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The impact of non-pain factors on pain interference among U.S. service members and Veterans with symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: U.S. Service members and Veterans (SM/V) experience elevated rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and other non-pain symptoms. However, the role of …

The impact of non-pain factors on pain interference among US service members and Veterans with symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: U.S. Service members and Veterans (SM/V) experience elevated rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and other non-pain symptoms. However, the role of …

Physical activity, physical fitness and cardiometabolic health among Finnish military workers

Abstract: Introduction The Western lifestyle challenges national defence. Inactivity, obesity, high BP and elevated lipid and glucose levels as well as tobacco use all increase …

Real-world impacts from a decade of Quality Enhancement Research Initiative-partnered projects to translate the Diabetes Prevention Program in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objectives: To describe the impacts of four Veterans Health Administration (VA) Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) projects implementing an evidence-based …

Associations between posttraumatic stress disorder and diabetes in Vietnam-era women Veterans in the HealthViEWS study

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with incident diabetes. However, past studies have often included predominantly male samples, despite …

An exploration of use of force among law enforcement officers with military service

Abstract: This project explores whether military service is correlated with the use of force required to gain compliance by law enforcement officers (LEOs), asking whether …

Generalized anxiety disorder screening scores are associated with greater treatment need among Veterans with depression

Abstract: Comorbid anxiety and depression predict a poorer prognosis than either disorder occurring alone. It is unclear whether self-reported anxiety symptom scores identify …

Does smoking cessation reduce other substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and pain symptoms? Results from an emulated hypothetical randomized trial of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Background: Quitting smoking may lead to improvement in substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and pain, especially among high-risk populations who are more likely to …

Survival among patients with multiple myeloma in the United States military health system compared to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program

Abstract: Background: Access to health care is an important factor affecting survival of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) in the U.S. general population. The U.S. Military …

Upper limb function in people with upper and lower limb loss 8 years postinjury: The Armed Services Trauma Outcome Study (ADVANCE) cohort study

Abstract: Objective: Upper limb (UL) disability in people with UL loss is well reported in the literature, less so for people with lower limb loss. This study aimed to compare UL …

Gender-affirming hormone treatment and metabolic syndrome among transgender Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Gender-affirming hormone treatment (GAHT) is a common therapy for transgender individuals to reduce gender dysphoria and improve quality of life. Clarifying …

Impact of Korean Military Service on the prevalence of steatotic liver disease: A longitudinal study of pre-enlistment and in-service health check-ups

Abstract: Background/Aims: Young Korean men are obligated to serve in the military for 18 to 21 months. We investigated the effects of military service on steatotic liver disease …