A retrospective national cohort study of trends in mechanical ventilation among Veterans living with dementia, 2010-2019

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite longstanding concern about an increase in use of invasive mechanical ventilation among persons living with dementia (PLWD), no studies have examined …

Adversity and stability: Risk factors across the life course of incarcerated Veterans in Australia

Abstract: This article explores the criminological risk factors for incarcerated veterans who have served in the Australian Defence Force. We conducted an international rapid …

Leveraging the electronic health record for early detection of pancreatic cancer among 9.4 million US Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) improves survival. However, screening recommendations are limited to individuals with hereditary …

Physical activity to reduce cardiometabolic risk in Veterans and their families: Protocol for an interdisciplinary investigation with toolkit co-design

Abstract: Many veterans experience a decline in their physical activity following their separation from service. Contributory factors include changes in lifestyle, routines and …

The silent struggle: Understanding factors influencing Veterans' mental healthcare-seeking behaviour through an integrative review

Abstract: Despite the availability of evidence-based treatments, many United States veterans do not seek or complete mental healthcare when needed, which contributes to adverse …

Effectiveness of emotionally focused couple therapy in a multidisciplinary Veterans Health Care setting

Abstract: Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) is an empirically validated treatment for relationship distress with well-established efficacy. However, there is an increased …

Genomic risk model to implement precision prostate cancer screening in clinical care: The ProGRESS study

Abstract: Precision healthcare aims to tailor disease prevention and early detection to individual risk. Prostate cancer screening may benefit from genomics-informed approaches. We …

Predictors of momentary emotion differentiation among Veterans in residential treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: Emotion differentiation refers to the specificity with which people describe their emotional experiences. Low emotion differentiation has been linked to affective …

A multidimensional investigation of pain and pain management strategies in Veterans with chronic conditions residing in Abadan, Iran

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is a multidimensional phenomenon with sensory, emotional, cognitive, and social consequences. Due to the nature of their long-term injuries and …

Association of antidepressant serotonin transporter affinity with bleeding events in a Veteran population

Abstract: PURPOSE/BACKGROUND: Treatment-emergent bleeding is a well-known risk with serotonergic antidepressants. Studies assessing this risk based on varying serotonergic binding …

The effect of education on nutrition, exercise, and body composition on weight reduction in the Czech army

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In 2023, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the Czech Army was 56% out of 19% in men and 38% out of 5% in women according to the body mass index …

Barriers to PTSD treatment in Veterans with traumatic brain injury: A mixed-methods analysis

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prevalent among veterans, often leading to significant functional, social, and occupational …