Leveraging electronic health record data to identify lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Veteran participants in the Pride in All Who Served program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Pride in All Who Served (PRIDE) is an intervention in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) focused on enhancing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and …

Suicide and suicidality surveillance in military populations: A scoping review

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide and suicidality are a serious public health concern for military populations globally. Systematic surveillance is a key component to creating an …

Differentiating US military women Veterans with suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and no suicidal ideation or attempts

Abstract: The current study leveraged data from a representative sample of U.S. women veterans to investigate factors that differentiate women veterans who report lifetime suicidal …

Natural disasters and SARS-CoV-2: Potential risk factors for exacerbating mental health conditions among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Veterans (PRs) have faced recurring challenges from hurricanes, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These events …

A retrospective study of dental trauma in Israel military personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are a significant public health concern, especially prevalent among active populations like military personnel, where the …

Assessment of PTSD in military personnel via machine learning based on physiological habituation in a virtual immersive environment

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition triggered by exposure to traumatic events that leads to physical health problems and …

Characteristics of the course of anemia as a consequence of combat injuries in military servicemen participating in high-intensity combat actions

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: During the full-scale war in Ukraine, the number of military personnel suffering from combat injuries with the development of anemia significantly …

Legal-involved Veterans are less likely to receive guideline-concordant colorectal cancer screening

Abstract: Background: Programs to improve health care for adults with criminal legal involvement, including those who have been released from incarceration in jails or prisons or …

Body mass index and physical training-related injuries in military personnel: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Discrepancies exist in findings on how varying body mass index (BMI) levels impact physical training-related injuries across different studies. This …

Impact of low-level blast exposure from military training and career cumulation on hearing outcomes

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Occupational trades expose military service members to unique sound exposure profiles, distinct in frequency and amplitude to those commonly studied in …

Natural disasters and SARS-CoV-2: Potential risk factors for exacerbating mental health conditions among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Veterans (PRVs) have faced recurring challenges from hurricanes, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These events …

Veterans at high risk for post-COVID-19 suicide attempts or other self-directed violence

Abstract: Importance: US veterans have a higher risk of suicide than the general civilian population. Research suggests that COVID-19 infection is associated with increased risk of …