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Knowing is half the battle: Veteran status and cardiovascular disease risk among women

Abstract:There are now 2.1 million women veterans living in the United States, and they are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) than women who have never served in …

Living with a loved one's mental health issue: Recognizing the lived experiences of military spouses

Abstract: Limited evidence surrounds the lived experiences of military spouses whose partner has mental health issues. This lack of evidence may be due to factors such as global …

Patient engagement activities and infrastructure among US Veterans Affairs national research networks

Abstract: Background: Meaningful engagement of patients in the research process is a growing component of learning health systems; however, few studies have examined efforts to …

Synopsis of 2024 VA long COVID clinical guidance for U.S. Veterans: Part 1, nervous system–related symptoms

Abstract:Description: Long COVID is common and includes nervous system–related symptoms (e.g., autonomic dysfunction, cognitive impairment, fatigue, and pain). We sought to …

The telehealth vs. web-based delivered home-based walking for Veterans with peripheral artery disease (TREK-PAD) trial

Abstract: Background: Facility-based exercise such as walking is recommended for adults with peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is prevalent among US Veterans; thus, …

The emergence and impact of the military Veteran entrepreneurship industry

Abstract: In the past decade, the Veteran Entrepreneurship Industry (VEI) has seen a remarkable expansion in the U.S., yet its effectiveness remains largely unexplored. Utilizing …

A randomized controlled trial comparing group transdiagnostic behavior therapy (TBT) and group disorder-specific psychotherapies in Veterans with emotional disorders

Abstract:Objective: Transdiagnostic psychotherapies offer potential advantages to traditional, disorder-specific approaches, including coverage of comorbidity, dissemination and …

'If the father says so, that's how it is': Meanings ascribed to the notion of the military family

Abstract: This paper builds on findings from the first systematic study of military families in Slovenia (2019–2022) to critically examine how military families are perceived and …

Prevalence of toxic exposures among women Veterans with breast or gynecologic cancers receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Toxic exposures have been linked to hormonal disruption and DNA damage, increasing risk for hormone-sensitive cancers, such as breast and gynecologic …

Predictors of adjustment to life after service among Canadian military Veterans

Abstract:The transition out of military service and into civilian life represents a considerable challenge for many military veterans. In this study we used mixture growth modeling …

Practice changing RCT design and rationale: Abbreviated MRI plus AFP vs. ultrasound plus AFP for HCC surveillance in cirrhosis (PREMIUM study)

Abstract: Abdominal ultrasound every 6 months with or without serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is recommended for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) screening in patients with cirrhosis. …

Effects of posttraumatic stress disorder and age on the association between combat and problematic alcohol use among Canadian military members deployed in support of the mission in Afghanistan

Abstract: Alcohol abuse is associated with unique negative mental, physical, interpersonal, and occupational outcomes in the military. It is also often linked with traumatic combat …