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The risk of orthorexia and the prevalence of emotional eating behaviours among Polish military flying personnel in relation to body mass index (BMI) and sociodemographic factors

Abstract: Background: Proper nutrition has a positive impact on health. Paradoxically, excessive preoccupation with healthy eating may lead to the emergence of abnormal eating …

Gender differences in psychological outcomes following surf versus hike therapy among U.S. service members

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Surf and hike therapies have demonstrated effectiveness as adjunct interventions for service members with major depressive disorder (MDD). This study explores …

Long noncoding RNA VLDLR-AS1 levels in serum correlate with combat-related chronic mild traumatic brain injury and depression symptoms in US Veterans

Abstract: More than 75% of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are mild (mTBI) and military service members often experience repeated combat-related mTBI. The chronic comorbidities …

Particle morphology and elemental analysis of lung tissue from post-9/11 Military personnel with biopsy-proven lung disease

Abstract: The relationship between exposure to inhaled inorganic particulate matter and risk for deployment-related lung disease in military personnel is unclear due in part to …

Experiences of Veterans, caregivers, and VA home-based care providers before, during, and post-Hurricane Ian

Abstract: On 28 September 2022, Hurricane Ian pummeled parts of south Florida. Disaster and climate change research has shown that disasters exacerbate inequalities, especially …

The Million Veteran Program 1990–1991 Gulf War Era survey: An evaluation of Veteran response, characteristics, and representativeness of the Gulf War Era Veteran population

Abstract: To address gaps in understanding the pathophysiology of Gulf War Illness (GWI), the VA Million Veteran Program (MVP) developed and implemented a survey to MVP enrollees …

Risk factors for CMV and BK infections in an elderly Veteran population following kidney transplantation: Implications for immunosuppression induction and management

Abstract: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and BK Polyomavirus (BKPyV) are the most common opportunistic pathogens following kidney transplantation. We evaluated 102 patients with a median …

Acupuncture therapy for military Veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder and related symptoms: A scoping review of clinical studies

Abstract: Military personnel in combat face a high risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this study, a protocol-based scoping review was conducted to identify …

Randomized controlled trials to treat obesity in military populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: In recent years, overweight and obesity have reached an alarmingly high incidence and prevalence worldwide; they have also been steadily increasing in military …

Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 variants in military and civilian personnel of an Air Force airport during three pandemic waves in Italy

Abstract: We investigated SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating, from November 2020 to March 2022, among military and civilian personnel at an Air Force airport in Italy in order to …

A single, multimodal exercise tolerance test can assess combat readiness in Army-ROTC cadets: A brief report

Abstract: The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is a multi-event assessment battery designed to determine the combat readiness of U.S. Army personnel. However, for Reserve …

Demographics and comorbidities of united states service members with combat-related lower extremity limb salvage

Abstract: Introduction: This retrospective study describes the demographics and injury characteristics of a recently identified cohort of US Service members with combat-related …