Original Research
Original Research
Assessment of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Veterans Taking Basal/Bolus Insulin Regimens
Clinical use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is well established as add-on therapy to oral medications and basal insulin...
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Outcomes After Prolonged ICU Stays in Postoperative Cardiac Surgery Patients
Background: Prolonged postoperative intensive care unit (ICU) stays are common after cardiac surgery and are associated with poor outcomes...
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Medicaid Expansion and Veterans’ Reliance on the VA for Depression Care
In 2001, before the Affordable Care Act (ACA), some states expanded Medicaid coverage to include an array of mental health services, changing...
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Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial to Assess the Effect of Probiotics on Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Veterans With Gulf War Illness
This study investigated whether probiotics improved IBS symptoms or quality of life in veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm and...
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Assessment of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Veterans TakingBasal/Bolus Insulin Regimens
This study assessed the long-term efficacy of GLP-1 RAs as add-on therapy to basal/bolus insulin regimens over 18 months at a single VA medical...
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Reporting Coronary Artery Calcium on Low-Dose Computed Tomography Impacts Statin Management in a Lung Cancer Screening Population
Background: Cigarette smoking is an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)....
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Engaging Veterans With Serious Mental Illness in Primary Care
VA facilities with high levels of primary care engagement among veterans with serious mental illness used extensive engagement strategies,...
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Gender and Patient Satisfaction in a Veterans Health Administration Outpatient Chemotherapy Unit
A survey examined whether differences in patient satisfaction based on gender exist at an outpatient chemotherapy infusion unit.
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The Effect of Race on Outcomes in Veterans With Hepatocellular Carcinoma at a Single Center
This research sought to determine whether veterans with hepatocellular carcinoma experienced disparities in care in terms of stage at diagnosis,...
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Value of a Pharmacy-Adjudicated Community Care Prior Authorization Drug Request Service
Use of a centralized community care pharmacy team to review prior authorization drug requests could result in significant annual savings for the...