An assessment of the psychometric properties of the Brief Religious Coping Scale (Brief RCOPE) with a Veteran sample

Abstract: Pew Research Institute estimated that, in 2020, similar to 70% of individuals in the United States identified as religious, and that United States. Veterans identify in …

Change in distressed behavior in dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic in Veterans Affairs community living centers

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To compare distressed behavior in Veterans with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) residing in Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Centers …

Addressing undetected deployment-limiting medical conditions in a US Army clinical pharmacy practice

Abstract: The article focuses on the medical readiness challenges faced by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), particularly concerning undetected Deployment-Limiting Medical …

Elbow and wrist ultrasonography during annual examinations of Veterans with spinal cord injury: An observational study

Abstract: The purpose of this observational, cross-sectional, quality improvement project was to assess if musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders of the wrist and elbow could be …

Management and outcomes of patients undergoing cardiovascular evaluation across health care systems: Comparison of community care and integrated Veterans Affairs health care

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System maintains the largest integrated health system in the United States but also supports fee‐for‐service …

The memory remains: Reciprocity and Veteran super soldiers

Abstract: By 2050, the United States' military anticipates being able to biomedically enhance the warfighting capacities of soldiers. These enhancements are highly invasive, and …

Ex-military strategic leaders and corporate social performance: Effects and boundaries

Abstract: Exmilitary strategic leaders, by whether and when they affect corporate social performance (CSP), have not been systematically explored to date. On the basis of …

83. Supporting the safety of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody therapy for early Alzheimer's disease in United States Veterans

Abstract: Introduction Aging United States Military Veterans are at an increased risk of developing dementia compared to the general population due to both military and …

A qualitative study of a new metric for estimating early-onset colorectal cancer risk in male Veterans: "Colon Age"

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In several Western nations, cancers of the colon and rectum have been steadily increasing in persons younger than age 50. Although the age at which to begin …

Cases, hospitalization, and mortality in COVID-19 and influenza among Veterans in 2022-2025 influenza seasons

Abstract:Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitalization and mortality rates associated with COVID-19 have consistently been higher than those for seasonal influenza.1-3 …

Differential effects of hazardous drinking on post-traumatic stress disorder outcomes across two prolonged exposure treatment formats

Abstract: Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for hazardous drinking, which often complicates treatment and affects trauma-focused …

A retrospective study of deceased Veterans with serious mental illness and heart failure: Analysis of palliative care and mental health collaboration on hospice utilization

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) adds complexity to end of life care including medical decision making. For complex patients, enrollment in team-based hospice …