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A postpartum weight loss-focused stepped-care intervention in a military population: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Objective: Postpartum weight retention is associated with adverse health among both civilian and military women. Purpose: The current study evaluated a stepped-care …

Neurosurgical consultation referral from the forces: Regarding 328 patients referred to the Department of Neurosurgery, Sainte Anne Military Hospital, France

Abstract: Introduction: There are little data regarding elective referral to the military specialist, especially considering common pathologies such as spinal diseases, which, in …

Idiopathic left ventricular apical aneurysm in a sailor with moderate transient chest pain: a unique perspective on an atypical presentation in the military population

Abstract: Left ventricular (LV) apical aneurysm is a rare condition that carries a high risk of fatal cardiac rupture. Wall ruptures are an uncommon catastrophic complication after …

Prevalence of eye and vision disorders in the Military Health System, Fiscal Year 2018

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Eye and vision disorders are estimated to impact 7.08 million people in the United States, including 1.62 million under the age of 40. This study uses the …

Homeostatic normalization of alpha brain rhythms within the default-mode network and reduced symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder following a randomized controlled trial of electroencephalogram neurofeedback 

Abstract:Collective research has identified a key electroencephalogram signature in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, consisting of abnormally reduced alpha …

Veterans with multiple risk factors for Barrett's esophagus are infrequently evaluated with upper endoscopy

Abstract: Recent guidelines recommend screening for patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease who have three or more additional risk factors for Barrett’s esophagus …

Postoperative venous thromboembolism following hysterectomy in the Department of Defense

Abstract: Introduction: Hysterectomy is the most common major gynecologic procedure performed in the USA. Surgical complications, such as venous thromboembolism (VTE), are known …

Weight changes in young Service members after lower limb amputation: Insights from group-based trajectory modeling

Abstract: Weight gain can contribute to osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, low back pain, and poor health-related quality of life. Weight trajectory patterns have been …

Telehealth in the Military Health System: Impact, Obstacles, and Opportunities

Abstract: The U.S. Military Health System (MHS) pioneered the use of telehealth in deployed environments in the early 1990s. However, its use in non-deployed environments …

Improving the Health and Readiness of Military Women

Abstract: Women comprise approximately one-fifth of the total force in the U.S. Military. Gynecologic and reproductive health issues not only affect the health and wellness of …

Validation of an adapted version of the veterans RAND 12-item health survey for older adults living in long-term care homes

Abstract: Background and Objectives: The Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey (VR-12) is a generic patient-reported outcome measure of physical and mental health status. An adapted …

Quasi-experimental controlled study on the effect of Autism Resource Clinic guardian attendance at a military treatment facility

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that requires multidisciplinary care. Evidence-based practice indicates that early …