The tracking and reducing alcohol consumption (TRAC) intervention for Veterans living with HIV/AIDS: Results from a pilot randomized waitlist-controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans with HIV/AIDS (VWH) frequently report alcohol misuse, which can impact antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and lead to poorer clinical outcomes. …

Immune transcriptomic changes in Australian Gulf War veterans

Abstract: Background: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multisystemic illness found in one-third of Gulf War Veterans. The aetiology of GWI is elusive; however, is strongly …

A population wide analysis of MCMI-IV symptom validity scales administered in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Abstract: The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-IV (MCMI-IV) is a psychological assessment tool commonly used in Veteran Affairs (VA) settings. However, no research has examined …

Exploring the relationship between adverse childhood experiences, moral injury and social support in a clinical sample of UK military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Increased exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is noted amongst military veterans, who also face unique occupational stressors during military …

Second-generation Agent Orange: Phenomenology of the health experiences of Vietnam Veteran progeny

Abstract: Background: Offspring of Vietnam veterans assert adverse health outcomes related to their fathers’ exposure to Agent Orange, but limited research exists on their …

Genetic architecture of suicidal ideation continuum: Latent profile analysis of data using the Million Veteran Program cohort

Abstract: Suicidal ideation (SI) and behavior are complex phenotypes, with multiple contributing risk-factors. This study used longitudinal data from the Million Veteran Program …

What do we owe soldiers? Evidence from the UK Armed Forces Covenant

Abstract: What do people in liberal polities believe they owe soldiers for their service? The UK's Armed Forces Covenant, promulgated in 2000 and enshrined in law in 2021, presents …

Efficacy of the STEP-Home transdiagnostic group workshop to improve functioning, anger, and impulse control in post-9/11 U.S. Veterans: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Post-9/11 U.S. combat veterans are clinically complex with multiple co-occurring mental and physical health conditions that often lead to difficulty reintegrating and …

Building emotional self-awareness teletherapy in civilians and service members with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To explore the early efficacy of Building Emotional Self-awareness Teletherapy (BEST) at reducing alexithymia and improving emotional functioning in Civilians …

Concurrent alcohol use and the relative risk of community-acquired pneumonia associated with anticholinergic and non-anticholinergic neurocognitively active medication receipt: A national nested case–control study among US Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: Anticholinergic medications and alcohol each independently increase the risk of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Whether non-anticholinergic neurocognitively …

The ethical dimensions of military public health

Abstract: The practice of public health within military settings presents distinct ethical challenges that differ from those encountered in civilian public health practice. This …

The impact of race on survival and treatment in Veterans treated for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Abstract: Background: Black individuals have higher incidence and mortality rates of prostate cancer than White individuals, and existing literature on treatment sequencing …