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Differential methylation of linoleic acid pathway genes is associated with PTSD symptoms - a longitudinal study with Burundian soldiers returning from a war zone

Abstract: Soldiers may be exposed to traumatic stress during combat deployment and thus are at risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Genetic and epigenetic …

Circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA levels and glucocorticoid sensitivity in a cohort of male Veterans with and without combat-related PTSD

Abstract: Circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA (ccf-mtDNA) is a biomarker of cellular injury or cellular stress and is a potential novel biomarker of psychological stress and of …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, trauma, and accelerated biological aging among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: People who experience trauma and develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for poor health. One mechanism that could explain this risk is …

Mental health impact of COVID pandemic on Veterans transitioning from military

Abstract: The COVID pandemic led to a sharp increase in anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, and other behavioral health conditions in the USA. Researchers have also …

Adapting an alcohol care linkage intervention to US military Veterans presenting to primary care with hazardous drinking and PTSD and/or depression symptoms: A qualitative study

Abstract: There is a critical need to improve linkage to alcohol care for veterans in primary care with hazardous drinking and PTSD and/or depression symptoms (A-MH). We adapted an …

Perceptions and experiences of Renew: an exposure-based mobile app for posttraumatic stress

Abstract: Mobile mental health (mHealth) applications could increase access to psychological care for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but very few applications for PTSD …

Group brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention compared to dialectal behavior therapy skills group for military service members: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a pressing matter for the military. Not only does it pose a health risk, but suicide also compromises operational readiness. Despite provision of …

Evaluation of survey delivery methods in a national study of Veteran's healthcare preferences

Abstract: Researchers often use survey methods to elicit patient perspectives on their healthcare. Survey results are often subject to response bias and missing data. As part of an …

Prevalence of sexual violence and intimate partner violence among US military Veterans: Findings from surveys with two national samples

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sexual violence (SV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) experiences are major social determinants of adverse health. There is limited prevalence data on …

Rural Veterans' experiences with social risk factors: Impacts, challenges, and care system recommendations

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Social risk factors, such as food insecurity and financial needs, are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, health conditions that are …

Relationship between combat-related traumatic injury and its severity to predicted cardiovascular disease risk: ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study investigated the relationship between combat-related traumatic injury (CRTI) and its severity and predicted cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. …

Applying RE-AIM to examine the impact of an implementation facilitation package to scale up a program for Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND: US Veterans are four times more likely to be diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to the civilian population with no care …