Health-related outcomes among veterans identified as being at increased risk during a crisis line contact

Abstract: Research has focused on developing ways to prevent death by suicide, such as 24-hr crisis lines. The Purpose of the study was to examine health-related outcomes among …

Medical cannabis use among Canadian veterans and non-veterans: a national survey

Abstract: Background: Medical cannabis (MC) is used by Canadian Veterans to manage a wide range of health issues. However, there is little information comparing the reasons for MC …

Outcomes of colectomy in united states veterans with cirrhosis: predicting outcomes using nomogram

Abstract: Introduction: With growing incidence of liver cirrhosis worldwide, there is more need for a risk assessment tool to aid in perioperative management of cirrhotic patients …

Addressing veteran health-related social needs: how joint commission standards accelerated integration and expansion of tools and services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background The Joint Commission recently named reduction of health care disparities and improvement of health care equity as quality and safety priorities (Leadership …

Associations between pm(2.5) and o(3) exposures and new onset type 2 diabetes in regional and national samples in the United States

Abstract: Background: Exposure to particulate matter ≤2.5 μm in diameter (PM(2.5)) and ozone (O(3)) has been linked to numerous harmful health outcomes. While epidemiologic …

The association of agent orange (ao) exposure with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (mgus) to multiple myeloma (mm) progression: a population-based study of Vietnam War era veterans

Abstract: Background: Herbicide and pesticide exposure (e.g., agent orange [AO]) is associated with an increased risk of multiple myeloma (MM) due to the contaminant, …

Symptom attribution is a stronger predictor of PVT-failure than symptom endorsement in veterans with remote mTBI history

Abstract: Objective: Prior research has shown an association between performance validity testing (PVT) and symptom endorsement following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in …

The effects of migraine and traumatic brain injury on subjective cognitive functioning in veterans in the million veteran program

Abstract: Objective: The relationship between migraine and cognitive symptoms in Veterans is a complex issue, made more challenging by the high prevalence of traumatic brain injury …

The impact of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on cognition and function in post-9/11 veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Objective: The study examines the impact of ADHD on cognitive and functional abilities in post-9/11 Veterans with PTSD. Method: 313 Veterans from the Translational …

Appropriateness of test of premorbid functioning for predicting premorbid functioning in spanish/english speaking military veterans affairs population

Abstract: Objective: To examine the degree of discrepancy between Test of Premorbid Functioning (TOPF) predicted and actual WAIS-IV FSIQ between monolingual English-speaking …

Neurobehavioral symptoms in veterans with deployment-related TBI: examining the additional impact of pre- and post-deployment TBIs

Abstract: Objective: We utilized a large sample of Veterans who had sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during deployment to evaluate the additional impact of pre- and …

Biopsychosocial correlates and individual differences for eliciting moral elevation in veterans with PTSD: an experimental case series

Abstract: A promising approach to enhancing trauma-focused treatment is moral elevation-feeling inspired by witnessing a virtuous act. This study explored potential links between …