Abstract: Background: Intensive glycemic control reduced the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) events among White ACCORD study participants with the haptoglobin (Hp)2-2 …
Abstract: Introduction: Veterans commonly experience both poor health and employment difficulty. However, the research examining potential relationships between chronic physical …
Abstract: Suicide is an acute crisis among US Veterans. Lack of social connectedness is a risk factor for suicidal behavior (SB). Neuroimaging research has shown alterations in …
Abstract: As suicidal self-directed violence (SSDV) is often challenging to prevent, novel approaches are needed. We reported lower gene expression of LL-37, an antimicrobial …
Abstract: Suicide remains an urgent concern of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Uridine is a novel treatment with a broad mechanistic overlap with ketamine and lithium, two …
Abstract: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) holds promise for neuropsychiatric conditions where imbalance in network activity contributes to symptoms. Treatment-resistant Combat …
Abstract: Introduction: The KRAS G12C inhibitor sotorasib was approved for treating advanced NSCLC in the second line or later on the basis of the CodeBreaK100 trial. Nevertheless, …
Abstract: Background: Complex grief patterns are associated with significant suffering, functional impairments, health and mental health problems, and increased healthcare use. …
Abstract: Objective: To identify factors associated with non-treatment with biologic and non-biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) during the 12 months after …
Abstract: Outcomes: 1. Describe gaps in five-star quality rating system in measuring nursing home end-of-life care quality. 2. Identify two areas for improvement and/or active …
Abstract: Purpose: Chronic neck pain (CNP) is prevalent and challenging to treat. Despite evidence of massage's effectiveness for CNP, multiple accessibility barriers exist. The …
Abstract: Aims: According to the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guideline, the definition of chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires the presence of abnormal …