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Bridging the siloed landscape of health and wellness programming in the military: A systems approach to integration and communication

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Defense have implemented numerous health, wellness, and prevention programs aimed at improving readiness and …

Long COVID and the military: A current research landscape, knowledge gaps, and future directions

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This narrative review highlights the impact and epidemiology of post-COVID conditions (PCC, 'Long COVID') in military service members and beneficiaries, …

Pharmacological and somatic treatments for first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia: Synopsis of the US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense clinical practice guidelines

Abstract: Background: The Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Defense (DOD) provide care each year for approximately 75,000 people with first-episode psychoses or …

Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries of U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets during initial military training from 2018 to 2023

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSKIs) have a longstanding deleterious impact on the health of service members (SMs) and the readiness of the armed services. …

Optimizing transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation parameters for sleep and autonomic function in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder with or without mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Study Objectives: Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) has emerged as a potential therapeutic intervention for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet optimal …

Attitudes towards mammography among rural-residing women Veterans overdue for breast cancer screening

Abstract: Introduction: Breast cancer screening enables the use of earlier treatment options and contributes to decreased mortality, however, there are urban-rural screening …

Semen parameters and exposure risks in military males

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military members and veterans have unique environmental and occupational exposures and their influence on reproductive function is unknown. The objective of …

Clinical and health care resource use outcomes associated with resistance to antiretroviral therapy among Veterans with HIV

Abstract: Background: This study evaluated clinical and economic outcomes associated with antiretroviral therapy (ART) resistance among people with HIV (PWH) within a nationally …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome in active duty service members: Rare and lethal

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with significant mortality and long-term morbidity, often preventing survivors from returning to …

Freeze my semen and I will join the war: The masculinization of the security-demography nexus

Abstract: This article explores and theorizes an aspect of war in the 2020s that has not previously been recognized in social science literature: The practice of soldiers freezing …

Mitochondrial DNA haplogroups, biomarkers of inflammation and immune activation, and risk of diabetes in Veterans with and without human immunodeficiency virus

Abstract: Background. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is common among people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We previously reported that DM risk was greater in women of …

From code to care: AI and human collaboration in crafting Veteran-centric health technology

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The healthcare industry faces dual revolutions with the widespread adoption of mobile healthcare applications and the emergence of generative artificial …