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Emotional awareness and expression therapy vs cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain in older Veterans: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Importance: Chronic pain is common and disabling in older adults, and psychological interventions are indicated. However, the gold standard approach, cognitive-behavioral …

Service dogs for Veterans and Military members with posttraumatic stress disorder: A nonrandomized controlled trial

Abstract: Importance: Military members and veterans (hereafter, veterans) with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increasingly seek psychiatric service dogs as a complementary …

Optimal oral iron therapy for iron deficiency anemia among US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Optimal oral iron supplementation strategy is unclear in patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) who have either normal kidney function (NKF) or chronic …

Mental health treatment rates during pregnancy and postpartum in US Military Service Members

Abstract: Importance: Although new parents' mental health is known to decline, less is known about changes in therapy attendance, especially among military service members. …

VD/Department of Defense clinical practice guideline for PTSD and ASD: A tool to optimize patient care for trauma survivors

Abstract: This Viewpoint discusses the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense clinical practice guideline for posttraumatic stress disorder and acute stress …

Physicians and specialties in the Veterans Health Administration's community care network

Abstract: Increasing veterans’ access to care is a key policy priority for both the US Congress and Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Under the Maintaining Internal Systems …

Caring Letters Sent by a Clinician or Peer to At-Risk Veterans: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: Importance: Caring letters is an evidence-based suicide prevention intervention in acute care settings, but its outcomes among individuals who contact a national crisis …

Antihypertensive Medication and Fracture Risk in Older Veterans Health Administration Nursing Home Residents

Abstract: Importance: Limited evidence exists on the association between initiation of antihypertensive medication and risk of fractures in older long-term nursing home residents. …

White Matter Alterations in Military Service Members With Remote Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract: Importance: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is the signature injury experienced by military service members and is associated with poor neuropsychiatric outcomes. Yet, …

Factors associated with use of the preventive health inventory in US Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant declines in the quality of preventive and chronic disease care. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) used the …

Medical home implementation and follow-up of cancer-related abnormal test results in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Lack of timely follow-up of cancer-related abnormal test results can lead to delayed or missed diagnoses, adverse cancer outcomes, and substantial cost burden …

Migraine prevalence, environmental risk, and comorbidities in men and women Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Migraine is a prevalent and debilitating condition that substantially impacts quality of life. Investigating migraine prevalence, associated comorbidities, …