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Long-term outcomes of single-dose psilocybin for U.S. military Veterans with severe treatment-resistant depression – 12-month data from an open-label pilot study

Abstract: Background: One-third of Veterans with major depressive disorder suffer from treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This is the first study to evaluate the long-term …

Semen parameters and exposure risks in military males

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military members and veterans have unique environmental and occupational exposures and their influence on reproductive function is unknown. The objective of …

An introduction to measurement-based care: Scientific literature and implementation in military and Veteran care systems

Abstract: Measurement-based care (MBC) is an evidence-based practice in which patient-reported process and outcome data are routinely and systematically collected to track …

Measurement invariance of the PTSD checklist for the DSM-5 (PCL-5) in a Veteran sample

Abstract: The PTSD checklist for the DSM-5 (PCL-5) is among the most widely used measures of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Although its psychometrics are well …

Payment source shift for surgical care among Veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: There is growing concern that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are shifting the costs of care to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for veterans dually …

Randomized controlled trial of weight management versus weight management with concurrent cognitive-behavioral therapy for binge-eating disorder in US Veterans with high weight

Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective Method Results Discussion To determine the effectiveness of adding a brief psychological eating‐disorder treatment (CBT) to weight management for …

Long-term outcomes of single-dose psilocybin for U.S. military Veterans with severe treatment-resistant depression - 12-month data from an open-label pilot study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: One-third of Veterans with major depressive disorder suffer from treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This is the first study to evaluate the long-term …

Evaluation of anal cancer screening practices among a national cohort of Veterans with HIV

Abstract: BACKGROUND: When available, anal cytology is used for initial anal cancer screening, whereas diagnostic histology is typically performed after abnormal cytology or in …

Clinical and health care resource use outcomes associated with resistance to antiretroviral therapy among Veterans with HIV

Abstract: Background: This study evaluated clinical and economic outcomes associated with antiretroviral therapy (ART) resistance among people with HIV (PWH) within a nationally …

Treatment and disease-specific survival differences among Veterans with Merkel cell carcinoma

Abstract:The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million individuals annually.1 Prior studies …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome in active duty service members: Rare and lethal

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with significant mortality and long-term morbidity, often preventing survivors from returning to …

Audiological and middle ear outcomes in Ukrainian soldiers with traumatic tympanic membrane perforation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Blast injury of the ear due to explosive force can result in perforation of the tympanic membrane and damage to the middle ear structures. This study …