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Racial and ethnic disparities and facility-level variation in GLP-1 RA prescription among US Veterans with CKD

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate racial and ethnic disparities in dialysis facility-level performance and identify factors contributing to these disparities. The study …

Answering our nation's call: A solution for military neurosurgery wartime readiness through civilian collaboration

Abstract: Military-civilian partnerships have built the foundation for US neurosurgery as we see it today. Each conflict throughout history has led to expansion within the field of …

Trends in cannabis-positive urine toxicology test results: US Veterans Health Administration emergency department patients, 2008 to 2019

Abstract: Objectives This study aimed to examine trends in cannabis-positive urine drug screens (UDSs) among emergency department (ED) patients from 2008 to 2019 using data from …

Anger among UK ex-service military personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Military service and ex-service personnel commonly experience difficulties with anger. The COVID-19 pandemic had several negative consequences upon social, economic, and …

Prosthesis nonuse and discontinuation in United States Veterans with major limb amputation: Results of a national survey

Abstract: Background: Prosthesis use in persons with amputation can improve mobility and functional independence. Better understanding of the reasons for and outcomes associated …

A regional analysis of low back pain treatments in the Military Health System

Abstract: Study Design.Claims-based analysis of cohorts of TRICARE Prime beneficiaries.To compare rates of utilization of 5 low back pain (LBP) treatments (physical therapy (PT), …

Identifying unique symptom groups following mild traumatic brain injury using the neurobehavioral symptom inventory and PTSD checklist-5 in military personnel: a bifactor analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify both shared and unique groups of posttraumatic stress and postconcussive symptoms using bifactor analysis. SETTING: Two large military outpatient …

Differences in risk of Alzheimer's disease following later-life traumatic brain injury in Veteran and civilian populations

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To directly compare the effect of incident age 68+ traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the risk of diagnosis of clinical Alzheimer's disease (AD) in the general …

The golden hour of casualty care: Rapid handoff to surgical team is associated with improved survival in war-injured U.S. service members

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine time from injury to initiation of surgical care and association with survival in US military casualties. BACKGROUND: Although the advantage of …

Drug-drug-gene interaction risk among opioid users in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Response to analgesic therapy is influenced by several factors including genetics and drug-drug interactions. Pharmacogenetic (PGx) variants in the CYP2D6 gene modify …

Differences in Experiences With Care Between Homeless and Nonhomeless Patients in Veterans Affairs Facilities With Tailored and Nontailored Primary Care Teams

Abstract: Background: Homeless patients describe poor experiences with primary care. In 2012, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented homeless-tailored primary care …

Moral Injury and Religiosity in US Veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) involves feelings of shame, grief, meaninglessness, and remorse from having violated core moral beliefs related to traumatic experiences. This …