Abstract: Guideline concordant opioid therapy is a key part of the concerted effort to address the opioid crisis in the United States. The study aimed to compare the rates of …
Abstract: Background: Addressing social needs is a priority for many health systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Nearly a quarter of Veterans reside in rural …
Abstract: Background: Veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War have experienced excess health problems, most prominently the multisymptom condition Gulf War illness (GWI). The Department …
Abstract: Background: Military personnel often face unique challenges in maintaining optimal oral health. This study investigated the oral health status, caries experience, and …
Abstract: Background: Telehealth (care delivered by phone or video) comprises a substantial proportion of cardiology care delivered in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). …
Abstract: Background: The use of substances, e.g., tobacco and betel nut, are prevalent among military personnel in Taiwan, whereas some specific substances such as alcohol use are …
Abstract: Background: Drinking water at US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, was contaminated with trichloroethylene and other industrial solvents from 1953 to 1985. …
Abstract: The physical capacity of male and female warfighters is challenged on the modern battlefield by heavy loads and high-intensity work. When designing training programmes …
Abstract: Background and Aims: Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is associated with worse liver-related outcomes. We aim to …
Abstract: Background: Identifying patient-, facility-, and environment-level factors that influence the initiation and retention of comprehensive lifestyle management interventions …
Abstract: Objective: To explore family building desires and evaluate any barriers to seeking infertility care as reported by LGBTQ+ service members. Materials and methods: We …