Body mass index and hemoglobin A1c correlate with clinical needs after COVID-19 vaccination in the Veterans Affairs system

Abstract: Background: Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians recognized that individuals with metabolic syndrome, including elevated body mass index (BMI) and …

Treatment trends after hip fracture of Veterans with osteoporosis

Abstract: Introduction: Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease in the United States. It is often underdiagnosed and undertreated resulting in additional fragility …

A novel hierarchical framework elucidating regional differences in α-synuclein and tau co-pathology in military Veterans with parkinsonism

Abstract: Neuropathologic features diagnostic of parkinsonian disorders infrequently occur in isolation; hyperphosphorylated tau (p-tau) and amyloid plaques are often observed in …

Effects of TBI history and sleep on subjective cognition in Veterans: A VA Million Veteran Program study

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health issue often linked to cognitive dysfunction, with poor sleep further compounding these difficulties. While poor …

MRI utilization rates for Veterans at risk of prostate cancer

Abstract: This cross-sectional study evaluates trends in the utilization of and disparities in prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) across the Veterans Health Administration.

Age-friendly health systems pilot in a Veterans Health Administration community living center

Abstract: PURPOSE: To implement an Age-Friendly Health System (AFHS) in a Veterans Health Administration nursing home using shared decision-making and goal-concordant care, achieve …

Live opera performances on Veteran recovery from homelessness and post traumatic stress: Post-discussion qualitative analysis

Abstract: There is limited research on the impact of art forms, including opera, on audience and cast engagement in understanding mental health needs and support for Veterans at …

Low-carbohydrate nutrition counseling with continuous glucose monitoring to improve metabolic health among Veterans with type 2 diabetes: Pilot quality improvement initiative study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: One in 4 Veterans who receive care through the Veterans Health Administration has type 2 diabetes (T2D). Dietary carbohydrate restriction can promote weight …

Exploring student experiences in a transdisciplinary clinical immersion course on needs identification in Veteran and service member healthcare settings

Abstract: Background: As the number of BME clinical immersion experiences expands across university curricula, there is a growing opportunity for BME educators to share practical …

Patient experience ratings among Veterans using the Veterans Health Administration: An analysis by race-ethnicity and sex

Abstract: Background: Associations of race-ethnicity and sex with health care experiences are mostly untested. Centering analyses on experiences of racial-ethnic minoritized women …

Effects of basic body awareness therapy on movement quality, arousal regulation, and bodily experience in Danish military Veterans with severe PTSD symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Military veterans suffering from severe symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often experience significant bodily manifestations that …

Mortality in US Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors

Abstract: Objective: This investigation compared all-cause and cause-specific mortality in patients with and without rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the Veterans Health Administration …