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Impact of dupilumab on medical readiness in a military population

Abstract: Military servicemembers reported high satisfaction rates of dupilumab treatment for CRSwNP. Some service members fear that dupilumab treatment may limit their career …

Dry eye symptoms and signs in United States Gulf War era Veterans with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: To examine ocular symptoms and signs of veterans with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) diagnosis, ME/CFS symptoms, and controls. …

A comparison of end-of-life care quality for Veterans receiving hospice in VA nursing homes and community nursing homes

Abstract: BACKGROUND: While the Veterans Health Administration (VA) has long provided hospice care within VA community living centers (CLCs, i.e., VA nursing homes), an increasing …

Deprescribing electronic case reviews for older Veterans at risk for falls: Effects on drug burden and falls

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Falls are the most common medication-related safety event in older adults. Deprescribing fall risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs) may mitigate fall risk. This study …

Understanding rural-urban differences in Veterans' internet access, use and patient preferences for telemedicine

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The expansion of telemedicine (e.g., telephone or video) in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) raises concerns for health care disparities between rural …

Trajectories of care and outcomes of Veterans receiving home-based primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans Affairs (VA) home-based primary care (HBPC) provides comprehensive longitudinal care to patients with complex, chronic disabling disease. While …

Veterans Health Administration enrollees' choice of care setting relates to the expansion of care options: Evidence from screening colonoscopies before and after the MISSION Act

Abstract: Objective: To estimate whether those enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) were less likely to use VHA‐delivered colorectal cancer screening …

Frailty as a risk factor for post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 among US veterans during the Delta and Omicron waves

Abstract: Background: Older populations have suffered the highest rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated complications, including Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection …

Measuring the unmet needs of American military Veterans and their caregivers: Survey protocol of the HERO CARE survey

Abstract: Background: Empowering Veterans to age in place is a Department of Veterans Affairs priority. Family or unpaid caregivers play an important role in supporting Veterans to …

Barriers to accessing pain management services among Veterans with bipolar disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify barriers veterans with bipolar disorder face to accessing chronic pain management services within a Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. DATA …

Gender role reversal: civilian husbands of US Military Servicewomen as tied‐migrant workers

Abstract: This qualitative study examined the experiences of male spouses of female service members in the U.S. military (civilian husbands of servicewomen) in their positions as …

Construct validity of the electronic Veterans Affairs Frailty Index against clinician frailty assessment

Abstract: Background: Electronic frailty indices (eFIs) can expand measurement of frailty in research and practice and have demonstrated predictive validity in associations with …