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Predictors of dropout from transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment resistant depression

Abstract: Clinical transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a well-established therapeutic intervention for treatment resistant depression and related comorbidities, yet standard …

Association of sulfur mustard toxicity with oxidant/antioxidant system in Veterans: A meta-analysis of case-control studies

Abstract: Sulfur mustard (SM) is a chemical warfare agent that increases oxidative stress in veterans. The literature assessing oxidant/antioxidant parameters in SM-exposed …

High-titer rheumatologic markers in serum of Veterans with severe pulmonary complications 25-30 years after sulfur mustard exposure

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 …

Estimating the risk of cardiovascular events in U.S. Veterans using the SMART risk score

Abstract: Background: Estimation of long-term risk for cardiovascular events using the SMART (Secondary Manifestations of Arterial Disease) risk score can be potentially valuable …

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) mortality in Vietnam War era Veterans

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 …

Randomized controlled trial of computerized working memory training for Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychiatric condition among Veterans that is associated with deficits across a range of neuropsychological domains …

Testing implementation support strategies to facilitate an evidence-based substance use and mental health care intervention in Veterans treatment courts: A hybrid type III trial protocol

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) are alternative to incarceration programs for veterans involved in the criminal legal system. VTC participants …

The Veterans Affairs rheumatoid arthritis registry: A unique population in rheumatoid arthritis research

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 …

Hepatitis delta virus testing, prevalence, and liver-related outcomes among US Veterans with chronic hepatitis B

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 …

Variation in urology care after urinary stone surgery among Veterans at high-risk for recurrence

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 …

Gun ownership for safety/protection and unsecured firearm storage practices: Suicide risk and prevention among U.S. army service members

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 …

The association of pain screening and pain level with suicide among U.S. Veterans with comorbid musculoskeletal and bipolar disorder diagnoses

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 …