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Alcohol intake and incidence of heart failure and its subtypes: VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Little is known about the relation between total alcohol intake and beverage types with the risk of heart failure (HF) and its subtypes in the veteran …

Health literacy and associated factors among military personnel: A cross-sectional study in Lithuania

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Health literacy is increasingly recognized as an essential determinant of health, readiness, and safety in the military, especially as health systems become …

Predictors of PTSD symptom reduction in a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled clinical trial

Abstract: Objective: In a secondary analysis of a randomized, sham-controlled trial, we prospectively investigated baseline comorbidities, demographics, and intervention as …

Shoulder instability in the U.S. military: A systematic review of epidemiology, operative management, and outcomes

Abstract: Background: Shoulder instability imposes a substantial burden in U.S. military populations, yet epidemiology and outcomes reporting is heterogeneous. This study aims to …

Veterans with service, emotional support, and companion dogs: Examining the relationship between demographics, health characteristics, and intensity of human–dog relationships

Abstract: Dog ownership may be an effective nonpharmacological, rehabilitative approach to improve veterans’ mental health and well-being. For three functional types of …

The metabolic aftershock: COVID-19 and metabolic disease risk among U.S. active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Background: The post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection represent a growing public health concern. While associations between COVID-19 and metabolic disorders have …

The impact of a Spanish online and telephone intervention for caregivers of Veterans post-stroke: Findings on caregiver burden

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Hispanic caregivers report higher levels of burden and poorer mental health compared to non-Hispanic caregivers. While problem-solving …

Adaptation of the Motivational Interviewing Skills Code to identify client language predicting reduced opioid use risk and increased use of alternative pain care strategies in Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Motivational Interviewing may be an ideal communication style to use in conjunction with Collaborative Care to address opioid risk, as it can facilitate the …

Exploring mental help-seeking behaviors, health, and well-being in rural Veterans with chronic health conditions: A national rural health study

Abstract: Background/Objective: Veterans in the United States have increased significantly, with a substantial proportion residing in rural areas. This study aims to examine the …

A pilot observational study in Ohio, USA of the Healing of Our Veterans Equine Services Intensive Intervention for Veterans with trauma histories

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Equine-assisted services are being increasingly utilized as complementary interventions for military veterans who have experienced trauma. However, …

Analysis of prediabetes in Veterans: Assessing diagnosis and population characteristics across a region of Veterans Affairs health care systems

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Currently, 873,000 patients within the VA Health Administration potentially have prediabetes, based on HbA1c. The primary objective of this …

Association between over-the-counter magnesium supplement use and health outcomes in Veterans with newly diagnosed heart failure

Abstract: Background: Individuals with heart failure (HF) are at increased risk of magnesium deficiency. Magnesium supplements are widely available and being used without clear …