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Chronic condition burden by Veteran status, Veterans Health Administration enrollment, and age using nationally representative survey data

Abstract: Background: Historically, US Veterans have reported higher chronic disease burden than non-Veterans. However, whether Veteran and Veterans Affairs (VA) coverage status …

Clinical management of sleep disturbances in post-9/11 men and women Veterans: a 20-year prospective cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Sleep disorders and chronic conditions that are comorbid with disordered sleep represent a high burden to the U.S. population, and Veterans have a …

Feasibility of identifying acute nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage events using diagnostic coding among Veterans with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s dementia

Abstract: Introduction: Based on manual review of clinical notes of using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision coding, we evaluated the feasibility and …

Incorporating AI into military behavioral health: A narrative review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Concerns regarding suicide rates and declining mental health among service members highlight the need for impactful approaches to address behavioral health …

Lower risk of first onset of many cardiovascular disorders in antidepressant-treated women Veterans: Encouraging findings but concerns remain

Abstract:A commentary highlighting the benefits of treating depression on cardiovascular health, especially among a doubly vulnerable population: women veterans.

The Veteran defendant: How combat experience and type of crime impact juror decision-making

Abstract: Veteran defendants are vastly underrepresented in the research literature, yet at least 8% of the United States’ incarcerated population is comprised of military …

Vitamin D and tibial bone density, geometry, and microarchitecture in male military recruits: An observational study and randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Vitamin D may mitigate bone stress injuries in military training by modulating changes in bone. This cross-sectional observational study (Study 1) and randomized …

A supplemental women's health questionnaire for women Veterans with military environmental exposures: Project development and implementation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The number of women in the armed forces has steadily increased across all branches, even as the overall size of the military remains stable. The population of …

The ask, care, escort suite of trainings: Initial evaluation of the Army’s primary suicide prevention strategy

Abstract: The U.S. Army’s Ask, Care, Escort (ACE) suicide gatekeeper training has been the annual requirement for all personnel since 2009; however, this training has never been …

Association between intensive community mental health recovery service initiation and psychiatric symptoms among Veterans

Abstract: The Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery (ICMHR) services have been established by the Veterans Health Administration to provide veterans with high-quality mental …

The built environment and adverse cardiovascular events in US Veterans with cardiovascular disease

Abstract: QUESTION: Can AI-extracted interpretable built environment features predict major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in a national veteran population? FINDINGS: In this …

A comparative evaluation of 23 projects on mental health and wellbeing for Veterans and first responders

Abstract: Background Veterans and First Responders (VFR) are at risk of developing a range of mental health disorders because of cumulative exposure to critical incidents at work. …