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Virtual reality exposure for treating PTSD due to military sexual trauma

Abstract: Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRE) has been used in the treatment of combat-related PTSD since the late 1990s and was recently adapted to treat PTSD due to military …

Examining the impact of the Veterans Affairs community care program on mental healthcare in rural Veterans: A qualitative study

Abstract: Objective: To investigate provider and administrators' perspectives about the impact of the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Community Care program on acute and …

Prevalent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among Veterans by sexual orientation

Abstract: Background: Seven million lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults will be aged >50?years by 2030; assessing and addressing their risk for cardiovascular disease is …

Racial disparities in prosthesis use, satisfaction, and physical function in upper limb amputation and the impact of Veteran status

Abstract: Background: Prior research found that Black veterans with upper limb amputation (ULA) reported greater disability and need for assistance compared to White veterans. The …

Distinct comorbidity phenotypes among post‐9/11 Veterans with epilepsy are linked to diverging outcomes and mortality risks

Abstract: Objective: To investigate phenotypes of comorbidity before and after an epilepsy diagnosis in a national cohort of post‐9/11 Service Members and Veterans and explore …

Deployment stressors, mental health outcomes, and protective factors among wives of reserve soldiers during the Israel‐Hamas war: A latent profile analysis approach

Abstract: Deployment to active conflict zones significantly affects military families, with spouses often experiencing heightened stress and mental health challenges. However, …

A prediction model for differential resilience to the effects of combat-related stressors in US Army soldiers

Abstract: Objectives: To develop a composite score for differential resilience to effects of combat-related stressors (CRS) on persistent DSM-IV post-traumatic stress disorder …

Insomnia treatment effects on negative emotionality among Veterans in treatment for alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background: Insomnia symptoms are pervasive and persistent in alcohol use disorder (AUD), though little is known about the mechanisms that underlie this association. We …

Effects of concurrent administration of spironolactone in Veterans with metastatic prostate cancer receiving abiraterone: A real-world retrospective study

Abstract: Introduction: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States with low survival rates once metastasized. Abiraterone is approved for use in …

Escalation to biologics after methotrexate among US Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis grouped by rural versus urban areas

Abstract: Objective: Racial and ethnic disparities in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) outcomes are well recognized. However, whether disparities in RA treatment selection and outcomes …

Comparison of risk factors and mortality in Veterans with HIV and those without HIV suffering first major acute cardiovascular events

Abstract: Background: Previous studies have demonstrated that people with HIV have an increased atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability, making them more susceptible to severe …

Barriers to seeking counseling among US military service members

Abstract: A stigma toward accessing mental health support services exists in military culture. One of the next steps in this line of research is gaining a better understanding of …