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

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

Impact of an opioid use disorder medication implementation intervention on hospitalization and emergency department utilization in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: It is important to evaluate how medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) implementation interventions impact downstream outcomes, however little is known …

Feasibility of a prospective, longitudinal study of resilience among young military recruits with an embedded laboratory sub-study: the advancing research on mechanisms of resilience pilot trial

Abstract: Background: Despite extensive resilience research with military personnel, progress in developing effective resilience-specific interventions for military service members …

Analysis of drug patterns and drug-drug-interactions: Associations with physical performance in middle-aged military personnel undergoing rehabilitation– a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Comprehensive medication regimens increase the risk of potential drug-drug interactions, adversely affecting health outcomes regardless of age. This risk is …

Major adverse cardiovascular events among Black and White Veterans receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the cornerstone treatment strategy for men diagnosed with high-risk prostate cancer (PC) but may increase risk for major …

Gender and ethnoracial disparities in Veterans’ trauma exposure prevalence across differing life phases

Abstract: Background: Veterans show increased vulnerability to trauma exposure. Yet, there is limited research examining Veterans’ prevalence of experiencing different trauma …

Feasibility pilot of a novel coaching intervention to optimize cannabis use for chronic pain management among Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain is common among Veterans, some of whom use cannabis for pain. We conducted a feasibility pilot study of a novel coaching intervention to help …

Harnessing national data systems to understand circumstances surrounding Veteran suicide: Linking Department of Veterans Affairs and National Violent Death Reporting System data

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at elevated risk for suicide compared to non-Veteran U.S. adults. Data sources and analyses to inform prevention efforts, especially for those …

“You wished the ground would open and swallow you up”: Expert opinions on shame, the collective, and other cultural considerations for suicide prevention among Asian American and Pacific Islander Veterans

Abstract: Background: Rates of suicide remain elevated among U.S. Veterans and have increased disproportionately among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Veterans. …

Use of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs and risk of multiple myeloma in US Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract: Background: Biologic (b) and targeted synthetic (ts) disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) target …

Reducing medical cannabis use risk among Veterans: A descriptive study

Abstract: Background: Canadian Veterans experiencing chronic pain report concerns about accessing accurate information on the risks associated with medical cannabis (MC) use. The …

Effectiveness of dolutegravir-based regimens compared to raltegravir-, elvitegravir-, bictegravir, and darunavir-based regimens among older adults with HIV in the Veterans Aging Cohort Study (VACS)

Abstract: Background: Real-world data on treatment patterns and clinical outcomes for newer drugs, including integrase strand transfer inhibitors, among older people with human …