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Depression screening in Veterans and active-duty service members with chronic pain

Abstract:This Doctor of Nursing Practice project addressed the absence of evidence-based depression screening among military members and veterans with chronic pain. Contrary to …

Mental health diseases are associated with active hepatitis C and partly drive HCC trends in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence is on the rise. While biological factors have been studied extensively, how Mental Health Diseases (MHD) …

Effect of yoga regimen on the lung capacity of defence personnel deployed at high altitude area

Abstract: Background: High-altitude survival is difficult due to low oxygen levels. Good lung function and oxygen saturation are essential for optimum health. India's northern …

Examining how variations in primary care telehealth utilization influence healthcare utilization and health outcomes of U.S. Veterans

Abstract:The adoption of telehealth in primary care was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly within the Veterans Health Administration (VA), which has been a national …

Characteristics of women Veterans with incident breast and gynecologic cancers in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: There is an increase in breast and gynecologic cancer cases treated within Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Objectives: To describe the age and race of …

Incidence and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in United States military active-duty service members

Abstract:Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic medical condition characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and/or polycystic ovary morphology. …

Shielded by strength: How character strengths buffer the link between Veteran status and homelessness in a national sample

Abstract: The current study examined the potential moderating role of character strengths on the relationship between Veteran status and homelessness. The study data was extracted …

Anxiety and distress tolerance as mediators between complex posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and gambling severity in Veterans

Abstract: Experiences of gambling-related harm are significant concerns among military veterans, particularly those with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD …

Development and psychometric characteristics of military burnout scale

Abstract: Burnout is an important factor affecting occupational health, which affects individual development and occupational efficacy. Soldiers usually bear special professional …

Early risk detection of metabolic syndrome using sex-specific machine learning models in military personnel

Abstract: Metabolic syndrome is a critical predictor of future cardiometabolic disease and an emerging public health concern, particularly in high-demand populations such as …

Differences in guideline directed medical therapy for rural and non-rural Veterans with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Abstract: Background: There is a high burden of hospitalizations and deaths annually due to heart failure (HF) in the United States despite effective medical therapy and rural …

The intersection of traumatic events across generations: PTSD symptoms among war Veterans with Holocaust survivor parents before and following the October 7 terror attack

Abstract: Previous traumatic exposure, as well as ancestral trauma, may render individuals more sensitive to subsequent trauma. The current study examined the intersection between …