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Association of serum biomarkers with radiographic knee osteoarthritis, knee pain and function in a young, male, trauma-exposed population - Findings from the ADVANCE study

Abstract: Objective: The ArmeD SerVices TrAuma RehabilitatioN OutComE (ADVANCE) study is investigating long-term combat-injury outcomes; this sub-study aims to understand the …

Assessing knowledge, counseling, and referral patterns regarding fertility preservation before gonadotoxic treatments among physicians in the military health system

Abstract: Purpose: We sought to evaluate physicians' baseline knowledge of fertility preservation services available to patients with a cancer diagnosis within the military health …

Health care provider practices and perceptions of biomarker testing in US Veterans with non-small cell lung cancer

Abstract: Precision medicine is responsible for improvements in outcomes and treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), replacing empiric cytotoxic agents with …

Effect of a 15-week whole foods, plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management intervention on cardiometabolic risk factors in a population of US Veterans: A retrospective analysis

Abstract: Military Veterans have a higher risk of incident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) than the general population and are often clinically complex. We studied …

Challenges with mobility devices for female Veterans with spinal cord injuries

Abstract: CONTEXT: The growing number of females entering the armed forces has led to an increase in the number of female Veterans with spinal cord injury and diseases (SCI/D) …

The relationship between physical activity profiles and cardiovascular disease risk factors: Results of a cross-sectional survey of active duty U.S. service members

Abstract: Introduction: This study aimed to identify subgroups of active duty U.S. service members (ADSMs) based on physical activity levels and their association with …

Traumatic brain injury and sleep in military and Veteran populations: A literature review

Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a hallmark of wartime injury and is related to numerous sleep wake disorders (SWD), which persist long term in veterans. …

Postpartum health care within Department of Defense military treatment facilities: A 3-year retrospective analysis

Abstract: There is a substantial knowledge gap on the health care impact of mothers following childbirth in the literature. Specifically, there is a dearth of understanding how …

Association of age of menopause and glaucoma diagnosis in female Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: Age of menopause has been associated with the risk of developing glaucoma; however, it is unclear if the onset of menopause is directly associated with the …

Health outcomes in caregivers of service members and Veterans with traumatic brain injury enrolled in the U.S. Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program

Abstract: To explore health outcomes in caregivers of service members and veterans (SMV) with traumatic brain injury (TBI) enrolled in two programs within the U.S. Department of …

Impact of a delirium protocol on deliriogenic medication use in hospitalized older Veterans

Abstract: Background: The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) implemented a delirium prevention and treatment protocol in 2019. Objective: The primary objective of …

Emergency department utilization in Veterans with spinal cord injuries & disorders

Abstract: Objective: To determine frequency that ED visits are needed, and the most common chief complaints and medications prescribed to Veterans with spinal cord injuries and …