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Nested case-control study of incident prostate cancer in Danish male military pilots

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Pilots may have an increased risk of prostate cancer, potentially linked to circadian rhythm disruptions from crossing time zones, prolonged sedentary work, …

Dietary sodium and potassium intake and risk of diabetes in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Studies show an association between elevated blood pressure, obesity, and insulin resistance with an higher risk of developing diabetes. As sodium …

Social determinants of health associated with receipt of psychotherapy for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate associations between social determinants of health (SDoH, the conditions in which people live) and receipt of psychotherapy among Veterans …

Anger predicts suicidal ideation in a sample of Veterans with nonsuicidal self-injury: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: Suicide remains a critical concern within the United States, particularly among U.S. veterans. Anger is a known correlate of suicidal ideation (SI) but little is …

Effects of perceived social support on the well-being of naval personnel: The chain-mediating effects of identity and job burnout

Abstract: Objective: To explore the mediating effects of identity and job burnout in the relationship between perceived social support and general wellbeing among naval personnel. …

Development and validation of case-finding algorithms to identify periprosthetic joint infections after total hip arthroplasty in Veterans Health Administration data

Abstract: Purpose: To determine the positive predictive values (PPVs) of ICD-9- and ICD-10-based diagnostic coding algorithms to identify periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) …

Health literacy and associated factors among military personnel: A cross-sectional study in Lithuania

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Health literacy is increasingly recognized as an essential determinant of health, readiness, and safety in the military, especially as health systems become …

Spinal cord injuries & disorders as a risk factor for ischemic stroke: A five-year retrospective cohort study of US Veterans

Abstract: Background: Spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) have been reported by some studies to correlate with increased risk of ischemic cerebral stroke. However, the …

Evaluating Air Force personnel with higher body mass indexes by monitoring ambulatory blood pressure

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: It is possible that a single clinical blood pressure (BP) reading, as currently practiced in the Indian Air Force, may not be able to establish hypertensive …

Long COVID in the active component US military: Risk factors, effect of vaccination, and predicting incident long COVID diagnoses

Abstract: Background: Long COVID risk factors have been established in civilian populations, including female sex, older age, smoking, and certain comorbidities. However, little …

Longitudinal associations between PTSD symptom clusters and domains of hazardous drinking among a cohort of United States Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hazardous drinking remain significant problems in military-connected populations. Prior research suggests that …

Neural activation during cognitive effort-based decision-making: Associations with avolition in Veterans with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Effort-based decision-making (EBDM) is a key component of motivation. Impairments in EBDM have been consistently linked to amotivation in individuals with …