Understanding barriers and facilitators to high-quality cancer care among Veterans with lung cancer: a qualitative study

Abstract: PURPOSEVeteran populations have higher lung cancer incidence and worse overall survival compared with non-Veteran populations. Although recent clinical advancements have …

Survival in Agent Orange exposed and unexposed Vietnam era Veterans who were diagnosed with lymphoid malignancies

Abstract: Agent Orange (AO) was an herbicide mixture that was contaminated with the carcinogenic 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin. . Between 1962 and 1971, AO was widely sprayed …

Predicting suicidal ideation 3 months following intensive posttraumatic stress disorder treatment

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study examined whether posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom change during a 3- and 2-week intensive treatment program (ITP)-based in cognitive …

Living with toxic wounds: The voices and visual self-representations of Gulf War Veterans

Abstract: Operations Desert Shield and Storm occurred over 30 years ago, yet many of those who were deployed continue to experience chronic and debilitating symptoms, now …

Prevalence of sexual violence and intimate partner violence among US military Veterans: Findings from surveys with two national samples

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sexual violence (SV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) experiences are major social determinants of adverse health. There is limited prevalence data on …

Process evaluation of the Invictus Pathways Program

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: UniSA's Invictus Pathways Program (IPP), a service program, was originally developed to assist veterans to train for and participate in the Invictus Games. …

Military exposures and Gulf War illness in Veterans with and without posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Gulf War illness (GWI) is a chronic multisymptom disorder of unknown etiology that is believed to be caused by neurotoxicant exposure experienced during deployment to the …

Diet quality is associated with nutrition knowledge and physical activity in the US military Veterans enrolled in university programmes

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military veterans are at greater risk for chronic medical conditions, many of which are associated with greater body mass index (BMI). Detrimental changes …

The role of deployment history on the association between epilepsy and traumatic brain injury in post-9/11 era U.S. Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a well-established epilepsy risk factor and is common among service members. Deployment related TBI, where …

Daily exposure to combat-related cues and posttraumatic stress symptoms among Veterans: Moderating effects of peri- and postdeployment experiences

Abstract: One of the central symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a heightened reactivity to trauma cues. The current study used experience sampling to investigate …

Cognitive function among military veterans with STEM occupations

Abstract: There is limited research on the relationship between science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupational history and cognitive function in later life, …

Pretreatment characteristics associated with symptom reduction during group cognitive processing therapy versus exposure therapy for PTSD: an exploratory study of Veterans

Abstract: Exposure and cognitive-based therapies are both effective for PTSD, but knowledge of which intervention is best for which patient is lacking. This lack of knowledge is …