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Prolonged hospitalization and adverse events in Veterans awaiting guardianship: A retrospective cohort analysis

Abstract: Background: Hospitalized adults who are deemed to lack both capacity for medical decision-making and an appropriate surrogate often have prolonged hospital stays while …

Practice patterns and patient travel distances for lung cancer surgery in the United States: Analyses of the Veterans Health Administration and the National Cancer Database

Abstract:Several stakeholders have advocated for regionalization of lung cancer surgery to high-volume hospitals. Although regionalization may hold promise for improving …

U.S. Military Burden of Disease Study: Disability weights using a web-based survey among military service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Current metrics assessing medical readiness of the force are incomplete and may provide a biased assessment. Disability-adjusted life year (DALY) is a …

Confirmatory factor analysis of the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale-Expanded in Veterans with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and severe mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid severe mental illness (SMI) are often underserved and undertreated. Empirical validation of …

Depression and heart failure in US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Depression and heart failure (HF) affect millions of US adults. Incident HF risk following depression diagnosis is understudied. Objective: To examine the …

Longitudinal course of posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain conditions: A population-based study of Canadian military personnel over 16 years?

Abstract: Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are highly prevalent, comorbid, and debilitating conditions in the military. The present study was …

Perceived companionship is associated with pain severity but not opioid tapering among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is more prevalent among Veterans than in the general population, and greater social support is linked to better pain outcomes and emotional …

Perceived companionship is associated with pain severity but not opioid tapering among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is more prevalent among Veterans than in the general population, and greater social support is linked to better pain outcomes and emotional …

The impact on women Veterans returning to the workforce: A correlational-predictive

Abstract:A significant number of military veterans encounter difficulties in transitioning to civilian life, with women veterans often facing unique challenges. To better …

Antidepressant medication prescription and incident cardiovascular disease in women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Antidepressants are commonly prescribed, yet understanding of consequences for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is less well-developed. We examined …

Factors associated with initiation of opioid use in a US Department of Veterans Affairs pain clinic: A retrospective study

Abstract: Background: Guidelines suggest that, in chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) management, non-opioid modalities should be prioritized, as there are negative consequences related …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, obesity, and epigenetic aging: A replication study in 1828 Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poor health, and prior research suggests that accelerated epigenetic aging could help explain this …