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Heterogeneity in 10-year course trajectories of moderate to severe major depressive disorder among Veterans

Abstract: Aims: Epidemiological studies show that despite the episodic nature, the long-term trajectory of depression can be variable. This study evaluated the heterogeneity of …

Interpersonal and trauma-related guilt moderate the relationship between intensity of combat experiences and suicidality

Abstract: Suicide rates in military-affiliated communities remain elevated since the dawn of the Global War on Terror, despite substantial efforts by clinicians and researchers. …

Symptoms of depression, but not PTSD, influence cognitive performance in healthy Army National Guard Soldiers

Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests that comorbid depression and PTSD may contribute to cognitive impairment. However, few studies have explored this dynamic in military …

Outcomes of community-acquired acute kidney injury: A cohort study of US Veterans

Abstract: Background: Community-acquired acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) occurs outside of the hospital and is the most common form of AKI. CA-AKI is not well understood, which …

Prevalence and risk factors for Achilles tendon rupture in the military population from 2006 to 2015: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is a serious musculoskeletal injury that results in substantial functional decline, especially in highly physically demanding …

Differences in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between U.S. civilians and military Veterans in the Gulf War and post-9/11 war eligibility cohorts: A research note

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among military veterans who experienced combat compared with those who did not. However, it is unknown how PTSD rates …

Differences in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between US civilians and military Veterans in the Gulf War and post-9/11 war eligibility cohorts: A research note

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among military veterans who experienced combat compared with those who did not. However, it is unknown how PTSD rates …

Life after EBPs: Characterizing subsequent engagement in evidence-based psychotherapy after completion of an initial trauma-focused EBP in a national sample of VA patients

Abstract: Many Veterans who complete prolonged exposure (PE) or cognitive processing therapy (CPT) report residual symptoms, but it is unclear how to best address the mental health …

Cannabis use and cannabis use disorder among U.S. adults with psychiatric disorders: 2001-2002 and 2012-2013

Abstract: Background: Rates of cannabis use disorder (CUD) have increased disproportionately among Veterans Administration (VA) patients with psychiatric disorders compared to …

Use of mobile applications and mental health services among Veterans who received internet-connected tablets

Abstract: Objectives: Among Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients receiving internet-connected tablets, we examined (1) app usage, (2) clusters of commonly used apps and …

Tobacco use, cirrhosis, and age are predictors of readiness to change and continued drinking following brief alcohol intervention in Veterans

Abstract: Alcohol use disorder is prevalent within the Veterans Health System, especially in patients being seen in hepatology clinics, and needs a point-of-care strategy. A brief …

Differences in brain volume in military service members and Veterans after blast-related mild TBI: A Long-Term Impact of Military-Relevant Brain Injury Consortium–Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium study

Abstract: Importance: Blast-related mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), the "signature injury" of post-9/11 conflicts, are associated with clinically relevant, long-term …