostly young families that reside in every state and the District of Columbia. Many reside on or near military …

Caring for the Veteran, Military and Family Member, Nursing Competencies: Strategies for Integrating Content into Nursing School Curricula

Abstract: In the United States, one in every 15 persons is a Veteran (U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2016, U. S. News and World Report, 2017). An estimated 27% of these …

Association of dimensional psychological health measures with telomere length in male war veterans

Abstract: Background: Several psychiatric disorders may be characterized by peripheral telomere shortening. However, it is unclear whether telomere shortening is associated with …

The Association of Alcohol Consumption Patterns with Self-related Physical Health and Psychiatric Distress among Afghan and Iraq Era US Veterans

Abstract: Alcohol misuse is associated with negative mental and physical health outcomes, which presents a public health concern in veterans. However, less is known regarding …

Renewing Our Commitments

Abstract: This publication reaffirms Scotland's commitment to support our Armed Forces community - Service personnel, veterans and families. It recognises some major achievements …

Improving Clinical Care for Veteran Trans-Femoral Amputees

Abstract: The rehabilitation pathway for Britain’s Above Knee Amputee Veterans needs to change. The NHS and its staff do their best for the cohort of 160 operationally-wounded …

Caregiver Burden and Psychological Distress in Partners of Veterans With Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Caregiver burden and psychological distress were examined in a sample of 71 partners of Vietnam War combat veterans. Partners of patients (n = 51) diagnosed with …