Abstract: PURPOSE: People experiencing homelessness have lower rates of cancer screening than housed people, contributing to later stages at cancer diagnosis and poor outcomes. We …
Abstract: Left ventricular concentric remodeling (LVCR), a pathological process of adaptive myocardial change, may be a precursor state for systolic and diastolic dysfunction and …
Abstract:The Veteran Health Administration reports that the military-connected community is facing a food insecurity crisis. For many veterans, challenges in accessing food and …
Abstract:Background: Medications are necessary to optimize the health and readiness of military personnel. However, their use also has the potential to produce effects that may …
Abstract:This qualitative phenomenological study investigated the technological barriers that veterans experience when accessing healthcare through the Veterans Health …
Abstract: Background and Purpose: Nearly half of older Veterans experience insufficient physical activity alongside feelings of loneliness or social disengagement. While in-person …
Abstract: Study Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among people who menstruate. Adolescent and young adult (AYA) military dependents, …
Abstract: Sulfur mustard (SM) is a potent alkylating agent known to cause long-term health effects, including accelerated aging. This study investigated mitochondrial dysfunction …
Abstract: As of August 2025, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) system of care provides state-of-the-art specialty medical care for …
Abstract:Approximately 50% of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have chronic pain. This pain is often severe and associated with poor quality of life, contributing to …
Abstract: Suicide rates among Veterans without mental health conditions have risen 16 % between 2001 and 2022; cancer may be one factor contributing to this increased risk. The …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Open-air burning was a prevalent waste management method at many U.S. military bases during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Past studies of the health …