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Characterizing the Influence of Exposure to Military Sexual Trauma and Intimate Partner Violence on Mental Health Outcomes among Female Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) has deleterious long-term psychological consequences. Among female U.S. military members, MST is associated with increased risk for future …

Racial/ethnic and geographic disparities in comorbid traumatic brain injury-renal failure in US Veterans and associated Veterans Affairs resource costs, 2000-2020

Abstract: Studies have identified disparities by race/ethnicity and geographic status among veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and renal failure (RF). We examined the …

A Prospective Study of Marital Distress and Mental Health Symptoms Across the Deployment Cycle

Abstract: Although recent findings imply that marital distress and mental health symptoms are intertwined among military personnel, a prospective longitudinal study is needed to …

Military and Civilian Trauma System Integration: A Global Case Series

Abstract: Traumatic injury is a leading cause of morbidity globally, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). In high-income countries (HICs), it is well …

Long-Term Mental Health Trajectories of Injured Military Service members: Comparing Combat to Noncombat Related Injuries

Abstract: We sought to quantify the impact of injury characteristics and setting on the development of mental health conditions, comparing combat to noncombat injury mechanisms. …

The underlying mechanisms by which PTSD symptoms are associated with cardiovascular health in male UK military personnel: The ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been identified as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but the mechanisms of this relationship are not well …

Quasi-experimental controlled study on the effect of Autism Resource Clinic guardian attendance at a military treatment facility

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that requires multidisciplinary care. Evidence-based practice indicates that early …

Differences in risk of Alzheimer's disease following later-life traumatic brain injury in Veteran and civilian populations

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To directly compare the effect of incident age 68+ traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the risk of diagnosis of clinical Alzheimer's disease (AD) in the general …

Distress tolerance, family cohesion and adaptability, and posttraumatic stress symptoms among combat Veterans and their parents

Abstract: Objective: The aversive impact of combat‐related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on family members has been examined mainly among veterans' partners as well as …

Systolic blood pressure, antihypertensive treatment, and cardiovascular and mortality risk in VA nursing home residents

Abstract: Optimal systolic BP (SBP) control in nursing home residents is uncertain, largely because this population has been excluded from clinical trials. We examined the …

Association between specific unmet functional needs and desire to institutionalize among caregivers of older veterans

Abstract: The study objectives are to evaluate the associations between specific functional needs of older Veterans and the desire to institutionalize (DTI) among their caregivers. …

Emergent Veteran Identity: Toward a New Theory of Veteran Identity in Israeli Society

Abstract: Israeli society has seen a gradual decrease in the proportion of compulsory and reserve soldiers amid growing criticism of the military from those who have previously …