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Increasing sarcoidosis mortality rates in United States Veterans: Who are more affected and why?

Abstract: This editorial discusses how the US veteran population are at a higher risk of mortality from sarcoidosis compared to other populations. Overall, the study provides a …

Engaging rural women Veterans in mental health research: A call to action

Abstract:Women encounter unique stressors during military service that increase their needs for mental health services and support (Mengeling et al., 2023). For example, more than …

Reliable symptom worsening among Veterans receiving cognitive processing therapy or prolonged exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in routine Veterans Health Administration care

Abstract: Clinical practice guidelines recommend trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some veterans and clinicians …

Mental health outcomes following exposure to combat events during the October 7th war in Israeli reserve soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The present study examines specific associations between various war events and probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Checklist for DSM-5 …

Military experience and entrepreneurship: An imprinting perspective

Abstract: Drawing on imprinting theory, this study hypothesizes that military experience negatively influences entrepreneurship by fostering a preference for stability, lower risk …

Performance-based functional outcomes 12 and 24 months after transfemoral osseointegration in service members with traumatic unilateral and bilateral lower limb loss

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate functional outcomes at 12 months and 24 months after transfemoral osseointegration (OI) using established performance-based assessments. DESIGN: …

Experience of military psychologists working with service members affected by combat-related psychological trauma

Abstract: This study examines the occupational stressors, emotional distress, and psychological fatigue experienced by military psychologists working with service members affected …

Rehabilitation & engineering center for optimizing Veteran engagement & reintegration (RECOVER): Transdisciplinary collaborations to drive change in participation in Veterans

Abstract: The Rehabilitation & Engineering Center for Optimizing Veteran Engagement & Reintegration (RECOVER) is a newly funded VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Center …

An evaluation and comparison of traumatic brain injury data sources within the VA Million Veteran Program: A descriptive epidemiological study

Abstract: With the increased use and availability of electronic health record (EHR) data, population-based traumatic brain injury (TBI) research has received growing attention. …

Evidence of physical deconditioning during psychiatric hospitalization in a Veteran sample

Abstract: Prior observations of low physical activity in psychiatric inpatient care suggest a risk of physical deconditioning, but to date no studies have explicitly investigated …

Mammography screening utilization in female Veterans using cross-sectional survey results from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: PURPOSE: Although women are the fastest growing group of veterans across all military branches, there are limited data about mammography screening utilization in female …

Patient characteristics associated with receipt of contingency management for stimulant use disorder in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Contingency management (CM) is the most effective available treatment for stimulant use disorder (StUD). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) …