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The impact of burn pit waste segregation practices on respiratory and cardiovascular health risks among US military Veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Open-air burning was a prevalent waste management method at many U.S. military bases during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Past studies of the health …

Geospatial estimates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt prevalence in the U.S. Veteran population (2022)

Abstract: Background: Veteran suicide remains a major public health concern; rates increased 64.3% from 2001 to 2022 and substantial geospatial variation exists, with state-level …

Understanding sexual dysfunction in French military service member with PTSD: Findings from a descriptive study

Abstract: Background Sexual dysfunction is a serious and frequently underrecognized consequence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with profound implications on quality of …

Veteran participation in the All of Us Research Program: Applying an intersectionality lens to evaluate participant diversity

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Many segments of the population are underrepresented in biomedical research (UBR). Lack of diversity in health research limits understanding of individual and …

Collaborative tailoring of the Reach Out, Stay Strong Essentials (ROSE) program for pregnant Veterans in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration: a qualitative case study of contextual conditions and adaptations

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Reach Out, Stay Strong Essentials (ROSE) is an evidence-based intervention for preventing post-partum depression being implemented across U.S. Veterans Health …

Noncommunicable disease risk factors and predictors of hypertension among Gurkha Veterans in Nepal: A community-based cross-sectional study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nepal faces a rising burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), yet Gurkha veterans-a population with distinct sociocultural backgrounds, occupational …

Evaluating spoke facilitation costs of implementing TelePain in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: The high prevalence and significant morbidity and mortality associated with chronic pain among veterans has made expansion of pain services within the …

Implementing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in Veterans Health Administration primary care: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Medications for opioid use disorder are evidence-based, guideline-recommended treatments. While buprenorphine can be prescribed in nonspecialized office-based …

Exploring OCD severity in treatment-seeking Veterans: A cross-sectional comparison between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex-PTSD (C-PTSD)

Abstract: The recent International Classifications of Diseases-11 (ICD-11) distinction of complex- post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) from post-traumatic stress disorder …

Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use among older Veterans with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) – a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a deadly respiratory disease of older patients. IPF therapies (antifibrotics) are efficacious in slowing disease …

Buprenorphine discontinuation and utilization of psychosocial services: A national study in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Longer duration of treatment with medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is associated with improved outcomes, but long-term retention remains a challenge. …

Determining the feasibility and acceptability of a randomized telehealth pilot study for Veterans with chronic multisymptom illness

Abstract: Background: The shift toward a patient-centered and whole health care model offers a promising approach for the management of symptoms among veterans with chronic …