Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Veterans with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (SZ/BP) experience excess mortality due to several reasons, including cancer. We evaluated whether disparities …
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 …
Abstract:Background: Lewy bodies consisting of misfolded ɑ-synuclein accumulation and neurofibrillary tangles composed of hyperphosphorylated tau (p-tau) are common co-pathologies …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Abstract: Co-occurrence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and serious mental illnesses (SMI) is prevalent yet underappreciated, and significantly contributes to increased morbidity …
Abstract: Military cultural competency involves understanding the unique needs of military and veteran (MV) populations. Research shows that culturally competent care improves …
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. …
Abstract: PURPOSE: The Veterans Affairs Health Administration (VA) has experience using telehealth (TH) to deliver care to 10 million enrolled Veterans for many clinical care …
Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Unlike convenience, cost, and quality, camaraderie with other similar patients has not been reported as a prominent patient consideration when choosing a …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a major cause of distress and disability, and biomarkers may aid in the assessment and treatment of it. Urine metabolites may be valuable …