Veteran pathways to homelessness and housing solutions: A scoping review

Abstract: Transitioning from military to civilian life is a complex process influenced by veterans’ social networks, health, employment, housing stability, and access to support …

Intersectional pain disparities and resilience in Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Although racial and ethnic pain disparities are well-documented, fewer studies have examined rural and socioeconomic disparities or investigated how identities …

Acceptability of the Veterans Health Administration's Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching Program: Evidence from a mixed-methods evaluation

Abstract: This explanatory, sequential mixed-methods evaluation assessed the acceptability of the Veterans Health Administration's Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching (CHWC) …

The metabolic aftershock: COVID-19 and metabolic disease risk among U.S. active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Background: The post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection represent a growing public health concern. While associations between COVID-19 and metabolic disorders have …

Obesity and health risk factors in Czech artillery soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The physical fitness and body composition of soldiers are critical for operational readiness and overall health. Military service demands optimal levels of …

Problematic prescription drug use among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: Data from the Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-Up Survey (CAFVMHS)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Problematic prescription drug use (PPDU) is a public health concern that can cause degradation of wellbeing. Examination of prevalence and correlates of PPDU …

Examining the role of insomnia in maintaining binge eating and restricting in United States Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Eating disorders (EDs) and insomnia are prevalent among veterans. However, little is known about how ED and insomnia symptoms interact to maintain one, …

Impact of the Veterans Affairs National Telestroke Program's Subacute Telestroke Service on interhospital transfers

Abstract: Background and Purpose: Telestroke improves access to acute ischemic stroke (AIS) expertise, aids in decision-making, and reduces interhospital transfers. Few studies …

Attachment anxiety amplifies PTSD symptoms among Israeli reservists following combat exposure in the iron swords war

Abstract: Wartime reserve duty can intensify emotional burden and precipitate post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). We investigated whether serving in the reserves during the Iron …

Preliminary insights into methylation patterns in Agent Orange exposed thyroid cancers: A pilot study

Abstract: During the Vietnam War, US military personnel were widely exposed to a tactical defoliant called Agent Orange, contaminated with a toxic endocrine-disrupting chemical, 2, …

Burn pit smoke exposure and sleep apnea in US Veterans: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Burn pit smoke exposure (BPSE) during military deployment has been linked to long-term cardiorespiratory conditions, but its relationship with sleep apnea …

Psychiatric conditions and symptoms after toxic environmental exposures during military service: An evidence map

Abstract: BACKGROUND: US service members are often exposed to a range of service-related hazards. To date, there has been limited synthesis of the existing research conducted on …