Abstract: Objective: To examine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on long-term glycemia. Research desing and methods: We conducted a retrospective inception cohort study using Veterans …
Abstract: Background: Patients who have experienced an inpatient hospitalization for heart failure are at increased risk of mortality, particularly during the months following …
Abstract: Background: Natriuretic peptide testing (NPT) is recommended to assist in diagnosis and prognostication during heart failure hospitalization (HFH). NPT on admission for …
Abstract: Objectives: Military service requires intense exercise, increasing the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, which is typically fatal without bystander cardiopulmonary …
Abstract: The current study delves into the transition faced by military veterans upon their retirement from the armed forces. Retirees encounter various difficulties, primarily …
Abstract: Background: Patients who have experienced an inpatient hospitalization for heart failure are at increased risk of mortality, particularly during the months following …
Abstract: Purpose: Many transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people experience significant barriers to health care access, facing disparities in care, limited payments for …
Abstract: In April 2022, service personnel who were classified as ethnic minorities represented 9.6% (N=14,110) of the British Armed Forces, and up until now, there has been little …
Abstract: The link between combat exposure and mental health among military service members has been well-established, and reservists are at increased risk. This study uses a …
Abstract: Background: Enactment of the Veterans Choice Act (VCA) in 2014 and expansion of Medicaid programs led to greater options for Veterans to receive health care outside of …
Abstract: Background and Aims: With the exception of late-stage disease, making an accurate diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis remains a significant clinical challenge. Using …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Examine if the mandated Veterans Affairs traumatic brain injury (TBI) screen is associated with long-term postconcussive symptoms as compared to how the …