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Clinician views on inhaler substitution in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In July 2021, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented a nationwide inhaler formulary change affecting approximately 260,000 veterans with chronic …

Quality of recovery in Veterans following postoperative ketamine infusion implementation

Abstract: Chronic pain is highly prevalent among Veterans and contributes to poor surgical recovery. This pilot quality improvement project evaluated a structured postoperative …

Relationships between combat injury, pain, mobility and post-service employment: The ADVANCE study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Over 600 UK Armed Forces personnel and civilians were seriously injured in the conflict in Afghanistan. We examined whether combat injury, and limb loss …

Retrospective analysis of racial differences in treatment patterns and prostate-specific antigen responses among patients with prostate cancer treated with Relugolix in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Introduction: Relugolix is the only oral androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) approved for advanced prostate cancer (PC). Real-world evidence on treatment patterns and …

The demography of mortality disadvantage among male U.S. Veterans in later life: New evidence from the Health and Retirement Study

Abstract: Using the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), this article explores the association between military service and mortality among American men over age 50 between 1992 and …

Examining the acceptability and feasibility of a doula intervention program for Veterans receiving VA maternity care benefits

Abstract: We aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a community-based doula care pilot program for pregnant veterans receiving Department of Veterans Affairs …

Subjective excessive daytime sleepiness and frailty progression in Veterans over 50 with insomnia

Abstract:Frailty is common in aging veterans and linked to adverse outcomes. This retrospective cohort study of 6,824 veterans with insomnia examined whether excessive daytime …

Exploring trends in brain fog and quality of life outcomes in Veterans with pain symptoms: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Brain fog may decrease quality of life (QOL) in Veterans with pain by reducing cognitive capacity and functional engagement. Veterans with higher pain …

Understanding female Veterans’ perceptions of institutional betrayal on utilizing physical and/or mental healthcare resources

Abstract:It was unknown whether women veterans associated Veterans Affairs (VA) services with transitioning from the military. This qualitative study explored a need to better …

Biological markers of brain network connectivity and pain sensitivity distinguish low coping from high coping Veterans with persistent post-traumatic headache

Abstract: Headache is the most common pain complaint following mild traumatic brain injury. Roughly half of those with persistent post-traumatic headache (PPTH) also report neck …

Whole health implementation lessons from the Veterans Health Administration, United States of America

Abstract: The article discusses whole health implementation lessons from the U.S. Veterans Health Administration. Topics include foundational elements for effective whole health …

Mental health diseases are associated with active hepatitis C and partly drive HCC trends in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence is on the rise. While biological factors have been studied extensively, how Mental Health Diseases (MHD) …