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Lower extremity prosthesis usage among U.S. Veterans: 10-year cohort study

Abstract: PURPOSE: Investigate the usage of lower extremity prostheses among U.S. veterans, focusing on potentially modifiable factors such as pain, weight, comorbidities, and skin …

Association of smoking cannabis with cardiovascular events among Veterans with coronary artery disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Whether cannabis is a risk factor for cardiovascular events is unknown. We examined the association between smoking cannabis and cardiovascular events in a …

An assessment of the psychometric properties of the Brief Religious Coping Scale (Brief RCOPE) with a Veteran sample

Abstract: Pew Research Institute estimated that, in 2020, similar to 70% of individuals in the United States identified as religious, and that United States. Veterans identify in …

Change in distressed behavior in dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic in Veterans Affairs community living centers

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To compare distressed behavior in Veterans with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) residing in Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Centers …

Assessing the relationship between combat exposure, wartime service, and barriers to substance use disorder treatment in post 9/11 Veterans

Abstract:Substance use disorders (SUDs) represent a critical public health concern, particularly within military and veteran populations. The complex interplay of mental health …

Elbow and wrist ultrasonography during annual examinations of Veterans with spinal cord injury: An observational study

Abstract: The purpose of this observational, cross-sectional, quality improvement project was to assess if musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders of the wrist and elbow could be …

Management and outcomes of patients undergoing cardiovascular evaluation across health care systems: Comparison of community care and integrated Veterans Affairs health care

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System maintains the largest integrated health system in the United States but also supports fee‐for‐service …

Ex-military strategic leaders and corporate social performance: Effects and boundaries

Abstract: Exmilitary strategic leaders, by whether and when they affect corporate social performance (CSP), have not been systematically explored to date. On the basis of …

Differential effects of hazardous drinking on post-traumatic stress disorder outcomes across two prolonged exposure treatment formats

Abstract: Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for hazardous drinking, which often complicates treatment and affects trauma-focused …

A retrospective study of deceased Veterans with serious mental illness and heart failure: Analysis of palliative care and mental health collaboration on hospice utilization

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) adds complexity to end of life care including medical decision making. For complex patients, enrollment in team-based hospice …

Deployment to military bases with open burn pits and mental health conditions and injury mortality among US Veterans

Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to examine associations between deployment to US military bases with open burn pits and mental health conditions and injury-related mortality …

Characterizing limb loss and absence in Military Health System beneficiaries: Demographics, causes, and trends (2005-2023)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: An estimated 5.6 million individuals in the U.S. experience limb loss and absence, but national estimates exclude Military Health System (MHS) …