Abstract: Clinical transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a well-established therapeutic intervention for treatment resistant depression and related comorbidities, yet standard …
Abstract: Sulfur mustard (SM) is a chemical warfare agent that increases oxidative stress in veterans. The literature assessing oxidant/antioxidant parameters in SM-exposed …
Abstract: Sulfur mustard (SM), known as the "king of toxic agents," continues to pose a potential danger due to its ability to cause widespread damage, including ongoing corrosive …
Abstract: Background: Estimation of long-term risk for cardiovascular events using the SMART (Secondary Manifestations of Arterial Disease) risk score can be potentially valuable …
Abstract: Background: There is concern about the risk of cholangiocarcinoma mortality (CCA) among U.S. veterans who deployed to the Vietnam War theater. A variety of risk factors …
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychiatric condition among Veterans that is associated with deficits across a range of neuropsychological domains …
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) are alternative to incarceration programs for veterans involved in the criminal legal system. VTC participants …
Abstract: Background: As the largest integrated healthcare system in the U.S., the Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a unique context for the conduct of clinical and …
Abstract: Background and Aims: Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is associated with worse liver-related outcomes. We aim to …
Abstract: Objective: To determine rates of urology follow-up and implementation of stone prevention measures after stone surgery and to assess variation in care delivery within a …
Abstract: Introduction: Year 2021 had the highest number firearm suicide deaths in U.S. history, with veterans representing 62.4% of firearm suicide deaths. The study objective is …
Abstract: Background: High suicide rates are documented among persons with bipolar disorder diagnoses and pain diagnoses, but few studies have examined the association of pain with …