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Examining the association between aggression and suicide attempts among army soldiers

Abstract: Background: Suicide is a major concern among active-duty military personnel. Aggression represents a salient risk factor for suicide among civilians, yet is relatively …

Traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, and vascular risk are independently associated with white matter aging in Vietnam-era Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), mental health conditions (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD]), and vascular comorbidities (e.g., hypertension, diabetes) …

Heterogeneity in 10-year course trajectories of moderate to severe major depressive disorder among Veterans

Abstract: Aims: Epidemiological studies show that despite the episodic nature, the long-term trajectory of depression can be variable. This study evaluated the heterogeneity of …

Identifying the risk factors associated with food insecurity in the UK Veteran population: A nationwide survey

Abstract: There has been limited focus placed on exploring food insecurity within the UK-ex-Armed Forces population. The present study aims to build on initial work by …

The evolution of Veteran educational attainment gaps over the life cycle

Abstract: Individuals who serve in the military substitute work experience for post-secondary educational attainment after high school, leading to large educational attainment gaps …

What is the dietary intake and nutritional status of defence members: A systematic literature review

Abstract: Optimal diet and nutrition is vital for military readiness, performance and recovery. Previous research on military diets has primarily focused on the nutritional …

Characterizing Veteran suicide decedents that were not classified as high-suicide-risk

Abstract: Background: Although the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made important suicide prevention advances, efforts primarily target high-risk patients with documented …

Detecting suicide risk among U.S. Service members and Veterans: A deep learning approach using social media data

Abstract: Background: Military Servicemembers and Veterans are at elevated risk for suicide, but rarely self-identify to their leaders or clinicians regarding their experience of …

Anything you can do [I can do better]: Exploring women's agency and gendered protection in state militaries

Abstract: Women who are currently serving in a variety of combat roles and combat support positions in many state militaries around the globe have had to struggle for their …

Development and implementation of a nationwide multidrug-resistant organism tracking and alert system for Veterans Affairs medical centers

Abstract: Objective: Develop and implement a system in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) to alert local medical center personnel in real time when an acute- or long-term care …

Well-being domains in U.S. Military Veterans: identifying modifiable factors to promote whole health

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is actively transitioning away from a disease-centric model of healthcare to one that prioritizes disease prevention and the …

Improving shared decision-making around antimicrobial-prescribing during the end-of-life period: a qualitative study of Veterans, their support caregivers, and their providers

Abstract: Objective: Antimicrobials are frequently used for palliation during end-of-life care, but adverse effects, such as antimicrobial resistance, are a concern. Shared …