Publications by authors named "Lindsay Grunwald"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the US Military Health System (MHS) using data from 2006-2015, focusing on demographic variations within the active-duty military, retirees, and their dependents.
- The research found a 2.9% crude CKD prevalence in 2015, with higher prevalence rates associated with older age, being Black, and having a senior enlisted rank, while being female or active-duty reduced risk.
- The study's retrospective nature and reliance on coding for CKD diagnosis were noted as limitations, suggesting the need for further investigation into these associations.
Rationale & Objective: Health-impeding social determinants of health-including reduced access to care-contribute to racial and socioeconomic disparities in chronic kidney disease (CKD). The Military Health System (MHS) provides an opportunity to assess a large, diverse population for CKD disparities in the context of universal health care.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Introduction: Medical readiness to deploy is an increasingly important issue within the military. Musculoskeletal back pain is one of the most common medical problems that affects service members. This study demonstrates the associations between risk factors and the prevalence of musculoskeletal back pain among active duty sailors and Marines within the Department of the Navy (DoN).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRationale & Objective: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common but often goes unrecorded.
Study Design: Cross-sectional.
Setting & Participants: Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries aged 18 to 64 years who received care during fiscal years 2016 to 2018.
The purpose of this study is to identify the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of women cared for by Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) versus physicians in the Military Health System (MHS) and compare birth outcomes between provider types. The MHS is one of America's largest and most complex health care systems. Using the Military Health System Data Repository, this retrospective study examined TRICARE beneficiaries who gave birth during 2012-2014.
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