Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Improved physical health often follows large decreases in PTSD …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Many veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not seek mental health care. Their significant others, including spouses and intimate partners, …
Abstract: Background: Patients who undergo below-knee surgical amputation (BKA) are at risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE). Limited prior studies quantified the rate …
Abstract: Background: Military veterans are at heightened risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidality, yet the relationship between specific posttraumatic stress …
Abstract: Individuals in Westernized countries spend most of their time indoors. However, exploration of residential building factors that may influence occupants’ mental health …
Abstract: Background: Few studies have reported on the prevalence and health risks associated with substance use and substance use disorder (SU/SUD) in Veterans who use long-term …
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational module on improving parent's ability to identify National Guard and …
Abstract: RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) associates with high morbidity and mortality due to CKD progression and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Blood pressure …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Suicide remains one of the main preventable causes of death among service members and veterans. Early detection and accurate prediction are essential …
Abstract: The management of military ballistic trauma of the upper extremity has evolved to reflect the advancement of military-grade ballistic weapons which continue to advance in …
Abstract: Objective: To explore initial outcomes (treatment entry and completion and staff feedback) for an interdisciplinary military traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment …
Abstract: The objective of this retrospective observational cohort study was to evaluate psychiatric diagnosis receipt after low back pain (LBP) diagnosis across the US Military …