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Psychiatric disorders are common among older US Veterans prior to traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: To estimate the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and alcohol and substance use …

Efficacy of neuromuscular exercises to promote movement quality and reduce musculoskeletal injury during initial military training in Royal Navy recruits

Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are a significant problem in the Royal Navy, contributing to 48% of all medical discharges from service between 2019 and …

Co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD among US military Veterans: Prevalence, correlates, and function

Abstract: Background: The prevalence of co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has yet to be established in a nationally representative sample of US …

Agent Orange exposure and prostate cancer risk in the million Veteran program

Abstract: Background: The US government considers veterans to have been exposed to Agent Orange if they served in Vietnam while the carcinogen was in use, and these veterans are …

Military sexual trauma, combat trauma, and disordered eating among United States Veterans: An exploration of underlying mechanisms

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) and combat trauma (CT) survivors experience disproportionate risk for disordered eating. A survey of MST, CT, disordered eating, …

Diagnoses of muscular dystrophy in a Veterans health system

Abstract: INTRODUCTION/AIMS: Early diagnosis of a chronic neuromuscular disease such as muscular dystrophy (MD) generally excludes an individual from active-duty military service. …

Incidence and prevalence of eating disorders among U.S. military service members, 2016-2021

Abstract: Objective: Despite unique experiences that may increase eating disorder risk, U.S. military service members are an understudied population. The current study examined …

Association of pharmacogenomic phenotypes in CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A5 on polypharmacy in Veterans

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) utilizes a pharmacogenomic (PGx) program that analyzes specific "pharmacogenes." This study evaluates the effect that …

Occupational health screening during Gurkha central selection: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Objective: The selection process to the British Army's Brigade of Gurkhas is rigorous, demanding and competitive. The ethos of recruitment to the Gurkhas is grounded in …

Outcomes of UK military personnel treated with ice cold water immersion for exertional heat stroke

Abstract: Introduction: Despite mitigation efforts, exertional heat stroke (EHS) is known to occur in military personnel during training and operations. It has significant …

Military family financial readiness report

Abstract: Military families face unique financial challenges due to the nature of their service, including frequent relocations, deployment, and potential changes in income. …

Musculoskeletal injury in military specialists: a 2-year retrospective study

Abstract: Background: Military specialists are elite personnel who are trained to work across diverse operational environments where a high level of physical conditioning is a …