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Exploring the prevalence of antidepressant medication discontinuation among pregnant veterans

Abstract: US female veterans have higher rates of mental health (MH) disorders compared to US civilian females and, consequently, are at risk for poor MH outcomes during pregnancy. …

Space-time clustering of COVID-19 cases in the United States Veteran population

Abstract: To assess the distribution and clustering of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing and incidence over space and time, U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) …

Brain tumors in United States military Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Comprehensive analysis of brain tumor incidence and survival in the Veteran population has been lacking. METHODS: Veteran data were obtained from the Veterans …

Estimating remaining life expectancy in Veterans with basal cell carcinoma using an automated electronic health record scoring system: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Active surveillance may be considered for low-risk basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) in patients with limited life expectancy; however, estimates of life expectancy are not …

Emotion socialization profiles in military parents: associations with post‐traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Military families face many difficulties, including a parent deploying to a warzone and the subsequent risk of returning with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder …

Differences in adverse outcomes across race and ethnicity among Veterans with similar predicted risks of an overdose or suicide-related event

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the degree to which differences in incidence of mortality and serious adverse events exist across patient race and ethnicity among Veterans Health …

Tai chi as a complementary therapy for depression and anxiety among US Veterans in a mental health inpatient setting

Abstract: Depression and anxiety are two of the top five mental illnesses veterans report. Treatment for depression and anxiety includes medications and psychiatric treatment in …

Sex differences in iron status during military training: A prospective cohort study of longitudinal changes and associations with endurance performance and musculoskeletal outcomes

Abstract: This study investigated sex differences in Fe status, and associations between Fe status and endurance and musculoskeletal outcomes, in military training. In total, 2277 …

National trends in cochlear implantation across the department of the defense: A case for inclusion as a general otolaryngology core competency

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: With ongoing national expansions in cochlear implantation (CI) candidacy criteria, more patients qualify for CI today than ever before. Among US veterans and …

Impact of covid-19 on stimulant use disorder treatment: a national cohort study in the veterans health administration

Abstract: Rates of stimulant overdose have increased dramatically, which may have been exacerbated by treatment disruptions during the pandemic, but no recent studies have examined …

Frailty as a risk factor for post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 among US veterans during the Delta and Omicron waves

Abstract: Background: Older populations have suffered the highest rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated complications, including Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection …

Decreasing alcohol use among young adults presenting for service in the US Air Force: an epidemiological surveillance study

Abstract: U.S. surveys demonstrate recent decreases in the prevalence of alcohol use and binge drinking among young adults. The current study aims to determine whether similar …