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Impact of serious mental illness on clinical outcomes among Veterans with critical limb ischemia

Abstract: Background: A significant burden of mental illness is prevalent among veterans with critical limb ischemia (CLI). We designed a retrospective study using a large …

Myocardial injury among U.S. service members recovering from COVID-19

Abstract: Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been a major source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Long-COVID and individuals with continued cardiorespiratory …

Comparison of health measures between survey self-reports and electronic health records among Millennium Cohort Study participants receiving Veterans Health Administration care

Abstract: Background: Surveys are a useful tool for eliciting self-reported health information, but the accuracy of such information may vary. We examined the agreement between …

Comprehensive rehabilitation of a serviceman with triple limb amputation following combat polytrauma: a case study from Ukraine's wartime context

Abstract: The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to a significant rise in combat-related polytrauma injuries, including high-level multiple amputations, delayed evacuations, infectious …

Is group-based physiotherapy a cost-effective intervention compared to usual one-on-one physiotherapy care in the management of musculoskeletal disorders in active military personnel? An economic evaluation alongside a pragmatic randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Objective: To conduct a cost-utility analysis of a group physiotherapy intervention, compared to usual care, for musculoskeletal disorders in Canadian military personnel. …

The state of VA-funded women Veterans’ health systems research

Abstract: Background: Women veterans are the fastest-growing population of new users within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care delivery system. This paper aims to …

Impact of an opioid use disorder medication implementation intervention on hospitalization and emergency department utilization in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: It is important to evaluate how medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) implementation interventions impact downstream outcomes, however little is known …

Impact of an opioid use disorder medication implementation intervention on hospitalization and emergency department utilization in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: It is important to evaluate how medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) implementation interventions impact downstream outcomes, however little is known …

Supporting physical and mental health in rural Veterans living with heart failure: protocol for a nurse-led telephone intervention study

Abstract: Background: Heart failure (HF) remains a disease of notable disparity for rural veterans, despite recent advancements in clinical treatment. Managing HF in the home is …

Management of endometrial cancer precursors in the Military Health System: A survey-based study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN) and atypical endometrial hyperplasia (AEH) are precancerous pathologies which carry a 40-50% concurrent cancer …

Association between pregnancy and musculoskeletal conditions in active-duty military service members

Abstract: Context: Noncombat musculoskeletal conditions (MSKs) are endemic among service members and disproportionately affect females. Pregnancy and childbirth contribute to lower …