Abstract: Objective: Racial and ethnic disparities in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) outcomes are well recognized. However, whether disparities in RA treatment selection and outcomes …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military trauma has a significant impact on soldiers, affecting many aspects of their lives, with the highest impact on their quality of life and …
Abstract: Introduction: U.S. military personnel have a high prevalence of alcohol misuse, which can adversely affect force readiness. The objective of this study was to identify …
Abstract: Importance: Traditional risk prediction and risk adjustment models have focused on clinical characteristics, but accounting for social determinants of health (SDOH) and …
Abstract: Background: Previous studies have demonstrated that people with HIV have an increased atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability, making them more susceptible to severe …
Abstract: A stigma toward accessing mental health support services exists in military culture. One of the next steps in this line of research is gaining a better understanding of …
Abstract: Guideline concordant opioid therapy is a key part of the concerted effort to address the opioid crisis in the United States. The study aimed to compare the rates of …
Abstract: Background: Addressing social needs is a priority for many health systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Nearly a quarter of Veterans reside in rural …
Abstract: Background: Veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War have experienced excess health problems, most prominently the multisymptom condition Gulf War illness (GWI). The Department …
Abstract: Background: Military personnel often face unique challenges in maintaining optimal oral health. This study investigated the oral health status, caries experience, and …
Abstract: Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a well-known trauma-focused treatment that aims to generate more adaptive posttrauma cognitions and emotions. Changes in cognitions …