Abstract: The purpose of this observational, cross-sectional, quality improvement project was to assess if musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders of the wrist and elbow could be …
Abstract: Background: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System maintains the largest integrated health system in the United States but also supports fee‐for‐service …
Abstract: By 2050, the United States' military anticipates being able to biomedically enhance the warfighting capacities of soldiers. These enhancements are highly invasive, and …
Abstract: Introduction Aging United States Military Veterans are at an increased risk of developing dementia compared to the general population due to both military and …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: In several Western nations, cancers of the colon and rectum have been steadily increasing in persons younger than age 50. Although the age at which to begin …
Abstract:Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitalization and mortality rates associated with COVID-19 have consistently been higher than those for seasonal influenza.1-3 …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) adds complexity to end of life care including medical decision making. For complex patients, enrollment in team-based hospice …
Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to examine associations between deployment to US military bases with open burn pits and mental health conditions and injury-related mortality …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: An estimated 5.6 million individuals in the U.S. experience limb loss and absence, but national estimates exclude Military Health System (MHS) …
Abstract: Background: Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) services are a national priority for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system and can be effective …
Abstract: This scoping review explores the bidirectional association between chronic pain and sleep disorders in military personnel. It aims to identify gaps in existing studies, …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Prevalence studies on ocular diseases among veterans are limited and underreported. In this retrospective study, we examined the prevalence of …