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Evaluating the real-world effectiveness of icosapent ethyl vs. omega-3 polysaturated fatty acid on major cardiovascular adverse events in a retrospective nationwide Veterans Health Administration observational cohort

Abstract: Background: The REDUCE-IT trial demonstrated the cardiovascular benefit of icosapent ethyl (IPE) vs. mineral oil placebo. However, no data currently exist that assess …

A dynamical systems analysis of change in PTSD symptoms, depression symptoms, and suicidal ideation among military personnel during treatment for PTSD

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The connections among posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicidal ideation are elusive because of an overreliance on cross-sectional …

Hospitalizations among Veterans treated for metastatic prostate cancer with abiraterone or enzalutamide

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Abiraterone and enzalutamide are second generation androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs) used to treat advanced or metastatic prostate cancer. Without …

Hypertriglyceridemia is not a predictor of long-term all cause mortality in highrisk U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Background: The relationship between hypertriglyceridemia and all-cause mortality is not clear. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between triglycerides and long-term …

Incidence of papillary thyroid cancer: Comparison of the military and the general population by race and tumor stage/size

Abstract: BACKGROUND: A previous study found higher papillary thyroid cancer incidence in the US military than the general population with larger differences among Black than White …

Incident diuretic use and subsequent risk of bone fractures: A large nationwide observational study of US Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of incident use of diuretics with subsequent risk of incident bone fractures. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a nationwide cohort of …

Influence of affective instability on suicidal ideation beyond traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder in Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with long-term consequences, including greater risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidal …

Longitudinal changes in adverse effects reporting in multiple dietary supplement classifications: The US military dietary supplement use study

Abstract: Over 70% of United States military service members (SMs) regularly use dietary supplements (DSs) and about 18% have reported adverse effects (AEs) associated with use. …

Comparison of Demographic and Health Profiles between Veterans and Non-Veterans Living with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in the United States

Abstract: Objectives: To compare demographic and health characteristics between Veterans and non-Veterans living with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) between 2015 and 2019. …

Effects of a Supervised Inpatient Gratitude Walking Program on Rural Veteran Populations

Abstract: Objectives: To determine if there will be a change in quality care metrics using a supervised inpatient gratitude walking program. Also, to investigate if implementation …

Effects of Testosterone Supplementation on Neurobehavioral Outcomes in Special Operations Military Personnel with Multiple Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract: Objectives: To investigate differences in neurobehavioral outcomes between testosterone users and non-users in Special Operations military personnel with multiple mild …

Exploring Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Rehabilitation Outcomes after TBI: A Veterans Affairs Model Systems Study

Abstract: Objectives: To examine racial/ethnic differences in 5-year functional independence and life satisfaction trajectories among SMVs who had undergone acute rehabilitation at …