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Analysis of disparities in diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in the military health system pediatrics population

Abstract: There have been disparities reported in prevalence of autism by gender, race, and socioeconomic status with older ages of diagnosis in non-White and in female children. …

Structural and functional social support in UK military Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic and associations with mental health and wellbeing: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic led to the implementation of social distancing laws in the UK. This had several negative consequences on health, …

Mortality, hepatic decompensation, and cardiovascular outcomes in lean vs. non-lean metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) cirrhosis: A Veterans Affairs cohort study

Abstract: Background and aims: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has a global prevalence of 25%. Studies on incident liver and cardiovascular …

Investigating the effect of mindfulness training for stress management in military training: the relationship between the autonomic nervous system and emotional regulation

Abstract: Background: Military personnel face an increased risk of developing mental disorders owing to the stressful environments they encounter. Effective stress management …

Predicting suicide attempts among US Army soldiers using information available at the time of periodic health assessments

Abstract: The value of population screening for suicide risk remains unclear. The US Army's annual medical examination, the Periodic Health Assessment (PHA), screens for …

Mental health treatment among U.S. military Veterans: Insights from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: Background: In the United States (U.S.), the prevalence of anxiety and depression is increasing, yet significant barriers to mental health treatment remain. U.S. military …

Mixed method study of feasibility and acceptability of electronic screening for measurement-based symptom monitoring of Veterans accessing mental health treatment in Veterans Affairs community care program settings

Abstract: Background: 2022 survey data showed 29% of Veterans utilized Veterans Affairs (VA) paid health care at a non-VA facility, 6% higher than in 2021. Despite an increase in …

Emotion, attention and stress regulation as markers of resilience in male and female Israeli soldiers during the Israel–Hamas war

Abstract: Psychological resilience is a key factor for societal and military stability when faced with terror attacks and/or war. The research presents physiological …

The impact of military service on social determinants as predictive factors for suicide among female Veterans

Abstract: Female Veterans experience disproportionately poorer outcomes in mental health and physical health, as well as other conditions, compared to their male counterparts and …

Important considerations for research on intimate partner violence-related brain injury from the Enhancing Neuroimaging and Genetics through Meta-Analysis (ENIGMA) consortium intimate partner violence working group

Abstract: Purpose: Women exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) may experience head, neck, and facial trauma, increasing their risk for concomitant brain injury (BI). The study …

Tai Chi and wellness interventions for Veterans with Gulf War illness: A randomized controlled feasibility trial

Abstract: Background: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multi-symptom illness that affects up to one-third of the 700,000 American military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf …

Mental health provider knowledge and attitudes toward diagnosing anxiety disorders in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Clinical practice guidelines indicate treatments for specific anxiety diagnoses. Misdiagnosing specific anxiety disorders as unspecified anxiety may prevent patients from …