Mortality
A long-term retrospective study conducted by the National Institute of Health in Italy aimed to investigate the health risks of Italian veterans deployed to the Balkans between 1995 and 2004. The SEBAL cohort, consisting of 71,144 soldiers, was compared to the Italian population and a military cohort never deployed
Medical centers
A recent study published in the Frontiers in Health Services journal found that incorporating user feedback into the implementation of a multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) alert tool, known as VA Bug Alert (VABA), significantly increases its adoption among healthcare facilities. The research, conducted by a team of researchers at the Veterans
Medical centers
Research has shown that Black and Latino Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with psychotic disorders compared to White Americans, with ethnoracial disparities in access to second-generation antipsychotics, including long-acting injectables (LAI). A study conducted at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, found that Latino patients
Soldiers
The Department of Posts, in collaboration with the Department of Ex-servicemen, has launched a dedicated medicine delivery service for beneficiaries of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). This initiative aims to facilitate the pickup, booking, transmission, and doorstep delivery of medicines not available at ECHS polyclinics. The service will leverage
Soldiers
The United States is plagued by a staggering rate of suicides among its veterans, with 17 dying every day for over a decade. To combat this issue, a new approach focusing on "moral injury" has been recognized by the VA since 2009. Moral injury is a concept that
Soldiers
As the United States commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a new approach to treating combat-related PTSD is being highlighted. The VA recognized "moral injury" in 2009, emphasizing the psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of war-related trauma. A documentary, "Healing a Soldier&
Soldiers
A recent study conducted by researchers at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine has found a significant association between war zone veterans' cognitive decline and increased stress levels among their intimate partners. The findings, published in the journal Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, suggest that
Soldiers
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated, resulting in the loss of 12 Pakistani soldiers who were defending against Afghan aggression. Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir led a funeral prayer at Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi, attended by high-ranking officials, citizens, and senior military leaders. The ceremony was a
Soldiers
A successful 2025 Canadian Walk for Veterans brought together members of the public to walk shoulder-to-shoulder with former Canadian Armed Forces members, thanking them for their service while raising awareness about the challenges faced by veterans after deployment. The annual walk, which started in White Rock/South Surrey in 2018,
Soldiers
The Municipal Veterans Affairs Bureau of Haikou City has made significant strides in promoting the placement of retired soldiers by 2025 through a meeting held on September 18th. The "double selection" resettlement program connects retired soldiers with businesses, providing a precise match between supply and demand. This initiative
Soldiers
The British Government's new framework agreement with the Republic of Ireland on addressing the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland has been met with criticism from the Conservative Party, with warnings that it will lead to more vexatious legal claims against British veterans who served during the
Soldiers
To enhance support for its veteran community, the Jinjiang City Veterans Affairs Bureau in Fujian Province has collaborated with multiple departments to provide streamlined one-stop services. This initiative aims to simplify the registration process for returning veterans, offering integrated services for Party and Youth League membership transfer, pension and medical
