Neighborhood-level socioeconomic disadvantage and pancreatic cancer among Veterans

Abstract: While individual-level social determinants of health are associated with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), it is currently unknown whether neighborhood-level …

Predictive accuracy of Natural Language Processing extracted 3-Step Theory of Suicide factor scores derived from Veterans' clinical progress notes

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To compare predictive accuracy of 3-step theory of suicide (3ST) factor scores derived from natural language processing of Veterans Health Administration …

Primary care continuity and utilization patterns for Veterans with homeless experience

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Continuity of care is a key aspect of high-quality primary care. Vulnerable populations often experience fragmented care. Some US Department of Veterans …

Cognitive and functional trajectories among older widowed male Veterans: Findings from the Health and Retirement Study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Loss of a spouse increases risk for cognitive and functional decline in older age. However, literature examining bereavement effects on cognition and daily …

Evaluation of the "Follow Your Heart" project: Academic detailing to improve hypertension composite quality measure

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In 2023, the Virtual Integrated Services Network (VISN) 20 of the United States (US) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ranked last out of 18 regions in the …

How does frailty impact peri-operative and speech recognition outcomes for cochlear implants in Veterans?

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of frailty with post-cochlear implant (CI) admission, morbidity, and CI-aided word recognition outcomes in veterans. STUDY …

Neural correlates of ibogaine: Evidence from functional neuroimaging of military Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ibogaine was recently found to result in significant functional improvements in treating the sequelae of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among Special Operations …

Parkinson's disease and risk of melanoma in United States Veterans: A Veterans Affairs Cancer Registry retrospective cohort study

Abstract:Epidemiologic studies suggest an association between Parkinson's disease (PD) and melanoma, although mechanisms remain unclear. Shared immune dysregulation, oxidative …

Utilization and cost of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinics for service members and Veterans treated in VA polytrauma rehabilitation centers for traumatic brain injury: A VA TBI model systems study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the post-injury utilization and cost of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient care in a cohort of Service Members and Veterans (SMVs) treated in VA …

Identifying factors associated with loneliness in older United States Veterans: An ecological systems approach

Abstract: PURPOSE: The current study examined whether multi-level ecological factors, including sociodemographic characteristics, military-related characteristics, social support, …

Results of a pilot randomized controlled trial of CBT-I for Veterans with serious mental illness and insomnia

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: For Veterans living with a serious mental illness (SMI), insomnia is prevalent and harmful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an …

Exploring the impact of the adaptive disclosure technique on reducing the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in Veterans: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents significant mental health challenges for veterans, leading to substantial physical, cognitive, and …