Abstract: Background: By inhibiting xanthine oxidase, subsequent inflammatory cytokine release and the resulting breakdown of the blood-retina barrier, allopurinol may limit the …
Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate predictors of pressure injury (PrI) outcomes at one year after discharge for Veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI) …
Abstract: A finite-element (FE) model, previously validated for underbody blast (UBB) loading, was used here to study the effect of stature and of mitigation systems on injury risk …
Abstract: Background: The current war in Ukraine is associated with frequent applications of multiple-launch rocket systems and cruise missiles as well as other various high-energy …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Obesity is a critical public health concern with particular relevance to US military personnel. Stress and internalized weight stigma ("stigma") may …
Abstract: Background: Previous research has shown that active duty military personnel who sustain extremity injuries while in service are at elevated risk for serious physical and …
Abstract: The study objective was to explore the factor structure of the Rehabilitation Needs Survey (RNS). Study design was secondary analysis of observational cohort study who …
Abstract: Describe the role of social support in veterans’ diabetes self-management and examine gender differences. We conducted semi-structured interviews among veterans with …
Abstract:Â With the goal of maintaining mission readiness, the U.S. Department of Defense monitors a variety of health behaviors among its active duty military service members, …
Abstract: Introduction: Research on the health of older Veterans in Canada is an emerging area. Few population-based studies in Canada have included older Veterans as a specific …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and associated pain disorders are one of the leading causes for soldiers not being medically fit for deployment, impacting …
Abstract: The functional outcomes in patients undergoing patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) with high occupational demands have not been fully examined. This study assessed return …