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Assessing United States military Veterans' fertility intentions before and after military service using a cognitive-social model

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military service represents a unique life transition occurring during early adulthood. Limited existing work suggests that military service delays …

Cancer risk in Veterans enlisted in the United States military after September 11, 2001: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Potential exposures to toxicants during military deployment may increase the risk of developing cancer. This study was undertaken to determine whether there …

Veteran to Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Maximizing medic training, transitioning to bachelor's prepared nurse, and returning to lead

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Discharged military medics and corpsmen historically have not had well-defined avenues to use their skills within the civilian licensed healthcare sector, …

Wartime occurrence of severe aplastic anemia in previously healthy military service members: A case series

Abstract: Wartime conditions present major challenges to the timely diagnosis and management of severe aplastic anemia (SAA). We describe 3 previously healthy military service …

Within-person score distribution measures as performance validity indicators in service members and Veterans with and without history of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study examined within-person score distribution measures (WPSD) as a performance validity indicator using the overall test battery mean (OTBM), …

A cross-sectional examination of the relationship between subjective self-regulatory difficulties and functional outcomes among Veterans with and without traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To test if subjective self-regulatory difficulties correlate with functional outcomes, and to test for group differences in self-regulatory abilities and …

Views of aging and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder among older adult war Veterans in the context of renewed war

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: For aging combat veterans, experiencing renewed war in old age can exacerbate coping with age-related challenges. The present study sought to examine how past …

Prevalence of toxic exposures among women Veterans with breast or gynecologic cancers receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Toxic exposures have been linked to hormonal disruption and DNA damage, increasing risk for hormone-sensitive cancers, such as breast and gynecologic …

Association of menopausal hormone therapy with incident cardiovascular disease in women Veterans

Abstract: Aims: The impact of menopausal hormone therapy (HT), and its timing on cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains controversial in women. The aim of the study is to examine the …

Oral magnesium and outcomes in US Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Magnesium deficiency is associated with poor outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF), but less is known about the impact of oral magnesium …

Military families: Resilience through strength

Abstract:Objective: To introduce a supplement highlighting the multifaceted challenges and strengths of military families and to emphasize their essential role in individual …

Reunion after deployment: Describing findings from a study of military couples funded by the U.S. Department of Defense

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The transition from deployment to reintegration can present unique stressors for returning service members and at-home partners. To better understand the …