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Multiple factors contribute to pupillary light reflex: Implications for screening of traumatic brain injury in military service members

Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to assess the contribution of demographics, medical history, and psychological health to pupillary light reflex (PLR) indices in Service …

Factors influencing initial trial planning for low back pain among Veterans Health Administration chiropractors: A descriptive observational survey

Abstract: Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess how chiropractors within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) determine their perceived-optimal dosage (number of …

Barriers to mental health seeking in Army aviation personnel

Abstract: OVERVIEW: Aviation operations require constant vigilance where personnel must perform their duties under significant physical and psychological stress. Prolonged or …

Accelerated biological aging and midlife frailty among U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Injuries characterizing recent military service, such as traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder, are linked to accelerated biological aging. If recent …

Associations between posttraumatic stress symptoms, moral injury, and parenting among Israeli male Veterans: The mediating role of parental beliefs about children’s anxiety

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and moral injury (MI) are possible negative outcomes of combat military service. While PTSS is known to be associated with …

Evidence-based prevention programming in the United States military: validating measures, evaluating effectiveness, and exploring factors influencing integration

Abstract:Preventing harmful behaviors in the U.S. military is critical to service members' well being and mission readiness. Sexual assault (SA) and alcohol misuse (AM) have well …

Multiple versus single arterial grafts in coronary artery bypass grafting among Veterans

Abstract: Background: There is mounting evidence of the long‐term benefits of multiple versus single arterial grafts (MAG vs. SAG) during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). …

Evaluating self-efficacy as a treatment mechanism during an intensive treatment program for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: Although traumatic exposures are common, only a small percentage of people exposed to trauma go on to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This …

Military institutional betrayal: A quantitative analysis of perceived inadequate transition support and institutional betrayal among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: This study examined the association between perceived inadequate military transition support and institutional betrayal during the transition of U.S. military veterans …

Investigating risk factors of dissociative and complex posttraumatic stress disorder across diagnostic systems and potential implications: Latent class analyses

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and more complex posttraumatic symptomatology (i.e., dissociative PTSD [D-PTSD] and complex PTSD [CPTSD]) are differently …

Inequities in physical therapy receipt of US service members and Veterans with low back pain

Abstract: Objective: To investigate inequities in time-to physical therapy for patients with low back pain. Design: Retrospective observational study utilizing data from the …

Mental health care utilization following a new positive PTSD screen in primary care in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Although there is an active screening program for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) primary care clinics and empirically …