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Development of the troop readiness evaluation with augmented reality return-to-duty (troop READY) platform to aid in the detection and treatment of military mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is prevalent in service members (SMs); however, there is a lack of consensus on the appropriate approach to return to …

Suicidal behaviors among active-duty US service members: Data from the 2018 health-related behaviors survey

Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study aimed to 1) determine the prevalence of past-year suicidal ideation (SI) and attempts (SA) among active-duty SMs; 2) determine whether differences …

Pain catastrophizing and its association with military medical disability among US active duty service members with chronic predominantly musculoskeletal pain: A retrospective cohort analysis

Abstract: CONTEXT: Pain catastrophizing is characterized by negative emotional and cognitive responses to pain and is a predictor of work-related disability. Its association with …

Efficacy of medical device alarm integration into a simulated H-60 integrated communication system

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study sought to examine the efficacy of integrating medical device alarms into the intercommunication set of a simulated HH-60, allowing medics to hear …

A preliminary description of the health of women Navy divers: An examination of linked medical, personnel, and dive log data for 47 women divers who separated between 2008 and 2018

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Although women have always served in the U.S. Armed Forces, it has only been in the last half century that systematic examinations have been done on the …

Predicting wound complications following lower extremity revascularization

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To create a simple risk score to identify factors associated with wound complications after infrainguinal revascularization. METHOD: The Veterans Affairs …

Predictors of sustained response to functional restoration in a military population

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to determine if improvement in pain impact and functional performance following a functional restoration (FR) program was …

The association between Glasgow Coma Scale scores and PTSD in military trauma casualties: Does mental status following injury play a role in PTSD development?

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among military personnel and may arise following a wide range of traumatic exposures. Consciousness level …

Factors associated with chronic pain intensity in U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain is prevalent among U.S. military personnel and veterans. The effectiveness of evidence-based pain treatments can be boosted with knowledge of …

Benzodiazepine prescriptions for homeless Veterans Affairs service users with mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Despite elevated risk for substance use disorder and overdose death in the homeless population, benzodiazepine prescribing for this population has not been …

Effectiveness of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir against the development of post-covid-19 conditions among U.S. veterans: a target trial emulation

Abstract: Background: COVID-19 has been linked to the development of many post-COVID-19 conditions (PCCs) after acute infection. Limited information is available on the …

Paediatric obesity prevalence in the U.S. military health system, fiscal years 2012-2018

Abstract: Introduction: Obesity prevalence in Military Health System (MHS) children has been reported through fiscal year (FY) 2012 as consistently lower than in the general …