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Associations between pm(2.5) and o(3) exposures and new onset type 2 diabetes in regional and national samples in the United States

Abstract: Background: Exposure to particulate matter ≤2.5 μm in diameter (PM(2.5)) and ozone (O(3)) has been linked to numerous harmful health outcomes. While epidemiologic …

Grief reactions in veterans: influence of diagnostic comorbidity, social support, and functional impairment

Abstract: Loss and subsequent complicated grief reactions are common in military and veteran populations. Despite the high occurrence, limited work exists examining complicated …

Identifying U.S. regions with the highest suicide rates and examining differences in suicide Methods among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander veterans

Abstract: The suicide rate among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Veterans increased from 2001 to 2020. Identifying regions where suicide rates are …

Long covid coping and recovery (LCCR): developing a novel recovery-oriented treatment for veterans with long covid

Abstract: Background: Long COVID has affected 13.5% of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System users during the first pandemic year. With 700,000+ United States Veterans diagnosed …

Adverse childhood experiences among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences portend vulnerability to numerous physical and mental health concerns across the lifespan. Separate bodies of work suggest …

Demographic representation in clinical trials sponsored by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Non-White racial and ethnic groups remain underrepresented in oncology clinical trials within the United States and face ongoing barriers to participation. Previous …

Perspectives of homeless veterans living with substance use disorders (SUD) and mental illness

Abstract: Upon returning home from the military, America's veterans face complex challenges such as homelessness and substance use disorders (SUD). Veterans who have experienced …

Impact of covid-19 on stimulant use disorder treatment: a national cohort study in the veterans health administration

Abstract: Rates of stimulant overdose have increased dramatically, which may have been exacerbated by treatment disruptions during the pandemic, but no recent studies have examined …

Impact of dissociation on exposure therapy for PTSD outcomes and adherence among U.S. military service members

Abstract: Emotional engagement is necessary for successful exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but dissociation is considered a barrier to emotional …

Differing time trends for alcohol misuse and alcohol use disorder among veteran men: a comparison of population surveillance and clinical data

Abstract: Time trend data are important to quantify the health burden of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and to predict healthcare needs. AUD prevalence for US Veteran men decreased …

Optimizing remote access to urinary incontinence treatments for women veterans (practical): study protocol for a pragmatic clinical trial comparing two virtual care options

Abstract: Objectives: In this pragmatic clinical trial, the primary Objective is to increase access to behavioral treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) for women Veterans by …

Study protocol for a sequential multiple assignment randomized trial to reduce risky drinking among service members and their partners

Abstract: Background: Military spouses and partners in relationships with a heavy drinking service member report high levels of mental health concerns and consequences, which are …