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Racial comparisons in treatment of rectal adenocarcinoma and survival in the military health system

Abstract: Background: Racial disparities in treatment and outcomes of rectal cancer have been attributed to patients' differential access to care. We aimed to study treatment and …

Sleep disorder symptoms and suicidal urges among US Marines seeking suicide treatment: Findings from an intensive daily assessment study

Abstract: Background: Rates of suicide in United States Marines are among the highest in the military, and sleep disorder symptoms are a known risk factor for suicide in the …

Assessing shared psychological constructs as risk factors in comorbid PTSD-AUD combat-exposed male Veterans

Abstract: PTSD and AUD are frequently comorbid post-trauma outcomes. Much remains unknown about shared risk factors as PTSD and AUD work tends to be conducted in isolation. We …

Outcomes of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in US Veterans with severe renal dysfunction

Abstract: This retrospective cohort study explores the use of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi) in veterans with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and severe renal …

Cognitive symptoms in Veterans with migraine or traumatic brain injury: a Million Veteran Program study

Abstract: Objective: To examine the spectrum and severity of cognitive symptoms in veterans with migraine, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or both; and to evaluate the extent to …

Intra- and inter-rater reliability of linear and nonlinear measures of short-term heart rate variability following combat-related traumatic injury

Abstract: Background: Heart rate variability (HRV) is a marker of autonomic function. However, the reliability of short-term HRV measurement in individuals with combat-related …

All-cause mortality among United States military personnel: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study, 2001–2021

Abstract: Purpose: The goal of this study was to estimate all-cause mortality among Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn era service members and veterans and to …

Early childhood intervention programs for military families with special needs children

Abstract: The purpose of my research was to describe the need for Early Childhood Intervention for Military Families with Special Needs Children. The question is really why is …

Does a welcoming environment influence women Veterans’ primary care experiences?

Abstract: Background: A welcoming environment may influence patient care experiences, and it may be particularly relevant for underrepresented groups, such as women veterans at …

Mortality among Veterans following traumatic brain injury: A VA traumatic brain injury model systems study

Abstract: Few studies have examined long-term mortality following traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a military population. This is a secondary analysis of a prospective, longitudinal …

Health insurance enrollment among US Veterans, 2010-2021

Abstract: Importance: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care spending has increased in the past decade, in part due to legislative changes that expanded access to …

Toxicant exposures and health symptoms in military pesticide applicators from the 1991 Gulf War

Abstract: Objective: The chronic impact of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and other toxicants on Gulf War (GW) veterans' health symptoms is unclear. Methods: Building on reports …