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The Impact of Military service on Health and Well-being

Abstract: While it is known that some UK Armed Forces (UK AF) personnel and veterans experience physical and mental health problems, the possible future healthcare needs of …

The Burden of Frailty Among U.S. Veterans and Its Association With Mortality, 2002–2012

Abstract: Background: Frailty is a key determinant of clinical outcomes. We sought to describe frailty among U.S. Veterans and its association with mortality. Methods: Nationwide …

Posttraumatic stress disorder diagnosis is associated with reduced parasympathetic activity during sleep in US veterans and military service members of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars

Abstract: Study Objectives: To determine whether high-frequency heart rate variability (HF-HRV) during sleep differs between those with and without posttraumatic stress disorder …

Mental health service acceptability for the armed forces veteran community

Abstract: Background: Despite developments in mental health services for armed forces veterans and family members, barriers to access associated with poor levels of acceptability …

Military Factors Associated with Smoking in Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Given the high prevalence of smoking among Veterans and the economic, social, and clinical implications, it is important to understand the factors that …

A 10-yr Analysis of Chronic Pelvic Pain and Chronic Opioid Therapy in the Women Veteran Population

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects an estimated 30% of women Veterans. Previousresearch shows high rates of narcotic abuse in the women Veteran population. …

Finding the Forgotten: Motivating Military Veterans to Register with a Primary Healthcare Practice

Abstract: Introduction: In the UK, primary healthcare practices choose from a series of Read codes to detail certain characteristics onto a patient’s medical documentation. One …

Cohort Profile: The Australian Gulf War Veterans’ Health Study cohort

Abstract: This article examines the Australian Gulf War Veterans’ Health Study cohort, which was established in 2000.  There was concern that some Gulf War-related exposures …

Veteran Experiences Seeking Non-pharmacologic Approaches for Pain

Abstract: Introduction: Pain is a longstanding and growing concern among US military veterans. Although many individuals rely on medications, a growing body of literature supports …

Peripheral arterial disease in Scottish military veterans: a retrospective cohort study of 57 000 veterans and 173 000 matched non-veterans

Abstract: Background: While traumatic limb loss in military personnel is widely known, the threat posed by peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in those who have served is less well …

Mental Health Stigma and Its Effects on Treatment-Related Outcomes: A Narrative Review

Abstract: Introduction: Many service members experiencing symptoms of mental health conditions do not receive mental health care for these symptoms. The stigma associated with …

Experiences and career intentions of combat-deployed UK military personnel

Abstract: Background: Most studies of the psychological impact of military deployment focus on the negative and traumatic aspects. Less is known about the full range of deployment …