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Telehealth for general surgery postoperative care

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Telehealth utilization rapidly increased following the pandemic. However, it is not widely used in the Veteran surgical population. We sought to evaluate …

Uncommon protein-coding variants associated with suicide attempt in a diverse sample of US Army soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a societal and public health concern of global scale. Identifying genetic risk factors for suicide attempt can characterize underlying biology and …

Real-world effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors and BRAF/MEK inhibitors among Veteran patients with cutaneous melanoma

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, caring for more than 9 million individuals. Despite higher cutaneous …

RN-BSN curricula and Veteran care competencies: Recommendations for bridging gaps

Abstract: Nurses working in civilian healthcare environments are likely to provide care to a veteran on a regular basis and be unaware of their military history. Health impacts …

Youth with sexual or gender-diverse identities and military connection: Recommendations to optimize clinical care

Abstract: In the United States, an estimated 1.9 million youth 13 to 17 years of age (9.5%) identify as sexual and/or gender diverse (SGD), identifying as nonheterosexual and/or …

Treatment patterns and outcomes in U.S. Military Veterans diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: U.S. veterans in the Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System are managed in a national single-payer system with access to FDA-approved therapies. …

Oral Health and Physical Performance in Asian Military Males: The Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Health in Armed Forces

Abstract: Bacjground/purpose: It is unclear about whether the oral health has impact on physical performance. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the association between oral …

Clinical description of sleep and trauma-related nightmares in a population of French active-duty members and Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a major public health problem. The most frequent complaints in this pathology are sleep disorders and …

Out of the trenches; prevalence of Australian Veterans among the homeless population and the implications for public health

Abstract: Objectives To examine the prevalence of Australian Defence Force veterans among people sleeping rough and explore their health and social needs relative to non‐veteran …

Surgical treatment of anterior shoulder instability with glenoid bone loss with the Latarjet procedure in active-duty military service members

Abstract: Introduction: The arthroscopic Bankart repair in the setting of glenoid bone loss has high rates of failure. In patients with anterior glenoid bone loss, the Latarjet …

U.S. military Veterans’ health and well-being in the first year after service

Abstract: Introduction: This study examined the health and well-being of U.S. veterans during the first year after military service and tested several hypotheses regarding …

Environmental predictors of survival in a cohort of U.S. military Veterans: a multi-level spatio-temporal analysis stratified by race

Abstract: We analyzed racial differences in all-cause mortality rates associated with air pollution in a cohort of military veterans in which 37% of the 70,000 members identified …