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Optimizing the self-directed training kiosk for tactical combat casualty care skills among Chinese military service members: A Kano model approach

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) is widely recognized as the gold standard for reducing preventable battlefield deaths. Although the People's Liberation …

Accelerated epigenetic aging and prospective morbidity and mortality among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Epigenetic aging measures have promise as surrogate health outcomes in randomized control trials and observational cohort studies. The value of these …

Mortality among Norwegian military Veterans from peacekeeping service in Kosovo during 1999-2020

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Peacekeeping service in conflict zones might increase soldiers' risk of death as a consequence of physical and psychological exposure following in the wake …

Comorbid chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder among Veterans: Approaches to care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The aim is to elucidate approaches to care for comorbid chronic pain and PTSD (CP + PTSD) in the Veterans Administration (VA). These conditions are …

Use of long COVID clinics in the Veterans Health Administration: Implications for the path forward

Abstract: Long COVID is a serious chronic illness that can present in many forms and impact daily functioning and quality of life. Without curative treatments, management of long …

Participant satisfaction and engagement with a military longitudinal cohort study: The U.S. Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Service members and veterans remain a challenging population for survey research. As the Millennium Cohort Study is the largest and longest running …

Travel health needs of children in U.S. military families stationed abroad

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: While the U.S. DoD mandates preventive health measures for service members overseas, the health needs of their accompanying children are poorly described. …

The Omega-3 index in military personnel: A systematic review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFA), primarily eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have received considerable …

Risk and protective factors associated with adjustment to military relocation: A pilot study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military relocations represent an opportunity for growth and a potential risk in terms of psychological adjustment. Although relocation is common in the …

State-level suicide mortality insights: A comparative study of VHA Veterans and the whole US population

Abstract: Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US Comparative State-level spatial analysis between Veterans Health Administration (VHA veterans) and the whole US population …

Current perspectives on the mental health of UK military personnel and Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: This narrative review sets out to explore the current literature surrounding the mental health of serving personnel and veterans. Sources of data: UK …

Mortality trends in pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 eras among oldest Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on older adults, particularly those with existing comorbidities. To inform targeted healthcare strategies for …