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Transition from War: how veterans with post-combat disorders adjust to civilian life

This report is a review of evidence on the health of UK veterans with post-combat disorders and their transition to civilian life. The review identifies why some veterans have …

Systematic review of lessons learned from delivering tele-therapy to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Introduction Despite increases in the number of ex-service personnel seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there remain a number of barriers to …

The impact of military life on young children: A call for early intervention

Abstract: There is a paucity of studies relating to the impact of military life on children under the age of 5, yet these children are undergoing a period of rapid brain …

The Burden of Frailty Among U.S. Veterans and Its Association With Mortality, 2002–2012

Abstract: Background: Frailty is a key determinant of clinical outcomes. We sought to describe frailty among U.S. Veterans and its association with mortality. Methods: Nationwide …

Comments on Multidrug-resistant acinetobacter: Risk factors and outcomes in veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders

Abstract: Background: Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter is a growing concern and has been identified as a serious threat by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. …

Mild traumatic brain injury in military service personnel: key issues and considerations

Abstract: Introduction: This article considers mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). More specifically, it aims to illustrate the current picture of mTBI among military personnel, …

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Service Members: Life After Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

This article reviews the literature on the health care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members, identifies research gaps about these healthcare needs and …

Hospital Discharge Within 1 Day After Total Joint Arthroplasty From a Veterans Affairs Hospital Does Not Increase Complication and Readmission Rates

Abstract: Background: Attempts to control costs associated with total joint arthroplasty have included efforts to shorten hospital length of stay (LOS). Concerns related to …

Reduced P3b brain response during sustained visual attention is associated with remote blast mTBI and current PTSD in U.S. military veterans

Abstract: Approximately 275,000 American service members deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan have sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), with 75% of these incidents involving …

Alcohol Brief Interventions for Military Personnel Moving Back to Civilian Life

Abstract: Higher levels of alcohol consumption have been observed in the UK armed forces compared to the general population. For some this may increase the risk of using alcohol …

Norovirus Genotype II Outbreak in a Homeless Veterans' Residential Facility

Abstract: Background: Norovirus is the most frequent cause of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks. It is an extremely contagious virus that can be transmitted from an infected person, …

Cognitive fusion and post-trauma functioning in veterans : Examining the mediating roles of emotion dysregulation

Abstract: When cognitively fused, people have difficulty accepting and clearly perceiving their internal experiences. Following trauma, emotional non-acceptance and emotional …