Anatomical locations of keratinocyte carcinomas among United States Veterans Affairs healthcare system patients in Minnesota: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Previous studies have demonstrated a higher prevalence of keratinocyte carcinomas (KC) on sun‐exposed areas, particularly for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) compared to …

Assessment of the validity and clinical utility of AUDIT-C versus RAPS-4 alcohol screeners among active-duty US Army soldiers

Abstract: Background: High rates of alcohol-related problems have been reported among US service members (SMs). Screening questions on drinking and related behaviors can help …

The civilian transition: Retelling the lived experiences of medically discharged Filipino military amputees

Abstract: Amputation in military service leading to discharge and transition difficulty is the Philippines was still yet to resolve, a focus on training the jungle and sea division …

The impact of mild traumatic brain injury sustained with blast or nonblast mechanism during combat or noncombat deployment on community reintegration

Abstract: Community reintegration serves an integral role to enhance veterans' quality of life as they transition to civilian life. Unsuccessful reintegration after military …

Female Veteran transition: Exploring gendered power relations, discipline and decision making

Abstract: This paper investigates how military life affects the decision making of female RAF veterans during transition into the civilian world. By adopting a longitudinal …

Telehealth pulmonary rehabilitation enhances functional capacity and quality of life in Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A 12-week single-arm intervention study

Abstract: Traditional in-person pulmonary rehabilitation protocols enhance respiratory health and functional capacity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients but …

Exploring mental help-seeking behaviors, health, and well-being in rural Veterans with chronic health conditions: A national rural health study

Abstract: Background/Objective: Veterans in the United States have increased significantly, with a substantial proportion residing in rural areas. This study aims to examine the …

A pilot observational study in Ohio, USA of the Healing of Our Veterans Equine Services Intensive Intervention for Veterans with trauma histories

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Equine-assisted services are being increasingly utilized as complementary interventions for military veterans who have experienced trauma. However, …

Predicting suicide death among Veterans after psychiatric hospitalization using transformer based models with social determinants and NLP

Abstract: Predictions of suicide death of patients discharged from psychiatric hospitals (PDPH) can guide intervention efforts including intensive post-discharge case management …

Risk of systemic manifestations in homozygous carriers of the transthyretinV142I variant: A Million Veteran Program analysis

Abstract:Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis is caused by pathogenic variants in the TTR gene, resulting in abnormal TTR (transthyretin) that deposits in organs. The c.424G>A …

Emergency department utilization by Veterans for low-acuity conditions after virtual care expansion

Abstract: Importance Low-acuity conditions account for 60% of emergency department (ED) visits within the Veterans Affairs Health System (VA). The COVID-19 pandemic led to rapid …

Factor structure and factorial invariance of scores on the PCL-5, PHQ-8, and GAD-7 across Veterans by sexual orientation and gender identity

Abstract: This study examined whether the 20-item Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5), eight-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8), and seven-item Generalized …