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Correlates of pain-related disability in older Veterans with chronic low back pain

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a potentially disabling condition that affects an estimated one third of older adults. Treatments recommended by existing …

The association of SGLT2i vs DPP4i on fracture: A cohort study in Veterans with diabetes

Abstract: Background: Increased bone turnover is associated with use of SGLT2i. Patients with diabetes experience adverse effects on bone metabolism. Our aim was to evaluate if …

Veteran participation in the All of Us Research Program: Applying an intersectionality lens to evaluate participant diversity

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Many segments of the population are underrepresented in biomedical research (UBR). Lack of diversity in health research limits understanding of individual and …

Veteran status and oral health indicators in older men: An analysis using the 2016 and 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: US veterans exhibit higher rates of oral disease than nonveterans, affecting their quality of life and systemic disease risk. Regular dental care is essential …

Qualitative analysis of the lived experience of reproductive and pediatric health care in the military health care system

Abstract: Introduction: Persistent inequities exist in obstetric and neonatal outcomes in military families despite universal health care coverage. Though the exact underlying …

Collaborative tailoring of the Reach Out, Stay Strong Essentials (ROSE) program for pregnant Veterans in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration: a qualitative case study of contextual conditions and adaptations

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Reach Out, Stay Strong Essentials (ROSE) is an evidence-based intervention for preventing post-partum depression being implemented across U.S. Veterans Health …

Comprehensive multidisciplinary care for military personnel and Veterans with chronic health needs: A single-institution experience from Australia

Abstract: Background: Military personnel and veterans experience complex health needs at higher rates than the general population, including both physical and mental health …

Association of long COVID documentation with clinical outcomes among Veterans with diabetes

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine public health impacts of Long COVID on long-term hyperglycemia and metabolic health. MATERIALS & METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and its associations with morbidity and mortality among Veterans with HIV

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the risks of adverse clinical outcomes for veterans with HIV (VWH) receiving care in the Department of …

Influence of social support and personality traits on digital health technology adoption among U.S. Veterans: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Introduction: Digital health technologies (DHT), including telemedicine and world wide web-based tools, have transformed healthcare delivery by enhancing patient …

Mortality among Norwegian military women Veterans from international peacekeeping missions between 1978 and 2023

Abstract: Introduction: Most mortality studies among Norwegian military veterans from international peacekeeping missions were conducted among men, as the number of women …

The impact of modern warfare on the nature of spinal injuries in combat trauma: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: STUDY DESIGN: Nationwide retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence and epidemiology of combat-related spinal injuries during the Israel-Hamas war. …