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Barriers to screening, diagnosis, and prevention of cardiovascular disease in women Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans are known to be at high risk for cardiovascular disease. Women veterans are not only a part of this specialty group, but as they are women—they …

Counseling and other factors associated with contraceptive use among active duty US military servicewomen

Abstract: Objectives Contraceptive prescriptions among U.S. service women rose to 68.7% between 2008 and 2013, which was higher than that seen nationally among women between 2017 …

An analysis of research trends on sleep hygiene in soldiers using a scoping review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Soldiers often experience poor sleep quality and insufficient sleep, exacerbated by deployments, which significantly impact on their mental and physical …

A dyad approach to understanding intimate partner and family distress as risk factors for poor warfighter brain health following mild traumatic brain injury in military couples

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Using a dyadic approach with military couples, the current study examined family risk factors for chronic neurobehavioral symptoms in service members and …

Military sexual trauma's association with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and fecal incontinence (FI) among US female Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Military Sexual Trauma (MST) affects a large number of female veterans and is associated with various adverse physical and mental health conditions. Sexual …

The impact of chiropractic care on opioid prescriptions in Veterans Health Administration patients receiving low back pain care

Abstract:Background: Key nonpharmacologic therapies, including those routinely provided by chiropractors, are recommended first-line treatments for low back pain (LBP). Little is …

The impact of chiropractic care on opioid prescriptions in Veterans Health Administration patients receiving low back pain care

Abstract: Background: Key nonpharmacologic therapies, including those routinely provided by chiropractors, are recommended first-line treatments for low back pain (LBP). Little is …

Early implementation of a regional telehealth contingency staffing program and primary care quality in the Veterans Health Administration: Evidence from the Clinical Resource Hub program

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) launched the Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) program to address primary care staffing deficits and improve access. …

Lung cancer screening offers and low-dose computed tomography completion among Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: The article examines lung cancer screening offers and low-dose computed tomography completion among veterans experiencing homelessness. It highlights the disparities in …

Sleep quality of service members and Veterans with and without reports of dizziness

Abstract:Background: Military duty may place Service members and Veterans at an increased risk of experiencing dizziness. Individuals with dizziness report poor sleep quality as …

Sleep quality of service members and Veterans with and without reports of dizziness

Abstract: Background: Military duty may place Service members and Veterans at an increased risk of experiencing dizziness. Individuals with dizziness report poor sleep quality as …

Military service roles and ALS among Veterans: A matched case–control study

Abstract: ABSTRACT While military service is an established risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), it remains unclear whether this association is linked to combat. We …