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Evidence of biological aging through mitochondrial DNA damage and dysregulation of mitophagy-related genes in Veterans with delayed sulfur mustard toxicity

Abstract: Sulfur mustard (SM) is a potent alkylating agent known to cause long-term health effects, including accelerated aging. This study investigated mitochondrial dysfunction …

History of clinical services, medical training, and research for spinal cord injuries and disorders in the United States Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: As of August 2025, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) system of care provides state-of-the-art specialty medical care for …

Initial long-term opioid prescriptions among Veterans with and without kidney disease

Abstract:Approximately 50% of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have chronic pain. This pain is often severe and associated with poor quality of life, contributing to …

Protocol for the pragmatic evaluation of the Department of the Air Force’s personal financial readiness program

Abstract: Federal policy mandates that United States military members receive numerous financial trainings across their career to improve their financial literacy and equip them to …

Suicide rates and methods among Veteran cancer survivors within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 2010–2020

Abstract: Suicide rates among Veterans without mental health conditions have risen 16 % between 2001 and 2022; cancer may be one factor contributing to this increased risk. The …

Evaluating whole health engagement among homeless-experienced Veterans in an emergency shelter: A quality improvement study

Abstract: Introduction: Whole Health programs aim to integrate mental, physical, and social health to improve veteran well-being. Homeless-experienced veterans may face barriers to …

Examining psychiatric and cognitive adverse effects of brivaracetam, clobazam, lacosamide, eslicarbazepine, and perampanel in a Veteran population

Abstract: Introduction: Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder, affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide. There is limited data on the use of newer anti-seizure …

Sex and race-ethnicity influences on opioid overdose deaths among Veterans diagnosed with opioid use disorder between 2016 and 2021

Abstract: Objective: Given increases in opioid overdose rates, and policy changes expanding access to medications for OUD, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we sought to understand how …

Associations of age at T2D detection with hemoglobin A1c in a national inception cohort of U.S. Veterans with diabetes

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate associations of age at type 2 diabetes (T2D) detection with HbA1c. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We examined associations of early-onset T2D (age …

The prevalence of moral distress and moral injury among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Moral injury is a syndrome that involves adverse outcomes stemming from experiences violating deeply held moral beliefs. Moral injury has emerged as a distinct mental …

High rate of immediate and early post-traumatic venous thromboembolism in combat soldiers

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a known complication of trauma. Combat-related injuries …

Loneliness after service Veteran loneliness and exclusion by Veterans and nonveterans in Cyberball

Abstract: Previous research indicates that many veterans experience challenges when transitioning from military to civilian life, with a significant proportion reporting feelings …