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Neurocognitive function and medical care utilization in Veterans treated for substance use disorder

Abstract: Background: Veterans with substance use disorder (SUD) are at high risk for cognitive problems due to neurotoxic effects of chronic drug and alcohol use coupled in many …

Weight management medications for chronic use in 37 Veterans Affairs medical centers—A medication use evaluation

Abstract: Rationale: Controlled trials have demonstrated successful weight loss associated with certain weight management medications (WMMs). However, there are limited real-world …

Feasibility of nurse-facilitated advance care planning among older Veterans in a dialysis unit and an oncology infusion center

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Many veterans with serious illnesses, such as end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis and advanced cancer requiring treatment infusions, must make …

U=U: "Undetectable equals untransmittable" perceptions among men who have sex with men active duty service members: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) is a key message emphasizing that antiretroviral therapy suppresses HIV and prevents its sexual transmission. However, dissemination …

Racial comparisons in treatment of rectal adenocarcinoma and survival in the military health system

Abstract: Background: Racial disparities in treatment and outcomes of rectal cancer have been attributed to patients' differential access to care. We aimed to study treatment and …

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence approach to concussion rehabilitation in service members and Veterans

Abstract: Background: Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is a condition with unique ties to military service. Service members (SMs) are inherently at a …

Outcomes of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in US Veterans with severe renal dysfunction

Abstract: This retrospective cohort study explores the use of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi) in veterans with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and severe renal …

MSKI reduction strategies: Evidence-based interventions to reduce musculoskeletal injuries in military Service members

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKI) are one of the biggest challenges for military services globally, contributing to substantial financial burdens and lost training and …

Cognitive symptoms in Veterans with migraine or traumatic brain injury: a Million Veteran Program study

Abstract: Objective: To examine the spectrum and severity of cognitive symptoms in veterans with migraine, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or both; and to evaluate the extent to …

Intra- and inter-rater reliability of linear and nonlinear measures of short-term heart rate variability following combat-related traumatic injury

Abstract: Background: Heart rate variability (HRV) is a marker of autonomic function. However, the reliability of short-term HRV measurement in individuals with combat-related …

All-cause mortality among United States military personnel: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study, 2001–2021

Abstract: Purpose: The goal of this study was to estimate all-cause mortality among Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn era service members and veterans and to …

Does a welcoming environment influence women Veterans’ primary care experiences?

Abstract: Background: A welcoming environment may influence patient care experiences, and it may be particularly relevant for underrepresented groups, such as women veterans at …