Tag: Military
Incidence Rates of Soft Tissue Sarcoma Lower in Servicemen
Rates among servicemen also lower for regional and distant metastases
14.3 Million Americans Are Caring for Ill or Disabled Veteran
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of Americans are caring for veterans, putting their finances and their mental...
Improvement Seen in Vaccine Completion Among Military Children
Higher noncompletion risk seen for children born to younger parents, with change in well-child care location
Federal Judge Rules That U.S. Military Cannot Reject HIV-Positive Enlistees
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- People with HIV can no longer be turned away if they try to...
Improving PTSD May Also Improve Diabetes Outcomes
Findings seen among veterans, particularly young veterans, with comorbid PTSD and diabetes
Study Examines Impact of Unintended Pregnancy Among Active-Duty Soldiers
Highest estimates of UIP seen for those aged 18 to 24 years, White, in Junior Enlisted rank, in Army
Occurrence of Low-Birth-Weight Babies Heightened in Active-Duty Servicewomen
Findings of review inconclusive for other birth outcomes, including preterm delivery or preterm labor
Fewer Black Veterans Complete Referrals for Lung Cancer Screening
Black veterans had 34 percent lower odds of screening completion versus White veterans
Peer Health Coaching Improves Well-Being in Veterans With CVD Risks
However, peer health coaching not tied to improvements in blood pressure
No Increase in Suicidal Thoughts, Behaviors Seen for U.S. Veterans During Pandemic
Prepandemic loneliness and lower purpose in life were the strongest predictors of new-onset suicidal ideation
