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Trauma exposure across the lifespan is associated with persistent mild TBI symptoms in US military Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common in military veterans, with most symptoms fully resolving within weeks but some persisting for months or years …

High-risk profiles for polysubstance use among Veterans: Associations of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and sexual assault in a clinical cohort

Abstract: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent among military veterans, with severe substance use and polysubstance use disorder (poly-SUD) related to worse clinical …

Effects of TBI history and sleep on subjective cognition in Veterans: A VA Million Veteran Program study

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health issue often linked to cognitive dysfunction, with poor sleep further compounding these difficulties. While poor …

Racial differences in adverse events after androgen deprivation in Veterans with prostate cancer

Abstract: Importance: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer (PC) has been linked to adverse events, such as cardiac events and osteoporosis. Whether these …

Exploring factors associated with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among deployed military healthcare personnel

Abstract: Little is known about what factors contribute to posttraumatic stress disorder among military healthcare personnel during a deployment. Accordingly, the purpose of this …

Potential influence of long-term medication on physical performance in the context of long-term rehabilitation process in soldiers: A retrospective cohort analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military service is demanding and requires maintenance of optimal physical and mental health. Deployment-related incidents can precipitate the onset of …

Cardiometabolic biomarkers and cardiovascular risk stratification in Polish military personnel: A chemometric approach

Abstract: Recent progress in laboratory medicine provides powerful tools for the detailed evaluation of cardiovascular risk in military populations. This study aimed to …

The 21st century marks a rise in TURP retreatment rates: An analysis of Veterans Health Administration data

Abstract: Purpose: With the advent of new and emerging procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), as well as a greater reliance on medical therapies, trainees may be …

Examining the impact of risk and protective factors on post-9/11 U.S. Veterans’ moral injury latent profiles and transitions

Abstract: Objective: To identify moral injury (MI) latent profiles, transitions in MI profile membership over time, and predictors of MI profile transitions. This study represents …

Suicide-related outcomes in Veterans with post-traumatic headache: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is a common sequela of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Although there is a known association between TBI and suicide risk in …

Psychophysiological stress and resilience responses to military training and their associations with injury and attrition status among male and female personnel

Abstract: Psychological and physiological stress may be influenced by military training and responses may vary based on sex. Baseline psychological (Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) …

Cancer risk in Veterans enlisted in the United States military after September 11, 2001: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Potential exposures to toxicants during military deployment may increase the risk of developing cancer. This study was undertaken to determine whether there …