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Psychological impact of conflict zone exposure and the mitigating role of physical activity in active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To analyze the psychological impact of exposure to conflict zones on active-duty soldiers and to evaluate the role of physical activity as a mitigating factor …

Abnormal serum albumin, alanine aminotransferase, and blood urea nitrogen are associated with higher risks for mechanical ventilation and in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 positive US Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Since the first reported case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), clinicians and scientists have been challenged to contrive ideal prevention, detection, …

Association between gliflozins use and outcomes in adults with sepsis: A multicenter retrospective cohort study among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Sodium-glucose-cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) improve cardiorenal outcomes in patients with diabetes, chronic heart failure or kidney disease, but their …

Utilization of dd-cfDNA monitoring to facilitate immunosuppression minimization after kidney transplantation in a U.S. Veteran population

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) serves as a monitoring tool for rejection, few studies have examined its utility in guiding immunosuppression …

Association of social network size and attachment style with future suicide attempt among US Army soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Understanding the relationship of social support network (SSN) and attachment style to suicide attempt (SA) among US Army soldiers can inform prevention …

Leveraging large language models to automate the identification of healthcare access barriers for Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To develop and evaluate an automated system for identifying healthcare barriers focusing on transportation issues in veterans’ clinical notes using large …

Pain management among Veterans on hemodialysis before and after implementation of the Veterans Health Administration's opioid safety initiative

Abstract: Background: Little is known about the impact of opioid safety initiatives (OSIs) on veterans with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis, a seriously ill population for …

Predicting firearm suicide among US Army Veterans transitioning from active service

Abstract: US veterans are significantly more likely than civilians to die by suicide. Machine-learning models have been developed to target high-risk transitioning service members …

Improving sensitivity of tinnitus screening in hearing conservation programs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Tinnitus is prevalent among U.S. military Service Members (SMs). Current Department of Defense (DOD) Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) protocols use a …

Comparison of musculoskeletal injury and behavioral health diagnoses among United States Army active duty servicewomen in ground combat versus non-ground combat specialties: An update (2020-2023)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Historically, women in the U.S. Military have been prohibited from serving in ground combat occupational specialties (GCS) until the Secretary of Defense …

Posttraumatic cognitions after military sexual assault are more strongly associated with sexual risk-taking among male service members and Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual assault (MSA) survivors are particularly likely to engage in sexual risk-taking, or sexual behaviors that may result in sexually transmitted infections or …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and gynecological-related distress in trauma-exposed women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Sexual violence predicts both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and distress during gynecological health care. Yet sexual trauma represents only one event …