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Payment source shift for surgical care among Veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: There is growing concern that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are shifting the costs of care to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for veterans dually …

Randomized controlled trial of weight management versus weight management with concurrent cognitive-behavioral therapy for binge-eating disorder in US Veterans with high weight

Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective Method Results Discussion To determine the effectiveness of adding a brief psychological eating‐disorder treatment (CBT) to weight management for …

Evaluation of anal cancer screening practices among a national cohort of Veterans with HIV

Abstract: BACKGROUND: When available, anal cytology is used for initial anal cancer screening, whereas diagnostic histology is typically performed after abnormal cytology or in …

Understanding the gap of communication disconnection for terminally and chronically ill older Veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the dissemination of information given to terminally and chronically ill older adult veterans. These veterans …

Clinical and health care resource use outcomes associated with resistance to antiretroviral therapy among Veterans with HIV

Abstract: Background: This study evaluated clinical and economic outcomes associated with antiretroviral therapy (ART) resistance among people with HIV (PWH) within a nationally …

Treatment and disease-specific survival differences among Veterans with Merkel cell carcinoma

Abstract:The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million individuals annually.1 Prior studies …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome in active duty service members: Rare and lethal

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with significant mortality and long-term morbidity, often preventing survivors from returning to …

Audiological and middle ear outcomes in Ukrainian soldiers with traumatic tympanic membrane perforation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Blast injury of the ear due to explosive force can result in perforation of the tympanic membrane and damage to the middle ear structures. This study …

A qualitative assessment of pelvic floor physical therapy experiences for women Veterans in VHA care

Abstract: Background: Nearly 25% of women experience pelvic floor disorders, for which pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is a first-line treatment. Within the Veterans Health …

Incorporating patient and provider voices into the Veterans pain care organizational improvement comparative effectiveness study: Informing future implementation

Abstract: Background: Clinicians and healthcare systems have little evidence available to guide effective strategies to manage pain while reducing opioid use. The Veterans Pain …

Mitochondrial DNA haplogroups, biomarkers of inflammation and immune activation, and risk of diabetes in Veterans with and without human immunodeficiency virus

Abstract: Background. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is common among people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We previously reported that DM risk was greater in women of …

Physical activity and functioning following tai chi and a wellness comparison intervention in Veterans with Gulf War illness

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a highly prevalent chronic, multisymptomatic condition associated with worsening physical health and quality of life among veterans. …