Abstract: Background: Patients aged 65+ are underrepresented in surgical clinical trials, and few studies have explored the unique barriers that limit participation of older adults …
Abstract: Background: For older adults to decide whether inguinal hernia repair will meaningfully improve their lives, it is critical to (1) understand how the operation affects …
Abstract: Background/Objectives: Currently, 873,000 patients within the VA Health Administration potentially have prediabetes, based on HbA1c. The primary objective of this …
Abstract: Introduction: There is a gap in effective recovery-oriented treatments for Veterans experiencing suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors, particularly those recovering from a …
Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) and nonpartner aggression are common among military veterans, yet the extent of overlap between them remains unknown. The current study …
Abstract: Importance: There is limited research investigating associations between extreme heat events (EHEs) and adverse outcomes for veterans and high-risk veteran …
Abstract: Objective: To understand how national leaders within the US Veterans Administration (VA)—a large, integrated single-payer/provider system—conceptualize post-acute …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Extremity vascular injuries are among the most challenging problems in military surgery. They are frequently accompanied by extensive soft tissue loss and …
Abstract: Background: Individuals with heart failure (HF) are at increased risk of magnesium deficiency. Magnesium supplements are widely available and being used without clear …
Abstract: The Psychiatric Consultation Service at Massachusetts General Hospital sees medical and surgical inpatients with comorbid psychiatric symptoms and conditions. During …
Abstract: Importance: A single respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine dose is recommended for older adults and persons at increased risk for severe RSV. Clinical information on …
Abstract: The objectives of this study are to examine colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, incidence, and mortality among veterans 45 to 75Â years who are enrolled in the U.S. …