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Somatic tumor next-generation sequencing in US Veterans with metastatic prostate cancer

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: National guidelines recommend next-generation sequencing (NGS) of tumors in patients diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa) to identify potential …

Treatment patterns and healthcare resource use among Veterans initiating medication for incident moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Several medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUDs) are recommended to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the Veterans Affairs (VA) …

US Veterans’ preferences for, and predictors of participation and positive experiences in, animal-assisted interventions: A cross-sectional survey

Abstract: US military veterans face significant mental health challenges when reintegrating back into society and often seek out alternative treatments. Research shows that animal …

Appetitive aggression and associated factors among military soldiers retiring from active service in Uganda

Abstract: Background: Appetitive aggression is a type of aggression that is characterized by a fascination with violence and a desire to inflict pain on the perceived enemy. This …

Health and utilization burden of OSA among US active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Background: Despite the significant health and economic burden associated with OSA among civilians, little is known about this burden among active-duty military …

Network analysis of prolonged posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression in Serbian war Veterans: The role of bridge symptoms

Abstract: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often comorbid with depression in both the general population and among veterans who have experienced combat trauma. However, …

Noncommunicable disease risk factors and predictors of hypertension among Gurkha Veterans in Nepal: A community-based cross-sectional study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nepal faces a rising burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), yet Gurkha veterans-a population with distinct sociocultural backgrounds, occupational …

Loneliness among US Veterans with problematic substance use: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Loneliness is a pervasive public health problem, especially among individuals with problematic substance use (PSU). To date, however, scarce research has …

The recidivism rates of violent crimes in Veterans with a mental health diagnosis in the United States correctional facilities

Abstract:This quantitative study investigates the relationship between veteran status, serious mental illness, and recidivism rates for violent crimes among incarcerated …

Home- and community-based service use among Veterans: The national landscape

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veteran population is aging rapidly, with already higher rates of disability compared to non-Veteran peers. Consequently, demand for home- and …

Low anti-MĂĽllerian hormone mediates the association between childhood trauma and PTSD in women but not in men

Abstract: Women experience differential risk for childhood trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when compared to men. Recent research has indicated lasting effects of …

Optimism moderates the relationship between inflammatory polygenic risk and major depressive disorder in U.S. Military Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability, and chronic inflammation is a contributing factor to its onset and progression. This study …