Fighting against mental health stigma in military personnel-an analysis of the most important directions of research

Abstract: Mental health stigma (MHS) among military personnel requires a complex approach, as it is influenced by ethical challenges and organizational norms distinct from those in …

It's killed my sex life: Veteran bladder cancer survivors' perspectives on sexual problems and intimacy

Abstract: Bladder cancer survivors may be at particular risk for cancer-related sexual problems, given the direct impacts of cancer management on genitalia and internal sex organs. …

Neural activation during cognitive effort-based decision-making: Associations with avolition in Veterans with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Effort-based decision-making (EBDM) is a key component of motivation. Impairments in EBDM have been consistently linked to amotivation in individuals with …

A conceptual analysis of loneliness in military personnel and suggested directions of therapeutic intervention

Abstract: Loneliness is receiving more and more attention for being an important psychosocial contributor to the deterioration of quality of life, psychological well-being, onset …

Abnormal serum albumin, alanine aminotransferase, and blood urea nitrogen are associated with higher risks for mechanical ventilation and in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 positive US Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Since the first reported case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), clinicians and scientists have been challenged to contrive ideal prevention, detection, …

Canadian Armed Forces members' perspectives on health service transition prior to military release

Abstract: In Canada, military-to-civilian transition (MCT) involves transitioning from military to civilian primary care. This is an important but underexplored aspect of MCT. We …

Developing a weight management and metabolic health program to support patient-centred, effective, and efficient treatment for Veterans with overweight or obesity: Protocol for a quality improvement programme

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans Affairs Medical Centers offer multiple weight-loss treatments, including a comprehensive lifestyle intervention program (i.e., MOVE!), anti-obesity …

Veterans with Parkinson's disease: A shared care model between movement disorder and rehabilitation specialists

Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that Veteran populations are at a disproportionately higher risk for developing compared to the general population. …

Pain management among Veterans on hemodialysis before and after implementation of the Veterans Health Administration's opioid safety initiative

Abstract: Background: Little is known about the impact of opioid safety initiatives (OSIs) on veterans with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis, a seriously ill population for …

Military exposures research: A state-of-the-art review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military personnel encounter a wide range of environmental and occupational exposures during their service such as burn pit smoke, chemical warfare agents, …

Women Veterans’ perspectives on the acceptability of behavioral health treatment for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care

Abstract: Objective: The gap in alcohol consumption among men and women is narrowing, yet rates of alcohol treatment engagement among women veterans remain low. When women do seek …

The durability of response to transcranial magnetic stimulation in Veterans with major depressive disorder

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has established efficacy for treatment resistant major depressive disorder (MDD-TR). Information on the durability of …