Abstract: The Impact Stratification Score (ISS) is a measure of the impact of chronic low back pain (LBP) consisting of nine Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information …
Abstract: Introduction: The US Military is experiencing a rise in HIV infections among gay and bisexual men (GBM) serving on active duty, yet little is known about this …
Abstract: Objective outcome measures that can quantify the force generating capacity of the lower limb are required to allow clinicians to accurately measure functional status and …
Abstract: Background: Comparative long-term trends in fatal accident rates in the UK’s most hazardous occupations have not been reported. Aims: To compare trends in fatal …
Abstract: Our objectives were to: 1) assess the relationship between self-reported opioid use and baseline demographics, clinical characteristics and pain outcomes; and 2) examine …
Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: As a proxy for adiposity, body mass index (BMI) provides a practical public health metric to counter obesity-related disease …
Abstract: Introduction: Prolonged wait times for orthopedic services represent a substantial barrier to care for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Referrals to orthopedic surgery, …
Abstract: Background: Veteran suicides have increased despite mental health investments by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Objective: To examine relationships between …
Abstract: Objective: To determine the association of inhalant exposures with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)–related autoantibodies and severity in US veterans. Methods: Participants …
Abstract: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection is a leading cause of chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma, and universal screening of all adults is recommended. …
Abstract: Renal biopsy is a valuable tool for determining diagnosis, management, and prognosis of intrinsic kidney diseases. Indications for biopsy depend on the clinical …
Abstract: Introduction: Research on mental health and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the military is extensive. However, little Canadian research addresses this issue in …