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Factors affecting bicultural stress surrounding mental health care for immigrant and generational American Veterans

Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate how bicultural stress is affected by generational status, military characteristics, care seeking behavior and mental health status …

Pelvic health in female military personnel: Broadening the conversation

Abstract: Pelvic health is an understudied area for female military personnel. This study aimed to explore the pelvic health concerns, prevalence rates, and co-existence of a wide …

Social role violations in a greedy institution: Gender, spouses' military status, and servicemembers' marital problems

Abstract: Due to social role expectations, individuals who work in "gender atypical" occupations (i.e., occupations primarily comprised of workers of a different gender) often face …

An iterative ROC procedure identifies white matter tracts diagnostic for traumatic brain injury: An exploratory analysis in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: ObjectiveMethodResultsConclusionsUnderstanding the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is crucial for effectively managing care. Diffusion tensor imaging …

Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use among older Veterans with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) – a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a deadly respiratory disease of older patients. IPF therapies (antifibrotics) are efficacious in slowing disease …

Four decades of HIV antibody screening in the U.S. military: A review of incidence and demographic trends, 1990-2024

Abstract: Despite significant efforts to further reduce HIV incidence, including the introduction and scaling of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in 2012, the repeal of the "Don't …

Association of a Veterans Affairs toxic exposure medical evaluation with symptom-related care

Abstract: Rationale: Service members exposed to burn pit emissions may be at risk for adverse health outcomes. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers screening medical …

Tau and ɑ-synucleinopathy co-pathology in military Veterans with parkinsonism: An autopsy study

Abstract:Background: Lewy bodies consisting of misfolded ɑ-synuclein accumulation and neurofibrillary tangles composed of hyperphosphorylated tau (p-tau) are common co-pathologies …

Underreporting in the military: Perceived sensitivity of trauma-related and comorbid disorders among soldiers and civilian employees of the Austrian Armed Forces

Abstract: Background: Underreporting is a potential source of bias. In the context of the military, the underreporting of mental health symptoms may be linked to inconsistent …

A multilevel investigation of potential inequities in the volume of mental health care received by black Veterans Health Administration patients

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has committed to increasing health equity for all veterans, which is needed to address disparities in health care and outcomes …

Psychiatric factors predict type 2 diabetes mellitus in US Veterans

Abstract: Co-occurrence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and serious mental illnesses (SMI) is prevalent yet underappreciated, and significantly contributes to increased morbidity …

Buprenorphine discontinuation and utilization of psychosocial services: A national study in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Longer duration of treatment with medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is associated with improved outcomes, but long-term retention remains a challenge. …