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Improving cancer outcomes among unhoused patients - lessons from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The study “Housing Status, Cancer Care, and Associated Outcomes Among US Veterans” by Hannah C. Decker et al1 analyzes differences in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and …

Military medics express regret over UK's past treatment of LGBT+ armed forces personnel

The Defence Medical Services (DMS) has issued an apology for the historical mistreatment of LGBT+ armed service personnel by the military medical community, following a …

Postamputation limb pain in military personnel: Separate but equal or separate and never equal?

Abstract: This resource is a commentary of 'A systematic review of the prevalence of postamputation and chronic neuropathic pain associated with combat injury in military …

First annual pact act research symposium on veterans health: a Colorado pact act collaboration (copac) initiative

Abstract: In response to the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act being signed into law, several research groups in …

Leave no one behind: Invited commentary on association of time from injury to initial hospital arrival, emergency trauma surgery, and survival in U.S. military casualties

Abstract: Performed years after the end of combat operations in Iraq and the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, the authors of the commented report avoided the more expedient …

Cannabis and cannabinoids for pain and posttraumatic stress disorder in military personnel and Veterans

Abstract: This viewpoint discusses a clinical trial that investigated cannabis and cannabinoids for pain and posttraumatic stress disorder in military personnel and Veterans.

Caring for Veterans with Serious Illness

Abstract: US Veterans comprise approximately 7% of the population. About half of these Veterans seek care within the Department of Veterans Affairs; the other half receive their …

An analysis of veterans diagnosed with large granular lymphocytic disorders at the national Veteran Affairs Healthcare System

Abstract: This is a retrospective, secondary analysis of electronic health records of a VA cohort of patients diagnosed with LGL leukemia from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 2020 …

Veterans Health Administration research in aging: opportunities for high impact across the academic career

Abstract: This commentary discusses the role of the Veterans Health Administration in researching aging and best practices in the care of older adults.

Asymptomatic Mass Testing in British Military Deployed Personnel During a COVID-19 Outbreak

Abstract: This letter details the mass asymptometic COVID-29 PCR testing that occured in January 2021 training excercises conducted by the British Army overseas. The authors …

Sun-protective behaviors in military veterans

Abstract: A recent letter in your journal cites sun exposure as an important modifiable risk factor to reduce the incidence of skin cancer. While military veterans represent a …

Commentary on diagnosis and treatment patterns of Peyronie’s disease among different racial, ethnic, and regional groups in the Veterans Affairs health care system

Abstract: Access to quality healthcare is an important topic that has, thankfully, gained significant traction in the peer-reviewed research space over the last decade or so. …