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Long-term outcomes of peripheral artery disease in Veterans: analysis of the peripheral artery disease long-term survival study (PEARLS)

Abstract: Background: Contemporary research in peripheral artery disease (PAD) remains limited due to lack of a national registry and low accuracy of diagnosis codes to identify …

The potential benefits of a military to prison-work pipeline: A study of newly hired US prison officers' self-efficacy

Abstract: For years, U.S. prison systems have struggled to staff their prison officer ranks. As such, many agencies have increased advertisements and incentives to specific …

Non-medical risk factors influencing health and association with suicidal ideation or attempt, U.S. active component, 2018-2022

Abstract: This study documents, for the first time, the frequency of diagnosis for non-medical risk factors influencing health among U.S. active component service members. An …

Blast injury and chronic psychiatric disability in military personnel: Exploring the association beyond posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Blast injuries are common among military personnel, yet their long-term psychiatric consequences, beyond posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic …

Opioid overdose, suicide mortality, and premature death among Veterans with alcohol or opioid use disorders: The impact of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Veterans with a history of military sexual trauma (MST + ) are more likely to have substance use disorders (SUD) and may be at an elevated risk of premature death, …

PTSD screening using a ten-item checklist of psychological symptoms: a large-scale military Veteran sample and a civilian comparison group

Abstract: Purpose: The aim was to explore if self-rated psychological symptoms in military veterans covary strong enough with established PTSD scales to make a symptom checklist a …

Sex differences in suicide, lethal means, and years of potential life lost among Veterans with substance use disorder

Abstract: Background: Veterans with substance use disorders (SUDs) are at elevated risk of dying by suicide. We examined sex and age differences in rates and means of suicide death …

The effects of Vietnam-era military service on the long-term health of Veterans: A bounds analysis

Abstract: We analyze the short- and long-term effects of the U.S. Vietnam-era military service on veterans’ health outcomes using a restricted version of the National Health …

Increased prevalence of myopia in Swedish conscripts between 1975 and 1995 - associations with education and verbal ability

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to examine the trends in the prevalence of myopia in Swedish young men over a 30-year period and identify potential risk …

Interactive effects of post-traumatic stress disorder symptom severity and hypertension on cognitive dispersion in older Vietnam-era Veterans with history of post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hypertension are highly prevalent among Veterans. Cognitive dispersion, indicating within-person variability across …

Trauma exposure typologies as predictors of posttraumatic stress disorder and functional impairment among male and female Veterans

Abstract: Individuals exposed to multiple trauma types (i.e., polyvictimization) are at increased risk for poor mental health outcomes. However, despite high rates of exposure to …

At risk in uniform: Investigating the risks of alcohol use disorders among Army personnel

Abstract: Background: Military populations have higher prevalence rates of alcohol consumption and engage in heavier drinking compared to the general population. Alcohol Use …