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A scoping review of interventions targeting the mental health of Australian Veterans

Abstract: Serving in the military can have significant impacts on the mental health of veterans and their families. Military personnel can be exposed to a range of physical …

Post-traumatic stress disorder in Veterans: A concept analysis

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs when an individual experiences a traumatic event that exceeds the limits of psychological endurance. Many veterans experience …

Mediterranean diet adherence, physical activity, and advanced glycation end products in complex PTSD: A comprehensive examination of lifestyle and cardiovascular risk in war Veterans

Abstract: As accumulated evidence suggests that individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) encounter earlier and more frequent occurrences of cardiovascular diseases, …

Anthrax vaccination, Gulf War illness, and human leukocyte antigen (HLA)

Abstract: We report on a highly significant, positive association between anthrax vaccination and occurrence of Gulf War Illness (GWI) in 111 Gulf War veterans (42 with GWI and 69 …

The impact of the global pandemic on Veterans with serious mental illness (smi): Healthcare utilization and mortality

Abstract: Background: Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) experience barriers to accessing and engaging with healthcare, which may have been exacerbated during the …

No Women’s Land: Australian Women Veterans’ Experiences of the Culture of Military Service and Transition

Abstract: Women's experiences of military service and transition occur within a highly dominant masculinized culture. The vast majority of research on military veterans reflects …

Implementing a Multi-Disciplinary, Evidence-Based Resilience Intervention for Moral Injury Syndrome: Systemic Barriers and Facilitators

Abstract: Moral injury syndrome (MIS) is a mental health (MH) problem that substantially affects resilience; the presence of MIS reduces responsiveness to psychotherapy and …

Association of blast exposure in military breaching with intestinal permeability blood biomarkers associated with leaky gut

Abstract: Injuries and subclinical effects from exposure to blasts are of significant concern in military operational settings, including tactical training, and are associated with …

Prevalence and correlates of food and/or housing instability among men and women post-9/11 US Veterans

Abstract: Food and/or housing instability (FHI) has been minimally examined in post-9/11 US veterans. A randomly selected nationally representative sample of men and women veterans …

Geographic, patient, and VA medical center variation in the receipt and mode of primary care in a national sample of Veterans with diabetes during 2020

Abstract: While telemedicine infrastructure was in place within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) healthcare system before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, geographically …

Examining the use and benefits of low-/mild-gain hearing aids in service members with normal hearing thresholds and self-reported hearing difficulties

Abstract: Low- (or mild-) gain hearing aids (LGHAs) are increasingly considered for individuals with normal peripheral hearing but significant self-reported hearing difficulties …

Applying proteomics and computational approaches to identify novel targets in blast-associated post-traumatic epilepsy

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE). Blast TBI (bTBI) found in Veterans presents with several complications, including cognitive and …