Abstract: Introduction: Lower Extremity musculoskeletal injuries (LE MSKIs) represent a significant portion of overuse injuries in active duty service members (ADSMs). However, …
Abstract: Background: Active duty service members (ADSMs) of the U.S. Armed Forces are uniquely at risk for musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) of the Head/Neck region, including the …
Abstract: Background: Low back pain and musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) of the Spine are the most common reason for U.S. active duty service members (ADSMs) to seek medical care. …
Abstract: Introduction: Upper Extremity musculoskeletal injuries (UE MSKIs) represent a major threat to the overall health and readiness of U.S. active duty service members (U.S. …
Abstract: Traumatic brain injury is associated with increased risk for suicide, but the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. One candidate mechanism is impulsivity, …
Abstract: Introduction: Headache is the most overwhelmingly reported symptom following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The upper cervical spine has been implicated in headache …
Abstract: This study summarizes trends from 2014 through 2023 in the incidence of ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular heart disease among U.S. active component female …
Abstract: End stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients until recently have been effectively excluded from receiving hospice benefits unless they withdraw from renal replacement …
Abstract: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is more prevalent among U.S. veterans than non-veterans, and adversely affects functioning and quality of life. This study aimed to understand …
Abstract: Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a motor neuron disease that leads to rapid degeneration of nerves in the brain and spinal cord, with eventual loss of …
Abstract: Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is a common consequence of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), accounting for 55–60% of post-concussion syndrome cases. Veterans are at …