Abstract: Sulfur mustard (SM) is a potent alkylating agent known to cause long-term health effects, including accelerated aging. This study investigated mitochondrial dysfunction …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a known complication of trauma. Combat-related injuries …
Abstract: Previous research indicates that many veterans experience challenges when transitioning from military to civilian life, with a significant proportion reporting feelings …