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Impact of longitudinal alcohol use patterns on long-term risk of cirrhosis among U.S. Veterans with steatotic liver disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND & AIMS: Conflicting data exists on impact of alcohol use on risk of liver disease progression in patients with steatotic liver disease. We aim to evaluate the …

The obstructive sleep apnoea endotypes are similar in elderly trauma-exposed Veterans with and without diagnosed PTSD

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Approximately 60% of veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Why OSA is so prevalent in …

Mental health, ethnicity and the UK armed forces: Historical lessons for research and policy

Abstract: Background: UK armed forces have recruited from other races and ethnicities at times of crisis. To meet diversity targets, they have also recruited indigenous groups of …

Mortality and suicidality in Veterans Health Administration patients with newly-identified early episode psychosis

Abstract: Within the Veterans Affairs (VA), management of self-harm is a major clinical priority. However, there is limited information on risks for self-harm among VA patients …

Reduced pre-attentive threat versus nonthreat signal discrimination in clinically healthy military personnel with recurrent combat exposure history: A preliminary event-related potential (ERP) study

Abstract: Evidence now suggests that traumatic-stress impacts brain functions even in the absence of acute-onset post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. These …

Promotion of successful weight management in overweight and obese Veterans (POWER-VET): Trial design and methods

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Almost 75% of US adults are overweight or obese. Though intentional weight loss of as little as 3% improves physical functioning and reduces cardiometabolic …

Sustained mental health and functional responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in black and white Veterans with psychosis or recent homelessness

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted marginalized populations including Black Americans, people with serious mental illness, and individuals experiencing …

Polygenic risk for suicide attempt is associated with lifetime suicide attempt in US soldiers independent of parental risk

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide. Whereas some studies have suggested that a direct measure of common genetic liability for suicide attempts …

Predicting homelessness among transitioning U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study develops a practical method to triage Army transitioning service members (TSMs) at highest risk of homelessness to target a preventive …

Suicide among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Veterans: Rates and methods, 2005–2019

Abstract: Knowledge of suicide rates and methods among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Veterans remains sparse. Age- and sex-specific suicide rates, …

Virtual reality mindfulness training for Veterans in residential substance use treatment: Pilot study of feasibility and acceptability

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Mindfulness training is effective in recovery from substance use disorders; however, adoption can be difficult due to environmental and personal distractions. …

Written exposure therapy for Veterans with co-occurring substance use disorders and PTSD: Study design of a randomized clinical trial

Abstract: There are high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among treatment-seeking veterans with substance use disorders (SUD). While addiction programs traditionally …