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US Navy sailors modify their eating behaviors to pass cyclic physical readiness tests

Abstract: Objective: Investigate the influence of physical readiness tests (PRTs) on eating behaviors among US Navy Sailors. Design: Focused ethnography using interviews and …

Changes in physical function and physical therapy use in older Veterans not infected by COVID-19 residing in community living centers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Objectives: Examine physical function change and physical therapy (PT) use in short-stay and long-stay residents not infected by CoVID-19 within Veterans Affairs (VA) …

Percutaneous lung biopsy prevalence and use of lung-RADS in the Veterans Health Administration lung cancer screening program

Abstract: Improving access to and promoting the uptake of lung cancer screening (LCS) remains a priority within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) due to its potential to …

Substance use disorders among Armed Forces Veterans with gambling disorder: Insights from an inpatient treatment sample

Abstract: Armed forces veterans are especially prone to experiencing a variety of addictive disorders, including gambling disorder. Even so, gambling disorder in veterans remains …

Associations between PTSD and temporal discounting: The role of future thinking

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Despite documented alterations in future thinking in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), our understanding of how individuals with PTSD make …

Nursing home star ratings and end-of-life care quality: Lessons learned from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objectives: More than 25% of deaths among older adults occur in nursing homes. Thus, assessments of nursing home quality, including the widely used 5-star rating systems, …

Oral health practices related risk factors and prevalence of dental caries in Armed Forces: A multicentric study

Abstract: Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease known to be associated with the individual's lifestyle and attitude to health. Prevalence of dental caries in …

Standing with our Veterans: Improving access to Veterans Affairs Healthcare for their families

Abstract: Veterans' families, who share in the sacrifices of military service, currently have limited access to Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare benefits. A 2023 content analysis …

Pectoralis major tendon rupture repairs using intramedullary suture anchors shows high patient reported outcomes in military Service Members

Abstract: Background: In the general population pectoralis major tendon ruptures are uncommon; however, it is a common injury in the military population. The military service …

Application of a comprehensive disability measure: Disability prevalence among U.S. Veterans and non-veterans from the National Health Interview Survey Data from 2015 to 2018

Abstract: Background: Current measures of condition-specific disabilities or those capturing only severe limitations may underestimate disability prevalence, including among …

County characteristics and veteran suicide in the United States, 2011-2018

Abstract: Introduction: Few studies have examined county-level hotspots of veteran suicide and associated place-based contributors, limiting development of targeted community-level …

Wandering behavior and SARS-CoV-2 infection in Veterans Affairs Community Living Center residents

Abstract: Objective: Wandering behavior in nursing home (NH) residents could increase risk of infection. The objective of this study was to assess the association of wandering …