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Bioenergetic function is decreased in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of veterans with Gulf War illness

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a major health problem for approximately 250,000 Gulf War (GW) veterans, but the etiology of GWI is unclear. We hypothesized that mitochondrial …

The physical, psychological, and social impacts of participation in the Invictus Pathways Program: a qualitative analysis of veterans' perceptions and experiences

Abstract: Introduction: UniSA's Invictus Pathways Program (IPP) is motivated by the spirit of the Invictus Games to mobilise the benefits of sport to aid physical, psychological, …

Evaluation of an equine-assisted therapy program for veterans who identify as ‘wounded, injured or ill’ and their partners

The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes of an equine-assisted therapy program for Defence Force veterans and their partners across the psychological domains of depression, …

Transition from military to civilian: Identity, social connectedness, and veteran wellbeing

Military identity and a sense of social connectedness may help explain differences in contemporary veteran wellbeing following transition from military to civilian life. However, …

The Exploration of the Dispersal of British Military Families in England following the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2010

Abstract: Strictly relying on publicly available data, this study depicts and quantifies the spatial pattern of England’s military families with dependent children. England’s …

Mental health, physical health, and health-related behaviors of U.S. Army Special Forces

Abstract: Objectives: To prospectively examine the health and health-related behaviors of Army Special Forces personnel in comparison with two distinct, but functionally similar …

Risk and protective factors for post-traumatic stress among New Zealand military personnel: a cross sectional study

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress (PTS) is prevalent among military personnel. Knowledge of the risk and protective factors associated with PTS in this population may …

Metabolomic analysis of male combat veterans with post traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with impaired major domains of psychology and behavior. Individuals with PTSD also have increased co-morbidity with …

A national study of Veterans with major upper limb amputation: Survey methods, participants, and summary findings

Abstract: Introduction: A comprehensive study to assess quality and outcomes of care for Veterans with upper limb amputation is needed. This paper presents methods and summary …

Marriage and divorce after military deployment to Afghanistan: A matched cohort study from Sweden

Abstract: Aim: To investigate the probability of marriage and divorce among Swedish military veterans deployed to Afghanistan relative to non-deployed matched comparators. Study …

Offending Behaviour, Health and Wellbeing of Military Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

Abstract: A small but significant proportion of military veterans become involved in the criminal justice system (CJS) after leaving service. Liaison and Diversion (L&D) …

Role of mitochondrial DNA damage and dysfunction in veterans with Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multi-symptom illness not currently diagnosed by standard medical or laboratory test that affects 30% of veterans who served during …