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Psychological distress in active-duty US service members who utilized mental health services: Data from a 2018 DoD survey

Abstract: Background: Military personnel face unique stressors to their mental health. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of serious psychological distress among active-duty …

Social connection and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in the Million Veteran Program cohort

Abstract: People with lower levels of social connection are at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This extends to populations at greater risk of death by suicide, …

Symptoms of depression, but not PTSD, influence cognitive performance in healthy Army National Guard Soldiers

Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests that comorbid depression and PTSD may contribute to cognitive impairment. However, few studies have explored this dynamic in military …

Design and methodology of a randomized clinical trial of quetiapine to reduce central nervous system polypharmacy in Veterans with postconcussive syndrome symptoms

Abstract: Lack of evidence to guide medication treatments for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in veterans too often results in polypharmacy practices attempting to provide …

Barriers to perioperative palliative care across Veterans Health Administration hospitals: A qualitative evaluation

Abstract: Background: Palliative care remains widely underused for surgical patients, despite a clear benefit for patients with life-limiting illness or nearing the end-of-life. …

Changes in body mass and urinary biomarkers after a long-lasting combat search and rescue military exercise performed in a tropical region

Abstract: The study aimed to evaluate body mass changes and urine biomarker responses during a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) military exercise performed in a tropical region. Ten …

Multiple sclerosis disease-modifying therapy use in the Department of Veteran Affairs and Medicare: A comparative analysis

Abstract: Background: High-cost disease-modifying therapies (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) have created affordability challenges for people with MS (PwMS) and payers. The …

Trends in all-cause mortality among U.S. Veterans with sarcoidosis, 2004–2022

Abstract: Background: Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic multiorgan disease with variable clinical outcomes. Comprehensive analysis of sarcoidosis mortality in U.S. Veterans is lacking. …

Trends in all-cause mortality among US Veterans with sarcoidosis, 2004-2022

Abstract: Background: Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic multiorgan disease with variable clinical outcomes. Comprehensive analysis of sarcoidosis mortality in US veterans is lacking. …

Sinusitis and rhinitis among United States Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan post 9/11

Abstract: Background: Post 9/11 Veterans were exposed to environmental and occupational pollutants during deployment. Objective: Determine associations between deployment-related …

Sinusitis and rhinitis among US Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan after September 11, 2001

Abstract: Background: Post-9/11 veterans were exposed to environmental and occupational pollutants during deployment. Objective: Our aim was to determine associations between …

Using urethroplasty as an immediate treatment for gunshot-induced penis injury during the Syrian war: Case report

Abstract: Introduction and importance: Wars and armed conflicts often result in gunshot injuries, including penile trauma, in military personnel or civilians. Urinary system damage …