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State cannabis legalization and opioid use disorder in the US Veterans Health Administration, 2005 to 2019

Abstract: Aim: Cannabis use is legal in many U.S. states, and opioids may be substituted for cannabis. Fewer opioids may reduce its consequences, including opioid use disorder …

The impact of clinically significant pleural effusion on survival of US Veterans with cancer, congestive heart failure, and pneumonia: The Veterans Administration lung effusion study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Previous clinical data suggest that the presence of a pleural effusion is associated with poor survival. However, these studies were limited by either a small …

Cluster analysis of outpatient prescription medications after combat-related amputations: A retrospective study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The objectives were (1) to conduct cluster analysis to explore patterns of outpatient prescription medications during the first year after combat-related …

Racialized differences in the prevalence of drug use disorder among transgender Veterans

Abstract: Aim: Structural discrimination and racism (SDR) influences health outcomes, like substance use, for transgender individuals and those with minoritized racial/ethnic …

The association between low clinic reach and racial disparity in trauma-focused psychotherapy initiation across the US Veterans Health Administration: Secondary analysis of national program evaluation data

Abstract: Reach of trauma-focused psychotherapies (TFPs) varies across clinics for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the US Veterans Health Administration but it is unknown …

Insomnia symptom improvement as a mediator for mental health symptom reduction following behavioral insomnia treatment among women Veterans

Abstract: Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) improves comorbid mental health symptoms (depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD]), with sleep …

A comparison of measures for identifying possible dementia in Veterans Affairs nursing home residents

Abstract: Objectives: Identifying people with possible dementia in health care systems is important to study outcomes and target improvements in care. This study sought to compare …

Illegal drug use amongst male UK military personnel who sustained physical combat injuries: The ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Illegal drug use may be a consequence of sustaining a serious physical combat injury, though no known research has investigated this in a UK setting. This analysis …

Pilot screening for prodromal Parkinson's disease in post-9/11 Veterans with probable rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder

Abstract: This pilot examined prodromal markers in post-9/11 Veterans with TBI and probable REM sleep behavior disorder (N = 12). RBD was confirmed in 5 of 10 (50 %) participants …

An ecosystem approach to the evaluation and impact analysis of heterogeneous preventive and/or early interventions projects for Veterans and first responders in seven countries

Abstract: Background: Cumulative exposure to critical incidents and life-threatening events leads to significant risk for Veterans and First Responders (VFRs) developing mental ill …

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom clusters associated with an indicator of heart rate variability: The ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Background: Heart rate variability (HRV) is governed by sympathetic and parasympathetic regulatory systems. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may influence these …

A network analysis of clinician-rated posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder symptom clusters in a sample of Veterans seeking outpatient treatment

Abstract: The presentation of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) differs by substance type. The current study applied network analysis …