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Association of 2024-2025 Covid-19 vaccine with Covid-19 outcomes in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Background: Amid the declining clinical severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and diminishing public uptake of annual …

Normative fat-free mass index values based on body composition method in Army personnel

Abstract: Background: Normative fat-free mass index (FFMI) values with proposed upper and lower thresholds have been established in sport. However, FFMI has not been widely …

Postdeployment at-risk drinking among active duty women: Health care utilization and military readiness outcomes

Abstract: Background: Studies have found increasing rates of excessive drinking among women and high levels of psychiatric comorbidity. This follow-up study replicated our …

Exploring correlates of 6-month weight loss among black United States Veterans entering Veterans Health Administration behavioral weight management care

Abstract: Black United States (U.S.) veterans lose less weight than White veterans in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) MOVE! Weight Management Program. This study …

Wounds that won't wash away: Disgust and trauma-related contamination in military Veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract:Disgust in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been relatively underexamined compared to other emotions, although it may be relevant to war-related PTSD given …

Adhering to clinical advice: The level of alignment of care processes with global bladder guidelines in Veterans with spinal cord injuries or diseases

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Guidelines contain recommendations for monitoring and care of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) in patients with spinal cord injury/disorder. …

Reintegration and decent work among United States Veterans: Impact of marginalization, social support, and career adaptability

Abstract:United States military veterans face challenges when reintegrating into civilian society. Among these difficulties often exist barriers for veterans in navigating work and …

Using data science to end Veteran homelessness

Abstract:Homelessness among Vietnam-era male combat veterans over the age of 65 with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders is a major concern, especially in …

Navigating public stigma: How empathy, mental health knowledge, familiarity, and gender influence attitudes toward Veterans with PTSD and TBI

Abstract:This study sought to examine the levels of public stigma toward veterans with combat-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CR-PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) …

Functional relationships of binge drinking and alcohol-related problems with posttraumatic stress symptoms in a pilot sample of Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and problematic alcohol use (e.g., binge drinking and alcohol-related problems; ARP) commonly co-occur following stressors …

The epidemiology of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema among Mid-Atlantic Veterans

Abstract: Rationale: Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) is a unique phenotype with important prognosis and management implications in patients with idiopathic …

The impact of regular participation in jiu-jitsu on posttraumatic stress symptoms, posttraumatic growth, and resilience in disabled combat Veterans

Abstract:Over 70% of people experience trauma worldwide. In other words, the majority of the world experiences trauma and many struggle with it. Consequently, trauma treatment is …