Medicalizing violence: The institutional politics of trauma in Veterans treatment courts

Abstract: Criminal court actors engage in medicalization as they negotiate the balance of punitive and rehabilitative responses in their work, particularly in cases of low-level …

Navigating psychiatric concerns in a Veteran reporting Gulf War illness: A case report

Abstract: Gulf War illness (GWI) is a chronic condition affecting nearly a third of Gulf War veterans and is characterized by persistent symptoms across a number of physical and …

Optimism moderates the relationship between inflammatory polygenic risk and major depressive disorder in U.S. Military Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability, and chronic inflammation is a contributing factor to its onset and progression. This study …

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 …

ACTIVATE: Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a digital health, smartphone-based app to reduce harmful gambling and PTSD symptoms among veterans.

Abstract: This pilot study evaluated ACT Vet, a smartphone-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) application (app) designed for UK Armed Forces veterans experiencing …

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 …

Fallout: the psychosocial harms of negative military discharge experiences

Abstract: Military discharge marks a pivotal life transition, often resulting in loss of identity, purpose, and belonging. Negative discharge experiences are further associated …

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 …