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Follow-up survey response in relation to military deployments

Abstract: Introduction: The longitudinal study of service members is necessary to assess the unique occupational exposures and experiences that may affect long-term health and …

Rehabilitation following penetrating ocular trauma from hand grenade fragments

Abstract: This case study describes the rehabilitation efforts of a 25-year-old male reserve officer who sustained a penetrating intraocular metallic foreign body (IOFB) injury to …

Launching! To adulthood, a culturally adapted treatment program for military-dependent autistic young adults and their military parents: A pilot study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military-dependent young adults (17-25 years old) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face significant barriers to accessing services during their …

Parental mental health conditions and infant health outcomes among military families

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Little is known about the effects of parental mental health burdens during pregnancy on infant health among military families, who are subject to various …

Primary care visit rates among Canadian Veterans in Ontario: A retrospective cohort study of sex- and length of service-stratified comparisons with nonveterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Research comparing primary care (PC) use among veterans and nonveterans has not widely considered the impact of sex and length of service on the association …

Behavioral activation for smoking cessation in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Certain psychiatric populations have especially low smoking cessation rates. This highlights the need to identify smoking treatments that increase cessation …

Avatar-based health education: Applying self-determination theory to promote preventative care in U.S. military service members

Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of death in the United States, disproportionately impacting veterans and posing significant risks to active duty …

Gulf War illness: A historical review and considerations of a post-viral syndrome

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a condition that affects 30-40% of nearly 700,000 Veterans who were deployed to Operations Desert Shield/Storm/Sabre (ODS/S/S) between August …

A novel approach used for reconstruction of facial blast wound injury-a case report from the Russo-Ukrainian war

Abstract: The current Russo-Ukrainian war has seen the return of similar patterns seen in the First World War. The aim is to demonstrate a case of facial reconstruction using a …

Behavioral health outcomes in the 12 months following major limb loss among active duty service members treated in the military health system, 2001-2017

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over 2,100 active duty service members (ADSM) have experienced traumatic limb loss since 2001. Combat-injured ADSMs have over 3 times the odds of developing …

Suicide and suicidality surveillance in military populations: A scoping review

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide and suicidality are a serious public health concern for military populations globally. Systematic surveillance is a key component to creating an …

Characteristics of the course of anemia as a consequence of combat injuries in military servicemen participating in high-intensity combat actions

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: During the full-scale war in Ukraine, the number of military personnel suffering from combat injuries with the development of anemia significantly …