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The feasibility and efficacy of warrior health and fitness: a 3-month fitness and nutrition program for Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans are at risk for mental and physical health problems but may not seek traditional health care services. Wellness-based interventions, including …

Integration of a clinical pharmacist practitioner-led pharmacogenomics service in a Veterans Affairs hematology/oncology clinic

Abstract: Purpose: This article describes the implementation and evaluation of pharmacogenomic testing within the hematology/oncology ambulatory care clinic at the William S. …

A Rare Case of Metastatic Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumor Arising From the Sigmoid Colon in an Active Duty Service Member

Abstract: Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) are rare malignancies that contain neural and endocrine cells with a median age of diagnosis of 63 years. NETs are typically located in the …

High Rates of Eye Surgery Cancellation in Veterans Related to Mental Health

Abstract: Introduction: Approximately 9 million veterans receive health care at the Veterans Health Administration, many of whom have psychiatric illnesses. The military continues …

Patterns of Gabapentin Prescription and of Hospitalization in a National Cohort of US Veterans

Abstract: Since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval as an anti-seizure medication in 1993, gabapentin has become one of the most prescribed medications in the United …

The Role of Mental Health Conditions in Early Detection and Treatment of Veterans With Alzheimer’s Dementia

Abstract: Introduction: The benefits of early detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD) have become increasingly recognized. Veterans with mental health conditions (MHCs) may be less …

Analyzing and Assessing the Current Status of Heat-Related Illnesses in the South Korean Military

Abstract: Introduction: The population of the Republic of Korea often experiences heat-related illnesses during summer that are exacerbated by significant variations. With rising …

Comparison of Dental Emergencies Among U.S. Military and Civilian Personnel During Combat Operations in 2007-2009

Abstract: Introduction: Information from published studies describing dental treatment of nonmilitary personnel in a military theater of operations is sparse. The primary objective …

Evaluating the Acceptability and Feasibility of Collecting Passive Smartphone Data to Estimate Psychological Functioning in U.S. Service Members and Veterans: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Introduction: This study investigated the acceptability and feasibility of digital phenotyping in a military sample with a history of traumatic brain injury and …

Impact of a Special Operations Forces basic training on body composition and energy expenditure

Abstract: Introduction: The Belgian Special Operations Regiment undergoes an 8-week basic training course (SOF Basic Course) following the Military Initiation Phase. The aims of …

Discharge opioid dose indirectly associated with functional outcomes 2 weeks after shoulder and knee arthroscopy in a US military sample

Abstract: Introduction: Postsurgical opioid utilization may be directly and indirectly associated with a range of patient-related and surgery-related factors, above and beyond pain …

Increased Pain in Veterans with Cancer - Time to Re-evaluate Opioid Prescribing Practices?

Abstract: The United States continues to grapple with an opioid epidemic, with opioid-related overdose deaths reaching unprecedented levels in 2021, surpassing 80,000 fatalities. …