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The relationship between shame, rumination, self-compassion, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder

Abstract: Shame and the tendency to ruminate have been linked to the onset and persistence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). We examined …

The impact of frailty on postoperative outcomes of Veterans with stage I non-small cell lung cancer

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although surgical resection is the standard of care for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, frailty influences treatment decisions. We evaluated the …

Reaching rural Veterans: Applying mind-body skills for pain using a whole health telehealth intervention: The RAMP pilot study

Abstract: PURPOSE: The current study piloted a telehealth, multicomponent intervention for rural Veterans, to increase access to non-pharmacological approaches to managing chronic …

Summit program to taper long-term opioid therapy in Veterans: A mixed-methods feasibility study

Abstract: Due to the harms associated with long-term opioid therapy and, often, the lack of benefit, it is guideline concordant to offer patients the opportunity to engage in a …

Assessing the reliability and validity of the International Trauma Interview in a sample of Ukrainian soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The International Trauma Interview (ITI) is a clinical interview used to diagnose ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD). Six …

TELE-SLEEP OSA: A protocol for a hybrid type I randomized clinical trial of telemedicine for obstructive sleep apnea among military dependents and retirees

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common and costly in the U.S. military health system (MHS). OSA is associated with poor health outcomes as well as increased …

Cognitive and functional trajectories among older widowed male Veterans: Findings from the Health and Retirement Study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Loss of a spouse increases risk for cognitive and functional decline in older age. However, literature examining bereavement effects on cognition and daily …

Evaluation of the "Follow Your Heart" project: Academic detailing to improve hypertension composite quality measure

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In 2023, the Virtual Integrated Services Network (VISN) 20 of the United States (US) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ranked last out of 18 regions in the …

Many types of comorbidities are associated with clinically diagnosed insomnia in United States military service members

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This cross-sectional investigation examined associations between clinically diagnosed insomnia (CDI) and comorbid conditions in United States military service …

Neural correlates of ibogaine: Evidence from functional neuroimaging of military Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ibogaine was recently found to result in significant functional improvements in treating the sequelae of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among Special Operations …

Parkinson's disease and risk of melanoma in United States Veterans: A Veterans Affairs Cancer Registry retrospective cohort study

Abstract:Epidemiologic studies suggest an association between Parkinson's disease (PD) and melanoma, although mechanisms remain unclear. Shared immune dysregulation, oxidative …

Role, status, and prospects of individual traditional Chinese medicine exercise protocol for soldiers in prevention and treatment of military training injuries

Abstract: The individual traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) exercise protocol for soldiers is a comprehensive intervention program developed specifically for grassroots military …