Echelon of care at time of external fixation and infection risk in military combat casualties

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Role 2 (R2) U.S. military treatment facilities provide lifesaving far forward damage control resuscitation and surgery. Given the austere conditions at R2s, …

Provider differences in costs, utilization, and quality of primary care for traumatic brain injury in the military

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Differences in costs, utilization, and quality of care provided by primary care physicians (PCPs) versus nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants …

Screening and assessment of gambling in military populations: A systematic review and gap analysis

Abstract: Purpose of Review: This review evaluates the use of assessment and screening tools for gambling behaviour in military populations. Although military personnel and …

SOD2 genetics regulating mitochondrial management of oxidative stress is tied to chemical sensitivity in Gulf War Veterans

Abstract: Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), though viewed by many as psychogenic, was presumptively tied to genetic variation in superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2), involved in …

The REACH VET program and mortality outcomes among Veterans at high risk of suicide

Abstract:To support veterans at high risk for suicide, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) developed a suicide risk prediction algorithm and implemented the Recovery …

A recovery-oriented suicide prevention program led by peer specialists for Veterans with serious mental illness: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI) have significantly elevated suicide risk compared to those without SMI. This group may also experience cognitive …

Impact of restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis on service retention in the US military

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects military service members with potential for involuntary medical separation. This …

The broken hearts club: Rurally located female Veterans have higher risk for cardiovascular disease

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the association of rurality and veteran status on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in US adult females. A retrospective, …

The effects of family resilience-based group therapy on orthopedically disabled Veterans and their spouses

Abstract: This study was conducted using a pre-test-post-test experimental design to evaluate the impact of family resilience-based group therapy on orthopedically disabled …

Exploring the protective properties of perceived military and non-military social support in relation to perceived substance abuse among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Perceived social support serves as a protective factor in the course of chronic pain and substance use disorders in civilian populations, but the role of …

Impact of an interoception intervention on posttraumatic stress disorder in military service members: The role of the acceptance of internal sensations

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that disproportionately impacts service members (SMs). Interoception interventions that target malleable, …

Impact of an interoception intervention on posttraumatic stress disorder in military service members: The role of the acceptance of internal sensations

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that disproportionately impacts service members (SMs). Interoception interventions that target malleable, …