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Adaptation of the Motivational Interviewing Skills Code to identify client language predicting reduced opioid use risk and increased use of alternative pain care strategies in Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Motivational Interviewing may be an ideal communication style to use in conjunction with Collaborative Care to address opioid risk, as it can facilitate the …

Associations between social risks and obesity in high-risk Veterans

Abstract: Background: The high prevalence of obesity among US Veterans has profound impacts on morbidity and mortality. Although many individual social risks have been linked to …

Access to medications for opioid use disorder among primary care patients with homeless experience in the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Background: Primary care settings tailored for persons with experience of homelessness (PEH) could enhance opioid use disorder treatment delivery, but evidence is …

A large-scale, multi-site examination of resting state functional connectivity in tinnitus

Abstract: Resting state functional connectivity (RS-FC) studies of tinnitus are useful tools for identifying neural mechanisms and potential treatment options for patients. …

Examining differences in neurobehavioral symptom changes across two cognitive processing therapy-based intensive PTSD treatment programs for Veterans with and without mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Previous research demonstrates that evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are effective in reducing postconcussive-like symptoms …

Victimization risk of service member/Veteran college students: The role of traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Research suggests that experiencing a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as well as military membership are linked to violent victimization. What is not clear is whether TBI …

Rates and factors associated with hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis, stage, treatment, and survival

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Up-to-date information is needed on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis, stage, treatment, and survival. METHODS: Of > 2000 patients with a new …

Frailty and outcomes in VA long-term care residents

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veterans Affairs Frailty Index (VA-FI) has been implemented in subgroups of U.S. Veterans. The objectives were to operationalize the VA-FI in long-term …

Elevated risk of an emergency department admission associated with long COVID diagnosis within the US Veteran population

Abstract: Long COVID has emerged as a significant public health concern, potentially affecting millions of people over the next decade. By examining the risk of an emergency …

The tracking and reducing alcohol consumption (TRAC) intervention for Veterans living with HIV/AIDS: Results from a pilot randomized waitlist-controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans with HIV/AIDS (VWH) frequently report alcohol misuse, which can impact antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and lead to poorer clinical outcomes. …

Immune transcriptomic changes in Australian Gulf War veterans

Abstract: Background: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multisystemic illness found in one-third of Gulf War Veterans. The aetiology of GWI is elusive; however, is strongly …

Second-generation Agent Orange: Phenomenology of the health experiences of Vietnam Veteran progeny

Abstract: Background: Offspring of Vietnam veterans assert adverse health outcomes related to their fathers’ exposure to Agent Orange, but limited research exists on their …