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Moving forward: The relationship between physical activity and post-deployment outcomes

Abstract: Physical activity may be an important factor for understanding health and psychosocial outcomes following military service. The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and its associations with sexually transmitted infections among Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: One-quarter of all veterans who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan post-9/11 developed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). No known longitudinal study has …

Prevalence of pelvic floor symptoms among Veteran and civilian women participating in a chronic pain program

Abstract: Introduction: Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is expressed as many different pelvic floor symptoms (PFS), including pain. Chronic pain and PFD can affect quality of life. …

Unmasking the divide: Musculoskeletal injury and physical fitness disparities among military and emergency responders

Abstract:Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a burden on military, first responder, and health care personnel. Military and emergency services populations are often …

Comparison of stabilization and Flexi-Bar exercises: Effects on the flexion-relaxation ratio, pain, and function in military personnel with chronic low back pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) plagues the military ranks, where grueling duties amplify its toll. This study pitted stabilization exercises against …

A retrospective case-control study evaluating medications associated with inpatient falls in a single Veterans Affairs medical center

Abstract: Background Falls, specifically in the older population, can lead to adverse health consequences including fractures, head injuries, and increased length of hospital stay. …

Military exposures and early menopause: Findings from the Gulf War Era Cohort Study (GWECS)

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Traumatic and environmental exposures during military service may affect reproductive health and ovarian aging, putting women veterans at risk for early …

Comparison of US Army soldiers' health-related behaviors before and during the COVID-19 pandemic era

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine if the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was associated with differences in eating behaviors, body mass index, physical activity, …

Factors associated with frailty clinic utilization by high-need high-risk older adult Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Clinical models incorporating multidomain assessment and interventions may be helpful for older adults with frailty and other higher-risk geriatric patients. …

Interrelationship of brain fog, pain, and psychological distress with quality of life of Veterans with painful symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Brain fog is a phenomenon experienced by persons with pain, described as a mental cloudiness associated with cognitive challenges (e.g., remembering …

Menopause-related service needs in Veterans Health Administration medical centers: Findings from the Women's Health Practice-Based Research Network Menopause Practice Scan

Abstract: Background: Information about the state of menopause-related care in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) is needed to identify targets for intervention and resource …

Improving rural Veterans’ healthcare access through telehealth: Utilization patterns, cost savings, and transportation insecurity

Abstract:Rural veterans face persistent barriers to accessing timely and quality healthcare, with transportation insecurity emerging as a critical yet understudied challenge. In …