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The relationship between combat exposure and suicide risk in US military veterans: exploring the role of posttraumatic stress symptoms and religious coping

Abstract: Background: Rising suicide rates in the U.S. veteran population are a growing concern. Combat exposure has been identified as a potential predictor of suicide risk, but …

The medical burden of obesity and overweight in the US military: association of BMI with clinically diagnosed medical conditions in United States military service members

Abstract: Background: A high BMI is associated with various medical conditions, notably type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders. In the US military, …

Global prevalence of poor sleep quality in military personnel and veterans: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies

Abstract: Poor sleep quality is prevalent among members of the military but rates of poor sleep quality vary between studies. This study examined the global prevalence of poor …

Exercise-induced QTc prolongation and implications for military service members: a case series

Abstract: Exercise is often seen as a voluntary activity with physical and mental health benefits. However, for military service members exercise is a required component of …

Can military executives become good business partners? an analysis from a vendor-customer perspective

Abstract: A good business partner is the foundation of stable development. Because of the enterprising quality of soldiers and the increasing number of military executives, the …

Neighborhood disadvantage is associated with sleep disturbance in a sample of trauma-exposed veterans

Abstract: Objectives: This study examined associations among neighborhood disadvantage, all-night respiratory sinus arrhythmia, fear of sleep, nightmare frequency, and sleep …

Association of dietary fatty acids with the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in a prospective cohort of United States veterans

Abstract: Background: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVDs) are the leading cause of worldwide adult mortality. Although broad classes of dietary fats have been shown to …

Postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptive use among active-duty, female US Army soldiers

Abstract: Background: Postpartum use of long-acting reversible contraception has been found to be effective at increasing interpregnancy intervals, reducing unintended pregnancies, …

Diagnosis of mental illness does not affect postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing endovascular aortic aneurysm repair in the VA healthcare system

Abstract: Objective: Mental illness can be a debilitating chronic disease associated with a higher likelihood of preexisting medical comorbidities and postoperative morbidity and …

Opioid and high-risk prescribing among racial and ethnic minority veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to compare opioid prescribing and high-risk prescribing by race and ethnicity in a national cohort of U.S. veterans. A cross-sectional …

Physical and behavioral characteristics of soldiers acquiring recommended amounts of sleep per night

Abstract: Objectives: Only one-third of U.S. Army Soldiers meet the recommended sleep guideline of 7 or more hours per night. Soldiers meeting the recommended sleep guideline are …

National survey of lung cancer screening practices in Veterans Health Administration facilities

Abstract: Lung cancer screening can save lives through the early detection of lung cancer, and professional societies recommend key lung cancer screening program components to …