LiverRisk score (LRS) predicts long-term liver-related outcomes in a cohort of Veterans without evidence of liver disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasing and disproportionately affects Hispanics. The LiverRisk Score (LRS), a …

Appropriate clinical response following opioid overdose: A retrospective analysis within the Veterans Health Administration system

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Opioid overdose (OD) remains a pressing public health crisis in the United States, with substantial gaps in postoverdose care, particularly among veterans. …

Characterizing mental health care utilization for Veterans with PTSD in the year after a suicide attempt

Abstract: The goal of this study was to characterize mental health care utilization, including variables associated with initiation of a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

Combining alcohol misuse and sexual assault prevention enhances training outcomes in a U.S. military service academy

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Alcohol misuse and sexual assault are prevalent in the U.S. military, including in military service academies. As these behaviors frequently co-occur, there is …

Early prediction of Alzheimer's disease using longitudinal electronic health records of US military Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Early prediction of Alzheimer's disease is important for timely intervention and treatment. We examine whether machine learning on longitudinal electronic …

Return to duty rates in active-duty military: Comparing minimally invasive and open cervical spine surgery

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military medical readiness plays a significant role in global military operations. While the severity of combat-related trauma is evident, musculoskeletal …

Social support profiles, mental health, and future orientation in military trainees: Implications for clinical social work and health care practice

Abstract: The psychosocial transition during military training poses a significant public health risk requiring preventive, health-integrated responses. This study applied latent …

Stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medication prescriptions for homeless Veteran service users with mental illness

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Prescribing of ADHD medications has not been examined in the US homeless population. This study examined frequency of prescriptions for stimulant and …

Assessing nonresponse bias in a 30-year study of Gulf War and Gulf Era Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cohort studies of veterans are critical for understanding the long-term health effects of deployment and toxic exposures. However, longitudinal research is …

Psychological impact of reserve duty on spouses: Anxiety, resilience, and sense of coherence among Israeli women during the 2023 Israel-HAMAS conflict

Abstract: Following the October 7th 2023 HAMAS' attack, approximately 220,000 Israeli reservists were mobilized. This study examined anxiety among women whose partners were …

Associations over time between wartime deployment, parental burnout and child adjustment

Abstract: Military deployment places significant stress on families, yet little is known about its effects in contexts where both deployed and non-deployed family members face …

The impact of combat intensity and deployment stressors on Veteran post-traumatic stress

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veteran trauma is central to trauma research. Combat exposure, perceived threat, and concerns about disruptions to life and family are key predictors of …