US women Veterans: Military skill transfer and career outcomes

Abstract: Purpose: Women veterans, a rapidly growing segment of the US veteran population, bring unique skills to the workforce, often acquired during their military service. We …

Electroencephalographic findings and 5-year risk of posttraumatic epilepsy after mild traumatic brain injury: Insights from Second Karabakh War Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the long-term risk of posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE) and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) following mild traumatic brain …

Is that you traumatised now? Deconstructing trauma, journalism, and psychological resilience on the journey from storyteller to soldier and back

Abstract: This reflective autoethnography examines the intersection of personal trauma, journalism and military service. The author, drawing from more than two decades of …

Making Veterans visible in national cancer registries

Abstract: This Viewpoint discusses improving US cancer surveillance systems to address veteran-specific risks and outcomes. Veterans shoulder a disproportionate cancer burden due …

Age differences in the association between services to address housing instability and suicide mortality among Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Housing instability is a significant issue among Veterans, with age-related variations in risk factors and outcomes. This study examines whether …

Validation of embedded PCL-5 symptom validity indices in active-duty military population

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: PTSD is among the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions in the military and veteran populations. Shura et al. (2023) and Schroeder and Bieu …

Validation of the embarrassment, guilt, and shame scale among Veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Embarrassment, guilt, and shame are negative self-evaluations (NSEs) implicated in a number of psychiatric conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder …

Identification of risk factors for acral melanoma in US Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Acral melanoma (AM), localized to the palms, soles, and nail units, is a unique melanoma subtype less associated with UV radiation. Few studies have evaluated …

Psychosocial and health factors associated with functional difficulties among older U.S. Veterans with cardiovascular disease

Abstract: Objectives: Older U.S. military veterans with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at elevated risk for functional decline. This study examined sociodemographic, health, and …

Assessing the reliability and validity of the International Trauma Interview in a sample of Ukrainian soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The International Trauma Interview (ITI) is a clinical interview used to diagnose ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD). Six …

TELE-SLEEP OSA: A protocol for a hybrid type I randomized clinical trial of telemedicine for obstructive sleep apnea among military dependents and retirees

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common and costly in the U.S. military health system (MHS). OSA is associated with poor health outcomes as well as increased …

Association of pregabalin vs. duloxetine with cardiovascular events: A retrospective cohort study among US Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: Pregabalin and duloxetine are widely prescribed non-opioid medications for chronic musculoskeletal pain. Pregabalin may increase the risk of heart failure, and duloxetine …