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Stress-induced increase in heart-rate during sleep as an indicator of PTSD risk among combat soldiers

Abstract: Study objectives: Discerning the differential contribution of sleep behavior and sleep physiology to the subsequent development of posttraumatic-stress-disorder (PTSD) …

The relationship between physical activity profiles and cardiovascular disease risk factors: Results of a cross-sectional survey of active duty U.S. service members

Abstract: Introduction: This study aimed to identify subgroups of active duty U.S. service members (ADSMs) based on physical activity levels and their association with …

Associations of post-traumatic stress disorder and objective subtle cognitive difficulties in cognitively unimpaired older Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Psychiatric conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have a two-fold increased dementia risk in Veterans. Prior work has …

The association of mental health symptoms to post-traumatic nightmares among treatment seeking active duty service members

Abstract: Introduction: Posttraumatic nightmares (PTNs) are common among service members with a history of combat or mission-related trauma and are associated with decreased …

Influence of the type of physical training on the physical fitness of army cadets

Abstract: Introduction: Military Physical Training programs represent a constant challenge for the Armed Forces to improve body composition indices and physical fitness levels. …

Religious coping, resilience, and military spouse mental health

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military spouses play a key role in the military family and contribute to military readiness. Despite their influence, they are an understudied population. …

Sociodemographic and health characteristics of Hispanic Veteran patients with traumatic brain injury and its association to mortality: A pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most common conditions in the military. VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) patients with Traumatic Brain …

The influence of active, passive, and manual therapy interventions on escalation of health care events after physical therapist care in Veterans with low back pain

Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the associations between active, passive, and manual therapy interventions with the escalation-of-care events …

Benzodiazepine prescription patterns after mild traumatic brain injury in U.S. military service members

Abstract: Introduction: Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and clinical recommendations (CRs) are developed to aide and guide providers in treating a variety of conditions, …

Evaluating the phenotypic patterns of post-traumatic headache: a systematic review of military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects a significant number of military personnel, primarily because of physical impact, vehicle incidents, and blast …

Prevalence and risk factors for the development of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder in a large US military cohort

Abstract: While bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) are prevalent in military populations, an understanding of risk and protective factors is limited by a lack of …

Bidirectional associations between probable eating disorders and mental health conditions among military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Although prior research has examined the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) such as binge eating disorder (BED) and bulimia nervosa (BN) among military personnel, less …