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Patterning of musculoskeletal injuries in the U.S. Army: A sociocentric social network analysis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are the most prevalent and costly threat to U.S. soldier health and medical readiness. Although sociodemographic and …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and hypertension in older adult Vietnam Era male and female Veterans

Abstract: Hypertension is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death for older adults. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the …

Somatic tumor next-generation sequencing in US Veterans with metastatic prostate cancer

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: National guidelines recommend next-generation sequencing (NGS) of tumors in patients diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa) to identify potential …

Treatment patterns and healthcare resource use among Veterans initiating medication for incident moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Several medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUDs) are recommended to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the Veterans Affairs (VA) …

US Veterans’ preferences for, and predictors of participation and positive experiences in, animal-assisted interventions: A cross-sectional survey

Abstract: US military veterans face significant mental health challenges when reintegrating back into society and often seek out alternative treatments. Research shows that animal …

A qualitative analysis of the experience of gambling harm and accessing support among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel

Abstract: Background: Military personnel (both currently serving and veterans) are vulnerable to harm from gambling, yet many are reluctant to seek help. The aims of this study …

Appetitive aggression and associated factors among military soldiers retiring from active service in Uganda

Abstract: Background: Appetitive aggression is a type of aggression that is characterized by a fascination with violence and a desire to inflict pain on the perceived enemy. This …

Exploring staff beliefs about unplanned discharge and related harms in VA substance use disorder residential programs: A qualitative study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unplanned discharge is common in substance use disorder (SUD) residential programs and associated with worse outcomes such as relapse and suicide. There is …

Feasibility of direct-to-home teleneuropsychological evaluations in US Veterans with functional seizures

Abstract: Introduction: Functional seizures (FS) present with cognitive dysfunction that impacts quality of life, suggesting that neuropsychological evaluations would be …

Health and utilization burden of OSA among US active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Background: Despite the significant health and economic burden associated with OSA among civilians, little is known about this burden among active-duty military …

Network analysis of prolonged posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression in Serbian war Veterans: The role of bridge symptoms

Abstract: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often comorbid with depression in both the general population and among veterans who have experienced combat trauma. However, …

Psychosocial management of first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia: Synopsis of the US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense clinical practice guidelines

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite the large number of people treated for first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia within the Departments of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA), …