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Combat-related Wartenberg syndrome due to penetrating shrapnel injury: a case report

Abstract: Wartenberg syndrome, also known as Cheiralgia paresthetica, is an uncommon neuropathy affecting the superficial branch of the radial nerve. Typically caused by external …

Impact of HIV infection on liver and cardiovascular outcomes in Veterans with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

Abstract: Introduction: Hepatic steatosis is highly prevalent in people living with HIV. It remains unclear whether HIV in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic …

What should healthcare systems consider when modernizing call centers? Early considerations from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Goal: Growing numbers of hospitals and payers are using call centers to answer patients' clinical and administrative questions, schedule appointments, address billing …

Clinical trajectories of comorbidity associated with military-sustained mild traumatic brain injury: pre- and post-injury

Abstract: Background and objective: In the US military, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is of distinct importance, at home and in the deployed setting, and is considered a "signature …

Fasciotomy and occupational separation among US Service members with lower extremity chronic exertional compartment syndrome

Abstract: Purpose: Lower extremity chronic exertional compartment syndrome (LE-CECS) can limit rigorous physical activity, particularly in the US military, and fasciotomy is a …

The lived experience of military beneficiaries with amputations at the hip and pelvic level

Abstract: Background: Hip- and pelvic-level amputations are devastating injuries that drastically alter patient function and quality of life. This study examined the experience of …

Trends in end-of-life care and satisfaction among Veterans undergoing surgery

Abstract: Objective: To examine trends in end-of-life care services and satisfaction among veterans undergoing any inpatient surgery. Background: The Veterans Health Administration …

Parkinson disease genetics extended to African and Hispanic ancestries in the VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Nearly all genetic analyses of Parkinson disease (PD) have been in populations of European ancestry. We sought to test the ability of a machine …

Chlamydial and gonococcal infections and adverse reproductive health conditions among patients assigned female at birth in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Reproductive age females comprise the fastest growing segment of Veterans Health Administration patients, but little is known about rates of reproductive …

Lifestyle factors and psychological factors are associated with central pain processing in service members with persistent low-back pain: A cross-sectional exploratory study

Abstract: Persistent low-back pain (LBP) is highly prevalent in the military. Altered central pain processing is one of the mechanisms found to underlie persistent LBP. Our aim was …

Incidence of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma among Veterans with noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

Abstract: Background and Aims: Despite the high prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the long-term incidence of cirrhosis or hepatocellular …

Association of pelvic floor disorders, perceived psychological stress, and military service in U.S. Navy servicewomen: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) are linked to psychological stress and decreased work performance in civilian populations. Higher psychological stress is …