The epidemiology of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema among Mid-Atlantic Veterans

Abstract: Rationale: Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) is a unique phenotype with important prognosis and management implications in patients with idiopathic …

Cost of Veteran coronary artery bypass grafting: Veterans Health Administration versus community care

Abstract: The community care program within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) funds veteran care in the community. Cost of this program has increased with limited …

Dietary restraint and emotional eating mediate the relationship between negative body image and diet quality in U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: Body composition requirements for U.S. Army Soldiers may increase risk of negative body image and unhealthy dietary behaviors, which may in turn lead to poor nutrition. …

Unveiling binge drinking trends and triggers among army personnel: A cross sectional study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military populations are known to have higher prevalence and heavier alcohol use compared to the general population globally. This has serious negative …

Prevalence and risk factors of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in the Korean Air Force

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in the Korean Air Force population (2020-2022), …

Reflections on a journey from research to impact: influencing policy meeting the needs of UK Armed Forces families

Abstract:This article examines the policy and practice impact of Living in Our Shoes: Understanding the Needs of UK Armed Forces Families, the first comprehensive review …

Sex differences in suicide mortality among Vietnam War-era Veterans 1979-2019: A cohort study

Abstract: Background: Suicide mortality among Vietnam War-era veterans has been examined for nearly five decades. Research on sex-based differences in postwar suicide risk among …

Smartphone app-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for post-traumatic stress disorder and gambling harm in Veterans: A pilot feasibility study

Abstract: Gambling harm and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to be prevalent among veterans. Globally, help-seeking rates for gambling are low, and veterans may …

Social and emotional wellbeing of children from Australian military families: Insight from early childhood educators

Abstract: During their careers, many Australian early childhood educators will teach children from military and veteran families; one in 20 households includes someone with …

Strengthening military and Veteran couple relationships: A rapid review of the effectiveness of relationship education for military couples

Abstract: This rapid review examined evidence on the effectiveness of couple relationship education (CRE) in strengthening military couple relationships. It sourced published …

Strengthening military families: Evaluating the impact of relationship counseling on UK naval families

Abstract: While it is often assumed that counseling interventions can be helpful in resolving relationship difficulties, there is limited research which provides evidence of this …

Aeromedical evaluation and successful return to flight in a military pilot with lingual thyroid: A case report and follow-up

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Lingual thyroid is a rare congenital anomaly resulting from the aberrant migration of thyroid tissue during embryonic development. Although frequently …