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Osteoporosis amongst testicular cancer survivors: Long term follow-up of the Veterans Affairs Health System

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Testicular cancer (TC) is the most common malignancy among young males and is associated with cure rates over 95%. However, the long-term health …

"I was not broken when I joined, I was when I left": Experiences of powerlessness among women Veterans

Abstract: Once military service is complete, personnel embark on a long metaphorical journey back to civilian life. This transition can be particularly complex for women. Armed …

Age-related motives for substance use and outcomes among Veteran patients receiving detoxification services: A longitudinal study

Abstract: Objectives: Study Objectives: were to examine (1) baseline differences in substance use motives (social, coping, enhancement, and physical discomfort) among older, …

Transitioning into engineering education: Diverse pathways of military Veterans

Abstract: Background: In the United States, there is increased demand to expand the engineering workforce. Many military veterans have received technical training that can be …

Treatment and survival of U.S. Vietnam Veterans with concurrent lymphoid malignancies

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In Vietnam veterans, exposure to military toxicants, such as Agent Orange, may be associated with lymphoid malignancies. Toxicant exposure may increase the …

Returning home from a full-scale armed conflict: a rapid review of short post-deployment psychological practices

Abstract: After a full-scale armed conflict, tens of thousands of service members, including professional warfighters and reservists, return home facing an increased risk of PTSD …

Group integrated exercise versus recovery class for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: There are no reported randomized trials testing exercise versus an active comparator for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This randomized clinical trial assessed the …

Participation in personally meaningful activities mediates the relationship between multimorbidity and suicidal ideation among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Background: United States veterans who served after September 11, 2001 (i.e., post-9/11) frequently experience multimorbidity, the presence of two or more chronic health …

Inequities in time-to-follow-up care and administrative action after low back pain diagnosis in active duty service members

Abstract: As healthcare systems adopt data-driven methods to determine resource allocation for treating low back pain (LBP), it is critical to evaluate equity in time-to-follow-up …

The role of the working alliance in improving outcomes among Veterans with Gulf War Illness: a longitudinal study

Abstract: Military Veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI), a "medically unexplained" persistent physical syndrome (PPS), have difficult experiences of care, in part, due to …

Using mindfulness to manage moral injury in Veterans: Feasibility and satisfaction of a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The present study assessed program feasibility and satisfaction among recent-era veterans who participated in Mindfulness to Manage Moral Injury (MMMI), a live …

Housing status and cancer screening in US Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cancer is a leading cause of death in people experiencing homelessness, who are more commonly diagnosed with late-stage disease and have poorer survival after …