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Escalation to biologics after methotrexate among US Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis grouped by rural versus urban areas

Abstract: Objective: Racial and ethnic disparities in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) outcomes are well recognized. However, whether disparities in RA treatment selection and outcomes …

Psychological distress and quality of life among military trauma patients

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 …

Pre-service predictors of new-onset alcohol misuse in male United States Marines

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 …

Social determinants of health and risk-adjusted sepsis mortality in the nationwide Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Abstract: Importance: Traditional risk prediction and risk adjustment models have focused on clinical characteristics, but accounting for social determinants of health (SDOH) and …

Comparison of risk factors and mortality in Veterans with HIV and those without HIV suffering first major acute cardiovascular events

Abstract: Background: Previous studies have demonstrated that people with HIV have an increased atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability, making them more susceptible to severe …

Barriers to seeking counseling among US military service members

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 …

Guideline concordant opioid therapy in Veterans receiving VA and community care

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 …

Revisiting the surgical outcomes of non-acute subdural hematomas among retired military personnel: A single tertiary hospital retrospective analysis in the Philippines

Abstract: Objective: Subdural hematomas (SDHs) are classified clinically and/or radiologically as acute SDH (ASDH), subacute SDH (SSDH), and chronic SDH (CSDH). The management …

Social needs and health outcomes in two rural Veteran populations

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 …

Association of deployment characteristics and exposures with persistent ill health among 1990-1991 Gulf War Veterans in the VA Million Veteran Program

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 …

Determinants of oral health among Iranian soldiers: a structural equation modeling study

Abstract: Background: Military personnel often face unique challenges in maintaining optimal oral health. This study investigated the oral health status, caries experience, and …

Examining the associations between posttraumatic stress disorder symptom clusters across cognitive processing therapy

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 …