Publications by authors named "Alexis A Mcquistan"
Early evidence suggests that COVID-19 is linked to kidney-related events in older and hospitalized patients. This link has not, however, been explored among a younger, healthy population such as U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to determine the incidence of hair loss among U.S. active component service women, describe the types of hair loss, and summarize potential racial and ethnic disparities of hair loss among service women over the last 12 years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInpatient and outpatient encounter data retrieved from the Defense Medical Surveillance System (DMSS) were used to establish that there were 1,127 diagnoses of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) among active component U.S. service members (ACSM) from 2000 to 2022, with an overall incidence rate of 3.
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- Colorectal cancer is more common in men and has been linked to environmental and occupational risks faced by military personnel, with data from the Defense Medical Surveillance System analyzing cases from 2010 to 2022.
- The analysis indicated higher rates of colorectal cancer among older males, with age-adjusted incidence rates similar for both men and women, at around 4.4 cases per 100,000 person-years, attributed to improved screening in the Military Health System.
- Despite historical trends showing higher incidence in non-Hispanic Black service members, this study found similar rates across all races and emphasized the need for increased wellness screenings, especially for those over 45, in light of recent changes to screening guidelines.
From 2017 through 2021, a total of 2,454 active component U.S. military service members received incident diagnoses for 1 of the following eating disorders: anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), binge eating disorder (BED), or "other/unspecified eating disorder" (OUED).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of this study was to assess the incidence and trends of sepsis hospitalizations in the active component U.S. military over the past decade.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLong-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are highly effective means of birth control that can improve service women's overall health and readiness. This report expands upon prior data and summarizes the annual prevalence (overall and by demographics) of LARC use from 2016 through 2020 among active component U.S.
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