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Trends in the prevalence of obesity among U.S. active component service members and civilians, 2013-2023

Abstract: Trends in obesity among U.S. active component service members (ACSMs) and civilians are relevant to military recruitment and retention, as excess body weight is a common …

Criminogenic risk and suicidality among justice-involved homeless Veterans with comorbid mental health and substance use disorders

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans involved in the criminal legal system (CLS) exhibit disproportionately high rates of comorbid mental health and substance use disorders (COD) and …

Diagnoses of mental health disorders among U.S. active component service members, 2020-2024

Abstract: Mental health disorders have long been recognized as a problem in a wide range of domains, including the military, resulting in significant impacts on general morbidity, …

Evaluating sex differences in biomarkers of chronic pain among active-duty personnel: An exploratory analysis of a pragmatic clinical trial with a SMART design

Abstract: Chronic pain affects approximately one-third of active-duty service members (ADSMs), yet effective treatment remains challenging. Salivary cortisol and urinary …

Personal health goals in homeless-experienced Veterans: Rates, patterns, and associations with health-related needs

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To advance patient-centered care for high-need homeless-experienced patients, we identified the rates of various personal health goals, the broader domains …

Tumor suppressor genes, treatments, and survival in US Veterans with prostate cancer

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Tumor suppressor gene (TSG) alterations prognosticate inferior survival in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) and may affect response to …

Dissociative subtype of posttraumatic stress disorder in US military Veterans: Prevalence, correlates, and clinical characteristics

Abstract:The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), introduced a dissociative subtype of posttraumatic stress disorder (DS-PTSD), which …

Neighborhood-level socioeconomic disadvantage and pancreatic cancer among Veterans

Abstract: While individual-level social determinants of health are associated with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), it is currently unknown whether neighborhood-level …

Predictive accuracy of Natural Language Processing extracted 3-Step Theory of Suicide factor scores derived from Veterans' clinical progress notes

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To compare predictive accuracy of 3-step theory of suicide (3ST) factor scores derived from natural language processing of Veterans Health Administration …

Primary care continuity and utilization patterns for Veterans with homeless experience

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Continuity of care is a key aspect of high-quality primary care. Vulnerable populations often experience fragmented care. Some US Department of Veterans …

Cognitive and functional trajectories among older widowed male Veterans: Findings from the Health and Retirement Study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Loss of a spouse increases risk for cognitive and functional decline in older age. However, literature examining bereavement effects on cognition and daily …

How does frailty impact peri-operative and speech recognition outcomes for cochlear implants in Veterans?

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of frailty with post-cochlear implant (CI) admission, morbidity, and CI-aided word recognition outcomes in veterans. STUDY …