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Predicting post-traumatic stress disorder treatment response using heart rate variability to virtual reality environment and modified Stroop task: An exploratory study

Abstract: Predicting treatment response can inform treatment decisions, expectations, and optimize use of mental health treatment resources. This study examined heart rate (HR), …

Trends in palliative care utilization in deceased Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Specialist-level palliative care in the final days does not allow time to alleviate symptoms and suffering. This analysis examined the change in the time from …

Utilization of whole health and longitudinal outcomes after screening positive for possible depression documented in Veterans Health Administration’s electronic health record

Abstract: Objectives: Depression is common among Veterans. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is transforming into a Whole Health system of care that includes holistic treatment …

White matter organization and cortical thickness differ among active duty service members with chronic mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injury

Abstract: This study compared Findings from whole-brain DTI and volumetric MRI among 90 Active Duty Service Members with chronic mild traumatic brain injury (TBI; n=52), chronic …

Neurological effects of repeated blast exposure in special operations personnel

Abstract: Exposure to blast overpressure has been a pervasive feature of combat-related injuries. Studies exploring the neurological correlates of repeated low-level blast exposure …

Telephone virtual versus in-person pharmacotherapy-based obesity care: a covid-19-related experience at a Veterans Administration facility

Abstract: Background: Most of the Veterans Administration (VA) population is either overweight or obese, which is a serious health concern. Medical weight management visits have …

Medical cannabis use among Canadian veterans and non-veterans: a national survey

Abstract: Background: Medical cannabis (MC) is used by Canadian Veterans to manage a wide range of health issues. However, there is little information comparing the reasons for MC …

High lifetime blast exposure using the blast exposure threshold survey is associated with worse warfighter brain health following mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to extend previous research by examining the relationship between lifetime blast exposure and neurobehavioral functioning after mild TBI …

Psychosocial and economic impacts of the covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of veteran men and women

Abstract: Purpose: The psychosocial impacts of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on women Veterans' mental health compared to men are understudied, with few studies …

Satisfaction of the Use of Telehealth and Access to Care for Veterans During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: Background:While many health care providers have shifted toward telehealth services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, little is known about the perception and …

Civic Service as an Intervention to Promote Psychosocial Health and Implications for Mental Health in Post-9/11/01 Era Women Veterans

Abstract: Women veterans experience significant morbidity with poorer health and mental health outcomes relative to nonveteran counterparts. Little is known about how to best …

Sexual Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Nationally Representative Sample of Women Veterans and Nonveterans

Women veterans are a growing population with unique characteristics and documented health disparities. Few studies have examined their sexual behaviors and rates of sexually …