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Factors associated with participation in a walking intervention for Veterans who smoke and have chronic pain

Abstract: This analysis was part of the Pain and Smoking Study (PASS), a randomized trial of a cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI) for Veterans with chronic pain who smoke. The …

Dimensions of posttraumatic stress disorder and menopause-related health in midlife women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been linked with menopause symptoms (eg, vasomotor, urinary) and their sequelae (eg, sexual difficulties). However, …

Outpatient prescriptions for insomnia medications during the first year following combat-related amputations

Abstract: Introduction: Sleep-related disorders are associated with pain, fatigue, and deficits in cognitive performance, which may interfere with successful rehabilitation. The …

Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among Veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Purpose: Understanding disease prevalence can inform treatment and resource needs across populations. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of sleep apnea (OSA) …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and type 2 diabetes outcomes in Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom reduction is linked with lower risk of incident type 2 diabetes (T2D), but little is known about the association …

Research letter: Retrograde amnesia and posttraumatic amnesia in service members and Veterans with remote history of traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: The recently updated American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine diagnostic criteria for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) removed retrograde amnesia (RA) as …

Fibromyalgia diagnosis and treatment receipt in the U.S. military health system

Abstract: Introduction: Meta-analytic findings and clinical practice guidance recommend pharmacological (e.g., pregabalin, duloxetine, and milnacipran) and non-pharmacological …

Trajectories and transitions in service use among older Veterans at high risk of long-term institutional care

Abstract: Background: We aimed to identify combinations of long-term services and supports (LTSS) Veterans use, describe transitions between groups, and identify factors …

Are Veterans at increased risk of myeloproliferative neoplasms?

Abstract: Persian Gulf War-era Veterans were found to have a younger age at diagnosis and shorter overall survival (OS) for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) compared to Korean …

Does neuropsychological intraindividual variability index cognitive dysfunction, an invalid presentation, or both? Preliminary findings from a mixed clinical older adult Veteran sample

Abstract: Introduction: Intraindividual variability across a battery of neuropsychological tests (IIV-dispersion) can reflect normal variation in scores or arise from cognitive …

Psychological factors, physical conditions, and functioning among US Veterans

Abstract: This cross-sectional study examines the association of protective psychological characteristics with mental, psychosocial, cognitive, and physical functioning in military …

Prevalence and characteristics of Veterans with severe hearing loss: A descriptive study

Abstract: Hearing loss is common among Veterans, and extensive hearing care resources are prioritized within the Veterans Administration (VA). Severe hearing loss poses unique …