Abstract: Objective: We examined whether the prevalence of medical and behavioral conditions is higher in children of deployed veterans (DVs) versus non-deployed veterans (NDVs) …
Abstract: Introduction: Physical and medical readiness have emerged as a top priority in the army over the last decade. With this emphasis on deployment readiness, it is important …
Abstract: Objectives: Approximately 10% of homeless adults in the US are veterans and that number is increasing. Veterans who experience homelessness tend to do so for longer …
Abstract: Background: For over a decade, there has been a surge in opioid-related morbidity and mortality among Veterans. To better understand the impact of the growing epidemic, …
Abstract: In 2018, the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (ACFT) allocated approximately £4M to seven UK projects to address serious stress in military veterans, their carers and …
This report explores the prevalence of dementia among US veterans and risks associated with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia's. The report found that the risks of dementia …
Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and military service are common lifetime exposures among current older adults that may affect late-life mental health. The …
Abstract: The use of emergency departments for non-emergent issues has led to overcrowding and decreased the quality of care. Telemedicine may be a mechanism to decrease …
Abstract: The objective of this study was to examine the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Scottish military veterans in comparison with people who had never served in …
Abstract: Safe and effective vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus 2 are essential tools in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 …
Abstract: The prevalence of smoking is documented in the general population; however, few studies have explored the prevalence of smoking among U.S. Veterans. Smoking is a risk …