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Problematic anger among military personnel after combat deployment: Prevalence and risk factors

Abstract: Background: Problematic anger, characterized by excessive frequency, intensity, and duration of anger which causes substantial emotional distress and functional …

Gulf War illness: A tale of two genomes

Abstract: Introduction: Gulf War illness (GWI) is an environmentally-triggered chronic multisymptom illness typified by protean symptoms, in which mitochondrial impairment is …

Prevalence and risk factors of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) among Veterans in the airborne hazards and open burn pit registry: A prospective, observational, nested study

Abstract: Background: Veterans have unique military risk factors and exposures during deployment that may augment their risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC). The …

Financial hardship after COVID-19 infection among US Veterans: A national prospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Research suggests an association between COVID-19 infection and certain financial hardships in the shorter term and among single-state and privately insured …

Oral health status of Dutch Armed Forces recruits in the years 2000, 2010 and 2020, a retrospective repeated cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: Studies on oral health status of adults are sparse and rarely include data on endodontic treatment and trauma. In the military, those data are available …

Mental health and meaning in life in Chinese military personnel: A cross-lagged analysis

Abstract: Background: The burgeoning field of research on the dual-factor model of mental health (DFM) has highlighted its significance, yet the applicability of the DFM in …

Poor sleep and decreased cortical thickness in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Background: Poor sleep quality has been associated with changes in brain volume among veterans, particularly those who have experienced mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) …

Are equine-assisted services beneficial for military Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Background: Equine-assisted services (EAS) involves the use of horses within therapy, learning or horsemanship sessions and has been used with military veterans suffering …

Enhancing adherence for total body skin examination in post-surgical Veterans: An interventional study at an urban Veterans Affairs center

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides crucial healthcare services to a population with a high prevalence of skin cancer. Timely total body skin examination …

Rural Veteran perception of healthcare access in South Carolina and Florida: A qualitative study

Abstract: Background: Access to mental and physical healthcare in rural areas is challenging for Veterans and their families but essential for good health. Even though recent …

Prevalence of burnout among military personnel in the plateau region of China: A cross-sectional survey

Abstract: Objectives: The geographical environment and military activities in the plateau area pose potential work-related stressors for military personnel, leading to burnout …

Implementing evidence-based practices to improve primary care for high-risk patients: Study protocol for the VA high-risk VETerans (RIVET) type III effectiveness-implementation trial

Abstract: Background: Patients with significant multimorbidity and other factors that make healthcare challenging to access and coordinate are at high risk for poor health …