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Impact of Korean Military Service on the prevalence of steatotic liver disease: A longitudinal study of pre-enlistment and in-service health check-ups

Abstract: Background/Aims: Young Korean men are obligated to serve in the military for 18 to 21 months. We investigated the effects of military service on steatotic liver disease …

Implementation, intervention, and downstream costs for implementation of a multidisciplinary complex pain clinic in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: To determine the budget impact of implementing multidisciplinary complex pain clinics (MCPCs) for Veterans Health Administration (VA) patients living with …

Abortion after pregnancy occurrence with contraceptive use among Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Many people report becoming pregnant while using contraception. Understanding more about this phenomenon may provide insight into pregnant people's responses …

Behaviour change techniques, barriers and facilitators for promoting self-managed physical activity in Australian Defence Force Veterans: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Objectives: Australian Defence Force veterans find self-management of health challenging, and little is known about best-practice approaches for promoting self-managed …

Quantitative pupillometry as a biomarker for prediction of return to play in mild traumatic brain injury: a Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative study

Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to determine the validity of quantitative pupillometry to predict the length of time for return to full activity/duty after a mild traumatic …

There is a knowledge mobilization gap in musculoskeletal injury research in the military context

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) place a significant burden on military populations. While a considerable amount of research is being conducted to reduce the prevalence …

Subjective cognitive concerns, APOE ε4, PTSD symptoms, and risk for dementia among older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are associated with self-reported problems with cognition as well as risk for …

Protocol for a pragmatic trial of cannabidiol (CBD) to improve chronic pain symptoms among United States Veterans

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain affects over 100 million Americans, with a disproportionately high number being Veterans. Chronic pain is often difficult to treat and responds …

Clinically defined Lymphogranuloma Venereum among US Veterans with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, 2016–2023

Abstract: We applied lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) clinical case criteria to a cohort of 1381 Veterans positive for HIV and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) from 2016 from 2023 and …

Perception of ridesharing among Veterans with cardiovascular diseases in the era of the MISSION Act

Abstract: The Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act of 2018 expanded veteran's access to community care leading to increased …

US Navy sailors modify their eating behaviors to pass cyclic physical readiness tests

Abstract: Objective: Investigate the influence of physical readiness tests (PRTs) on eating behaviors among US Navy Sailors. Design: Focused ethnography using interviews and …

Age modulates the predictive value of self-reported sleepiness for all-cause mortality risk: Insights from a comprehensive national database of Veterans

Abstract: Study Objectives: Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is prevalent and overwhelmingly stems from disturbed sleep. We hypothesized that age modulates the association …