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A comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessment for knee osteoarthritis following traumatic unilateral lower limb loss in service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a primary source of long-term disability and decreased quality of life (QoL) in service members (SM) with lower limb loss (LL); …

Acquisition of new medical devices among the persistently critically ill: A retrospective cohort study in the Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Patients who develop persistent critical illness remain in the ICU predominately because they develop new late-onset organ failure(s), which may render them at risk of …

Eight-year retrospective study investigating tooth survival after primary non-surgical root canal treatment in a UK military cohort

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Root canal treatment (RCT) plays an important role in preserving the dentition by deferring other invasive treatments. Data on tooth survival and predictive …

Are we missing an opportunity? Prediabetes in the U.S. military

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of prediabetes is estimated to be one-third of Americans with approximately 80% of these individuals unaware of the diagnosis. In the active …

Predictors of Functioning and Recovery Among Men and Women Veterans with Schizophrenia

Abstract: Gender differences may play a role in functional outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia. To better understand differences, an exploratory secondary analysis was …

Potentially inappropriate medication use by level of polypharmacy among US Veterans 49–64 and 65–70 years old

Abstract: Background: Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) are medications contra-indicated in particular circumstances. We sought to characterize PIMs by level of …

Employment patterns during middle adulthood among Japanese-American World War II veterans

Abstract: An enduring question in military research is how military experiences influence post-service psychosocial outcomes, such as employment. Of interest is how military …

Body regions susceptible to musculoskeletal injuries in Canadian Armed Forces pilots

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a significant burden on military pilots. Exploring which body regions are most affected by MSKi and describing injury types is …

Prospective Evaluation of Health Outcomes in a Nationwide Sample of Aeromedical Evacuation Casualties: Methods From a Pilot Study

Abstract: Although retrospective analyses have found that combat-injured service members are at high risk for mental and physical health outcomes following injury, relatively …

Intimate partner violence and abuse experience and perpetration in UK military personnel compared to a general population cohort

Abstract: Background: Research exploring prevalence of, and factors associated with, increased risk of experiencing or perpetrating Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPVA) in …

Fear reacquisition and symptoms of combat-related PTSD: Specificity and preliminary examination of the influence of the 5-HT3A receptor gene

Abstract: Several studies have examined the acquisition and extinction of fear in PTSD in the context of Pavlovian conditioning. However, research examining reconditioning of …

Clinical and economic burden of major depressive disorder with acute suicidal ideation or behavior in a US Veterans Health Affairs database

Abstract: Objective: Although a high incidence of major depressive disorder (MDD) and an increased risk of suicide are observed among the veteran population, there are yet limited …