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Associations between race and survival outcomes among Veterans with head and neck cancer in a racially diverse setting

Abstract: Objective: There is limited data on the impact of clinical-demographic factors on survival outcomes among veterans with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). …

Cardiovascular and lifestyle risk factors of mild cognitive impairment in UK Veterans and non-veterans

Abstract: Background: The link between poor cardiovascular health (CVH), lifestyle and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has been well established in the general population. However, …

Facility-level and racial disparities in access to inpatient psychiatric occupational therapy services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Importance: Veterans receiving inpatient psychiatric services with limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs) benefit from occupational therapy, yet disparities in …

Are physical fitness, a history of childbirth and injury history related to knee valgus in female Canadian Armed Forces members during a bodyweight overhead squat movement?

Abstract: Objectives: A history of childbirth is associated with musculoskeletal injury (MSKi) in female members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). While previous injury and …

Body mass index misclassification of overweight and obesity in Czech military personnel

Abstract:Obesity is a global health concern, impacting various populations, including military personnel. Body mass index (BMI) is a commonly used method to assess obesity, but its …

The role of symptom reduction in improving health-related quality of life through brief cognitive behavioral therapy

Abstract: Objective: Brief cognitive behavior therapy (bCBT) is effective in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders and improving health-related quality of life …

Code of conduct: Using propensity scores to evaluate prison misconduct among Veterans in prison

Abstract: Over 16 million veterans live in the U.S. but unfortunately, military service is often associated with problematic readjustments back to civilian life, including contact …

Neighbourhood characteristics, leisure-time walking, and mental health in older Veterans

Abstract: This study examined the extent to which neighbourhood cohesion and safety are related to leisure-time walking, mental health, and the health-related perceptions of older …

Respiratory health associated with systemic metal exposure in post 9/11 Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs toxic embedded fragment registry

Abstract: Objective: Adverse respiratory outcomes in post-9/11 Veterans with elevated urinary metal measures and enrolled in the VA's Toxic Embedded Fragment registry were compared …

When chronic kidney disease (CKD) intersects with heart failure: Insights and implications of the identification of KDIGO-defined CKD in 1.4 million US Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure (HF) often co-exist, leading to a significant increase in cardiovascular risk. This relationship is bidirectional, as HF …

Sequential acute courses of transcranial magnetic stimulation in major depressive disorder: A retrospective analysis in a Veteran cohort

Abstract: Background: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is now widely accepted as an effective non-pharmacologic treatment for treatment-resistant depression. …

Impact of lung cancer screening on stage migration and mortality among the national Veterans Health Administration population with lung cancer

Abstract: Background: Despite randomized trials demonstrating a mortality benefit to low-dose computed tomography screening to detect lung cancer, uptake of lung cancer screening …