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A clear, clinician-focused summary of the 2025 VA/DoD guideline update: new screening thresholds, streamlined treatment pathways, integration of pharmacotherapy (including GLP‑1 receptor agonists), endoscopic and surgical options, and veter
This review synthesizes evidence from a pivotal randomized clinical trial and complementary literature on psychotherapeutic interventions addressing the psychological impact of killing in war, emphasizing improvements in PTSD, moral injury,
In over 1 million US veterans, the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine was associated with fewer COVID-19-related cardiovascular events, with the strongest benefit in adults over 75 and those with comorbidities.
A large study of veterans with cancer found persistent risk of suicidal self-directed violence, especially in younger, unmarried, frail, or mentally ill patients and those with central nervous system, head and neck, or thyroid cancers.
A national study of veterans with cancer found elevated suicide-related risk that persisted for years, especially among younger, unmarried, frail, or mentally ill patients and those with certain cancers such as central nervous system and th
A large VA cohort study developed a high-performing preoperative model to predict prolonged recovery or long-term loss of independence after major surgery, supporting better risk stratification and shared decision-making beyond 30-day outco
This review synthesizes evidence from a 2025 randomized clinical trial evaluating a tailored weight loss program, CoachToFit, for veterans with serious mental illness, highlighting its potential to improve weight outcomes via remote support
A 2‑arm randomized trial (MSPIRE) found brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) significantly reduced suicide attempts versus present‑centered therapy in suicidal military personnel and veterans, despite comparable reductions in suicidal
In 284,175 US veterans, nonmodifiable pre‑fitting factors—health comorbidity, mental status, prior hearing‑aid experience, age, race/ethnicity, and partnership—were independently associated with 2‑year hearing‑aid use persistence, beyond au
A 3-year observational study demonstrates that a remotely delivered ketogenic nutrition program leads to sustained improvements in glycemic control, weight, medication use, and metabolic markers among US veterans with type 2 diabetes.
ROC plus behavioral weight loss outperformed CBT in reducing binge eating among veterans, with transient advantages in weight loss. Long-term weight outcomes require further research.
The MISSION Act reduced travel times to cardiac procedures for veterans distant from VA centers but was linked to higher short-term adverse cardiovascular events for PCI and CABG, highlighting complex trade-offs in access and care quality.
