Article
Clinical Neurology
Jared Greenberg, Jack Tsai, Steven M. Southwick, Robert H. Pietrzak
Summary: The study found that PTG is relatively common among combat veterans with severe PTSD symptoms, and is associated with better mental functioning and quality of life.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Rachele K. Lipsky, Melanie E. Garrett, Michelle F. Dennis, Michael A. Hauser, Jean C. Beckham, Allison E. Ashley-Koch, Nathan A. Kimbrel
Summary: Traumatic experiences and genetic heritability are recognized risk factors for the development of psychopathology. This study investigated the interaction between polygenic risk scores and traumatic stress in predicting PTSD and MDD in veterans. The findings suggest that trauma exposure and genetic vulnerability are independent factors associated with PTSD, while the association between genetic vulnerability and MDD in predicting PTSD is less significant.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Laura D. Crocker, Sarah M. Jurick, Victoria C. Merritt, Amber Keller, Samantha N. Hoffman, Delaney K. Davey, Amy J. Jak
Summary: This study found that military personnel who endorsed suicidal ideation showed poorer executive functioning, greater psychological distress, and more avoidant coping strategies. The research also revealed that reduced executive functioning led to increased psychological distress, which in turn contributed to greater avoidant coping and subsequently suicidal ideation.
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Kirsten H. Dillon, Elizabeth E. Van Voorhees, Eric B. Elbogen, Jean C. Beckham, Patrick S. Calhoun
Summary: The study found an association between cannabis use disorder and anger, aggressive urges, and difficulty controlling violence in a large sample of Iraq/Afghanistan-era veterans, even after accounting for demographic variables and comorbid symptoms. These results suggest that the association between CUD and aggression should be considered in treatment planning and highlight the critical need to understand the mechanism behind this association.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Amber V. Keller, Jillian M. R. Clark, Chantal M. Muller-Cohn, Amy J. Jak, Colin A. Depp, Elizabeth W. Twamley
Summary: Suicide prevention among Veterans is a national priority, and there is an overlap between factors that increase suicide risk and homelessness. In a study of 58 Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans at risk for homelessness, younger age was found to be a predictor for suicidal ideation endorsement.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Delaney K. Davey, Sarah M. Jurick, Laura D. Crocker, Samantha N. Hoffman, Mark Sanderson-Cimino, David F. Tate, Carmen S. Velez, Lisa Delano-Wood, Amy J. Jak
Summary: The study found that Veterans with suicidal ideation had lower white matter integrity, which was associated with certain neuropsychological impairments. These findings suggest that white matter integrity may play a role in cognitive dysfunction and increased risk for suicide among Veterans.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH-NEUROIMAGING
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nisha Jani, Israel C. Christie, Tianshi David Wu, Daniel E. Guzman, Jaehwan Han, Bryan Broderick, Michael J. Falvo, Anays Sotolongo, Omowunmi Y. Osinubi, Drew A. Helmer
Summary: This study assessed risk factors of sarcoidosis among AHOBPR participants. The results showed a lower likelihood of sarcoidosis in Hispanic participants and those who served in the Navy, while African American veterans and former smokers had a higher risk. Convoy activities were strongly associated with the risk of sarcoidosis.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katinka Hooyer
Summary: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder continues to be stigmatized among veterans and can affect their treatment seeking behavior. This study explores how the process of obtaining service-connected disability status and linking it with PTSD diagnosis can amplify veterans' perceptions of being stigmatized. The findings highlight stigma at both the structural and individual levels in the Veterans Affairs system, and how bureaucratic protocols and institutional stigma can worsen symptoms and deter treatment-seeking behavior.
Article
Psychiatry
Robert C. Graziano, Frances M. Aunon, Stefanie T. LoSavio, Eric B. Elbogen, Jean C. Beckham, Kirsten H. Dillon
Summary: Suicidal ideation is a prevalent issue among veterans, with risk factors including suicide attempts, depression, PTSD, and drug use. Network analysis examined the relationships between suicidal ideation and factors related to suicide risk, showing a strong connection between suicidal ideation and depression, and weaker connections with past suicide attempts and anger. These findings provide valuable information for predicting and lowering suicide risk in veterans.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Shane Kronstedt, Joseph Boyle, Andrew D. Fisher, Michael D. April, Steven G. Schauer, Daniel Grabo
Summary: As the conflict in Ukraine continues, our military personnel are being deployed to NATO countries on the periphery. Meanwhile, there has been a rise in high-kinetic wounding patterns within the United States. This article focuses on the often neglected topic of urologic trauma in combat casualties and emphasizes the importance of being prepared for modern warfare injuries. It highlights the increasing frequency of genitourinary wounds and the need for proficiency in treating them among both military and civilian medical professionals. This review of urologic trauma in Afghanistan and Iraq serves as a valuable resource for urologic surgeons and first responders. UROLOGY 171: 11-15, 2023. & COPY; 2022 Elsevier Inc.
Article
Surgery
Jennifer M. Gurney, Victoria Graf, Amanda M. Staudt, Jennifer D. Trevino, Christopher A. VanFosson, Hannah Wild, Sherry M. Wren
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the humanitarian trauma care provided by US military treatment facilities (MTFs) in Afghanistan and Iraq during combat operations. The results showed that injured civilians and non-NATO coalition personnel (NNCP) received similar levels of care, exhibited similar injury mechanisms and patterns, and had similar transfusion needs. This highlights the importance of preparedness and resource allocation in hospitals in combat zones for managing large numbers of civilian casualties.
Article
Clinical Neurology
William C. Walker, Sarah W. Clark, Kaleb Eppich, Elisabeth A. Wilde, Aaron M. Martin, Chelsea M. Allen, Melissa M. Cortez, Mary Jo Pugh, Samuel R. Walton, Kimbra Kenney
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between lifetime history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and other factors with headache prevalence and impact among combat-exposed current and former service members. The results showed that regardless of the remoteness of mTBI, participants with positive mTBI history had higher headache prevalence and impact. Blast-related mTBI posed the highest risk and was uniquely associated with elevated headache burden. Other demographic and potentially modifiable risk factors were also identified.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Madeline Y. Ryu, Matthew J. Martin, Alexander H. Jin, Holly K. Tabor, Sherry M. Wren
Summary: This qualitative study explores the moral injury and distress experienced by military surgeons deployed in combat settings. Findings reveal that moral injury is common in deployed military surgeons, with distressing outcomes and adherence to medical rules of engagement being major issues. These results provide insights for further research, development of assessment tools, and implementation of interventions.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Heather Caldwell, Sean A. Lauderdale
Summary: This study found that male participants tended to attribute more responsibility for combat-related PTSD to veterans, while both female and male participants perceived female veterans to bear more responsibility for their own PTSD. Male veterans were seen as more dangerous, fear-provoking, and likely to elicit anger compared to female veterans. Familiarity with veterans was associated with decreased perception of danger, anger, and fear, while experiencing PTSD was associated with increased perception of danger, anger, and fear.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Camaren M. Cuenca, Matthew A. Borgman, Bradley A. Dengler, Steven G. Schauer
Summary: This study aimed to explore the incidence of post-traumatic seizures in pediatric patients treated at combat support hospitals. The results showed that most children in the seizure group were male aged 1-4, injured by explosives with serious head/neck injuries. In both prehospital and hospital settings, the seizure group received more frequent medical interventions.
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
(2022)
