Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over 40 % of United States Veterans Health Administration (VHA) primary care patients have obesity. Few patients use VHA's flagship weight management …
Abstract: Introduction: Helicopter pilots may present chronic low back pain due to vibration exposure and asymmetric posture during flight. Objectives: To analyze the effects of a …
Abstract: Background: Military missions, especially those involving combat exposure, are associated with an increased risk of depression. Understanding the long-term course of …
Abstract: Introduction: The progress made by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs toward ending veteran homelessness requires that attention be paid to preventing returns to …
Abstract: Background: Many military Veterans experience mood and anxiety disorders and might benefit from purposeful social interactions. In this pilot study, we evaluated a …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: In 2020, the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system deployed a heart failure (HF) dashboard for use nationally. The initial version was notably imprecise …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is effectively treated with exposure and response prevention (ERP), yet very few veterans receive ERP for OCD within the …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The Society for Vascular Surgery guidelines recommend annual imaging surveillance following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) and every 5 years following …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a preventable complication of hospitalization. Risk-stratification is the cornerstone of prevention. The Caprini and Padua are …
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among U.S. military veterans and is associated with increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Crisis response …
Abstract: Problematic alcohol use is a serious threat to the behavioral health of active-duty Service Members (ADSM), resulting in numerous calls from governmental agencies to …
Abstract: PURPOSE: Accidental death is a leading cause of mortality among military members and Veterans; however, knowledge is limited regarding time-dependent risk following …