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Latent Profiles of Disordered Eating Among Veterans: Associations With Mental Health Concerns

Abstract: Background: Varying patterns in eating disorder (ED) classification are evident and may impact ED treatment and prevention. However, investigations of patterns of …

A Systematic Review of Chronic Pain Management Interventions Among Veterans of Recent Wars and Armed Conflicts

Abstract: Objectives:: To identify chronic pain management strategies aimed to reduce pain intensity and enhance functional outcomes in veterans of wars and armed conflict. DESIGN: …

Demographic Characteristics and Epigenetic Biological Aging Among Post-9/11 Veterans: Associations of DunedinPACE with Sex, Race, and Age

Abstract: Measures of epigenetic aging derived from DNA methylation (DNAm) have enabled the assessment of biological aging in new populations and cohorts. In the present study, we …

Latent Profile Analysis of Canadian Military Veterans With Chronic Pain Identifies 5 Meaningful Classes Through Self-Report Measures

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify meaningful response patterns in self-report survey data collected from Canadian military veterans with chronic pain and to …

Shorter Communications: Exploring the Impact of a Brief Smartphone-Based Alcohol Intervention App (DrinksRation) on the Quality of Life of UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Alcohol misuse - defined as consuming more than 14 units of alcohol per week - is a well-established problem among veterans. This study investigated the change in quality …

Pulmonary Vascular Disease in Veterans with Post-Deployment Respiratory Syndrome

Abstract: Exertional dyspnea has been documented in US military personnel after deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. We studied whether continued exertional dyspnea in this patient …

Rates of Diagnosis and Service Utilization in Veterans with Hoarding Disorder

Abstract: Hoarding Disorder (HD) is a prominent and disabling neuropsychiatric condition defined by the inability to discard objects resulting in impairing levels of clutter. The …

Three cases of thyroid cancer in transgender female Veterans receiving gender-affirming estrogen treatment

Abstract: Background: Papillary thyroid cancers are relatively common endocrine malignancies. Risks include obesity, smoking, family history, and radiation exposure. Estrogens may …

Pain and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: Dyadic Relationships Between Canadian Armed Forces Members/Veterans With Chronic Pain and Their Offspring

Abstract: Chronic pain and mental health issues occur at higher rates in Veterans than the general population. One widely recognized mental health issue faced by Veterans is …

Addressing the SUD training gap: two pilot feasibility studies in the Department of Veteran's Affairs Health Care System

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are an ongoing public health crisis in the United States. A large body of research indicates an urgent need for increased …

Differences in healthcare costs over 10 years following discharge from military service by weight trajectory

Abstract: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among military personnel has increased substantially in the past two decades. Following military discharge many personnel can …

Evaluating the incidence rates of all cardiovascular hospitalization in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in nationwide retrospective observational Veterans Health Administration cohort

Abstract: Background: COVID-19 infections have been shown to increase risk of major cardiovascular events. We aim to compare the incidence rate (IR) of all cardiovascular …