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Developing a weight management and metabolic health program to support patient-centred, effective, and efficient treatment for Veterans with overweight or obesity: Protocol for a quality improvement programme

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans Affairs Medical Centers offer multiple weight-loss treatments, including a comprehensive lifestyle intervention program (i.e., MOVE!), anti-obesity …

What do we owe soldiers? Evidence from the UK Armed Forces Covenant

Abstract: What do people in liberal polities believe they owe soldiers for their service? The UK's Armed Forces Covenant, promulgated in 2000 and enshrined in law in 2021, presents …

The impact of repetitive exposure to low-level blast on neurocognitive function in Canadian Armed Forces’ breachers, snipers, and military controls

Abstract: Objective: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate whether military occupations with repetitive exposure to low-level blast (i.e., breachers and snipers) display …

Film, narrative agency, and the politics of care in Veteran Britain

Abstract: Film offers untapped potential for making critical interventions in world politics, particularly in ways that harness people's capacity to narrate stories that creatively …

Interactive effects of post-traumatic stress disorder symptom severity and hypertension on cognitive dispersion in older Vietnam-era Veterans with history of post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hypertension are highly prevalent among Veterans. Cognitive dispersion, indicating within-person variability across …

An antimicrobial stewardship intervention on antibiotic prophylaxis for transrectal prostate biopsies in a Veteran population

Abstract: This retrospective review describes changes in prophylactic antibiotic prescribing practices for Veterans undergoing transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUPB) …

Direct and indirect associations of childhood adversities with functional impairment and life stress among military personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with physical and mental health difficulties in adulthood. This study examines the associations of ACEs …

Prospective associations of alcohol and drug misuse with suicidal behaviors among US Army soldiers who have left active service

Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study examines the prospective associations of alcohol and drug misuse with suicidal behaviors among service members who have left active duty. We also …

Temporal trends of inpatient oral penicillin challenges in a U.S. Veteran cohort with a recorded penicillin allergy

Abstract: In a U.S. veteran cohort (2014 - 2024) with a listed penicillin allergy, we studied the characteristics of 616 veterans that underwent an inpatient oral penicillin …

The added benefit of including cognitive coping in brief psychosocial interventions: A randomized controlled trial among Veterans and family members in Ukraine

Abstract: Psychosocial programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) often omit cognitive strategies due to perceived difficulty for clients and lay providers. We evaluated …

Mental health outcomes associated with military sexual trauma in serving and ex-servicewomen: A systematic review

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) (sexual harassment or sexual assault experienced during military service) is associated with adverse mental health outcomes. This systematic …

Impact of a multimodal antimicrobial stewardship intervention on fluoroquinolone usage for antimicrobial prophylaxis before urologic procedures in a Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic

Abstract: Objective: This study evaluated the impact of a multimodal antimicrobial stewardship intervention on fluoroquinolone (FQ) use for prophylaxis in outpatient urologic …