Serum cholesterol and impact of age on coronary heart disease death in more than 4 million veterans

Abstract: Background: The lipid hypothesis postulates that lower blood cholesterol is associated with reduced coronary heart disease (CHD) risk, which has been challenged by …

Associations between physiological correlates of cochlear synaptopathy and tinnitus in a veteran population

Abstract: Purpose: Animal models and human temporal bones indicate that noise exposure is a risk factor for cochlear synaptopathy, a possible etiology of tinnitus. Veterans are …

Pastoral narrative disclosure: the development and evaluation of an Australian chaplaincy intervention strategy for addressing moral injury

Abstract: This paper describes the development and initial chaplaincy user evaluation of 'Pastoral Narrative Disclosure' (PND) as a rehabilitation strategy developed for chaplains …

Risk of pancreatitis with incretin therapies versus thiazolidinediones in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Incretin therapies, comprised of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), have been …

Risk of suicide-related outcomes after sars-cov-2 infection: Results from a nationwide observational matched cohort of US veterans

Abstract: Background: Negative mental health-related effects of SARS-COV-2 infection are increasingly evident. However, the impact on suicide-related outcomes is poorly understood, …

Maximizing Veterans Health Affairs community hospice collaborations

Abstract: Within the United States, approximately 330 000 military veterans die annually, but only 5% of deaths occur in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities. To help …

The EMBER trial for weight management engagement: a hybrid type 1 randomized controlled trial protocol

Abstract: Background: Almost 40% of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) users have obesity. VHA's national weight management program is associated with weight loss and improved …

A non-inferiority randomized controlled trial comparing behavioral sleep interventions in women veterans: an examination of pain outcomes

Abstract: Objective: Insomnia is known to exacerbate pain symptoms. The Purpose of the present study was to compare the secondary effects of cognitive behavioral therapy for …

Support for complicated grief in military primary care: associations, challenges, and opportunities

Abstract: Objective: This study examined whether service members and their families engage in communication with their primary care managers (PCMs) regarding their losses and to …

A smoking cessation intervention for rural veterans tailored to individual risk factors: a multicenter randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Introduction: Rates of cigarette use remain elevated among those living in rural areas. Depressive symptoms, risky alcohol use, and weight concerns frequently accompany …

A brief treatment for veterans with PTSD: an open-label case-series study

Abstract: Introduction: Despite the positive outcomes observed in numerous individuals undergoing trauma-focused psychotherapy for PTSD, veterans with this condition experience …

Improving access to service charities for female veterans

To date, considerations of improving access to and quality of care for veterans often emphasise male perspectives. This may not reflect the needs of female veterans, nor anticipate …