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Biological and symptom changes in posttraumatic stress disorder treatment: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Background: Understanding cognitive and biological mechanisms of PTSD treatment can help refine treatments and increase rates of response. Methods: Thirty-six veterans …

Cost of post-deployment screening for mental illness in the UK military: findings from a cluster randomised controlled trial

Abstract: Little is known about the economic impact of military mental health screening. To investigate (a) whether post-deployment screening of military personnel affects use and …

Building Capacity for Complementary and Integrative Medicine Through a Large, Cross-Agency, Acupuncture Training Program: Lessons Learned from a Military Health System and Veterans Health Administration Joint Initiative Project (US)

Abstract: Introduction: Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) use in the USA continues to expand, including within the Military Health System (MHS) and Veterans Health …

Mechanistic Pathways of Mindfulness Meditation in Combat Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Objective: This study's objective was to evaluate the effect of two common components of meditation (mindfulness and slow breathing) on potential mechanistic pathways. …

Use of Prolonged Exposure and Sertraline in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder for Veterans

Abstract: Meta-analyses of treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that trauma-focused psychotherapies produce greater benefits than antidepressant medications …

Psychological Flexibility and Set-Shifting Among Veterans Participating in a Yoga Program: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapies do not meet the needs of all veterans. Yoga shows some potential in reducing stress and perhaps even PTSD in veterans, although little is …

Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Fibromyalgia and in Concomitant Medical and Psychiatric Disorders: A National Veterans Health Administration Study

Abstract: Background: Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood, chronically disabling pain syndrome. While research has focused on its clinical presentation and treatment, less is …

REM sleep and safety signal learning in posttraumatic stress disorder: A preliminary study in military veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is associated with a number of negative physical and mental health consequences. Fear conditioning plays an important …

Telemedicine cardiovascular risk reduction in veterans : The CITIES trial

Abstract: Background: Comprehensive programs addressing tailored patient self-management and pharmacotherapy may reduce barriers to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction. …

Dialysis Provider and Outcomes among United States Veterans Who Transition to Dialysis

Abstract: Background and objectives: Veterans with ESKD initiate dialysis under the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), an integrated health system, or are outsourced to non-VHA …

Evaluating patterns and predictors of symptom change during a three-week intensive outpatient treatment for veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Background: Intensive delivery of evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is becoming increasingly popular for overcoming barriers to treatment …

Prostate-Specific Antigen Trends Predict the Probability of Prostate Cancer in a Very Large U.S. Veterans Affairs Cohort

Abstract: If prostate-specific antigen (PSA) trends help identify elevated prostate cancer (PCa) risk, they might provide early warning of progressing cancer for further …