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Is gaining housing associated with higher rates of cancer screening among US Veterans experiencing homelessness?

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 …

Left ventricular concentric remodeling is highly common among Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia and is associated with impaired exercise performance

Abstract: Left ventricular concentric remodeling (LVCR), a pathological process of adaptive myocardial change, may be a precursor state for systolic and diastolic dysfunction and …

“You gotta do what you gotta do” extending the theory of access to explain complexities in Veteran food accessibility

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 …

A process to identify criteria for problematic medications in active duty servicemembers

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 …

A qualitative study: Exploring health information technology limitations in Veteran healthcare

Abstract:This qualitative phenomenological study investigated the technological barriers that veterans experience when accessing healthcare through the Veterans Health …

Social health changes in older Veterans following a multicomponent telerehabilitation program: A convergent mixed methods study

Abstract: Background and Purpose: Nearly half of older Veterans experience insufficient physical activity alongside feelings of loneliness or social disengagement. While in-person …

Incidence and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent and young adult US military dependents from 2018-2022

Abstract: Study Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among people who menstruate. Adolescent and young adult (AYA) military dependents, …

Evidence of biological aging through mitochondrial DNA damage and dysregulation of mitophagy-related genes in Veterans with delayed sulfur mustard toxicity

Abstract: Sulfur mustard (SM) is a potent alkylating agent known to cause long-term health effects, including accelerated aging. This study investigated mitochondrial dysfunction …

History of clinical services, medical training, and research for spinal cord injuries and disorders in the United States Veterans Health Administration

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 …

Initial long-term opioid prescriptions among Veterans with and without kidney disease

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 …

Suicide rates and methods among Veteran cancer survivors within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 2010–2020

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 …

The impact of burn pit waste segregation practices on respiratory and cardiovascular health risks among US military Veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

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 …