Abstract: The goal of this study was to characterize mental health care utilization, including variables associated with initiation of a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Early prediction of Alzheimer's disease is important for timely intervention and treatment. We examine whether machine learning on longitudinal electronic …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Prescribing of ADHD medications has not been examined in the US homeless population. This study examined frequency of prescriptions for stimulant and …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cohort studies of veterans are critical for understanding the long-term health effects of deployment and toxic exposures. However, longitudinal research is …
Abstract: For veterans, early life stressors, such as childhood trauma and experience of combat-related events, are associated with reporting greater levels of anger. Anger, if …
Abstract: Despite the efficacy of trauma-focused therapies, many veterans with PTSD leave treatment prematurely and experience persistent functional impairments. This is often due …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Prostatype® Test evaluates expression levels of three stem cell genes (IGFBP3, F3, and VGLL3), which are combined with PSA, stage, and grade to calculate …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal pain condition that has not been thoroughly studied in relation to environmental exposures and …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: California has the largest number of people living with HIV in the United States, and in 2022, there were 4882 new diagnoses. Veterans with histories of …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Lack of access to sterile supplies among people who use drugs contributes to increased rates of infectious disease transmission, including human …
Abstract: BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Studies show an association between elevated blood pressure, obesity, and insulin resistance with an higher risk of developing diabetes. As sodium …
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate associations between social determinants of health (SDoH, the conditions in which people live) and receipt of psychotherapy among Veterans …