Association of PTSD symptom trajectories with accelerated pace of epigenetic aging in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Mental disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prevalent among U.S. military veterans. PTSD is often a chronic and disabling condition …

Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary clinical impact of a computer-assisted transdiagnostic CBT intervention for Veterans with co-occurring anxiety and substance use disorders

Abstract: Objective: This study examined feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary clinical impact of Veterans Affairs Coordinated Anxiety Learning and Management- Substance (VA …

A multidimensional validation study of the Turkish version of the comprehensive lower-limb amputee socket survey in Veterans

Abstract: Technological and social advances have improved prosthetic devices; however, discomfort during prosthesis use remains a persistent problem. Therefore, ongoing assessment …

Changes in suicidal ideation in a randomized clinical trial for trauma-related guilt in post 9/11 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Trauma-related guilt is associated with suicidality among veterans. Limited research has examined if addressing trauma-related guilt in treatment decreases …

The unreliability of two publicly reported outcome quality measures for characterizing health care quality within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract:Objective: To estimate the reliability of two outcome quality measures in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) data using three different methods. Study Setting and …

Tobacco exposure linked to Warthin's tumor being the most common benign parotid neoplasm in Veterans: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Objective: Parotid gland neoplasms account for a large proportion of benign salivary gland tumors, with pleomorphic adenomas (PA) being the most common in the civilian …

Post-ICU care trajectories and outcomes among Veterans: Comparing Veterans Affairs and community hospital discharges

Abstract: Background: Survivors of critical illness face fragmented care transitions, leading to readmissions, emergency care use, and death. The Veterans Affairs (VA) Patient …

Trauma and personality disorders in Danish treatment-seeking Veterans

Abstract: Background & objectives: 50.000 Danish soldiers have been deployed abroad during the last three decades. A recent study reported that 24 % were registered with either a …

An analysis of dental adverse events in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Information on patient safety in dentistry is limited. Few dentists work in a place with incident reporting, thus, studying safety events is a challenge. The …

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. …

Understanding and improving responses to suicidality for Department of Veterans' Affairs clients in Queensland: A data linkage study - project protocol

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This project aims to comprehensively examine the incidence of suicidality, individual and population characteristics, and health pathways, for a cohort of …

Associations between contraceptive counseling quality and contraceptive use in a national survey of women Veterans

Abstract: Background: Contraceptive counseling quality is associated with trust in providers, method satisfaction, and method continuation. Little is known, however, about …