Publications by authors named "S G Haskell"
Background: Veterans transitioning to civilian life often have chronic pain from service-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) with higher risk for substance misuse. Many seek VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) compensation for MSD. Use of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Pain Management (SBIRT-PM) by VA Post-9/11 Military2VA (M2VA) case managers presents an opportunity to engage these veterans in VA pain care and address substance misuse.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFailure to "make weight" carries significant consequences for military personnel including additional training burdens, stigma, possible demotion, or even separation from service. The aim of this study was to examine potential gender differences in, and investigate relationships between, military making weight behavior and obesity, eating pathology, and mental health later in life. Iraq and Afghanistan war era Veterans ( = 1,126, 51.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSertraline-induced 5-HT dysregulation in mouse cardiomyocytes and the impact on calcium handling.
Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol
December 2024
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are prescribed in 15% of pregnancies in the United States for depression. Maternal use of SSRIs has been linked to an increased risk of congenital heart defects, but the exact mechanism of pathogenesis is unknown. SSRIs, including sertraline, are permeable to the placenta and can produce direct fetal exposure.
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- Most IPV research only looks at either the perpetrators or the victims, but this study highlights that many cases involve both, known as bidirectional IPV.
- A study of over 1,150 post-9/11 Veterans found three distinct IPV patterns: Low to no IPV, Bidirectional Psychological IPV, and Bidirectional Multiform IPV, with no significant gender differences in reported rates.
- Factors like race, employment status, child care, and history of violence were linked to the different IPV patterns, indicating the need for better comprehensive screening and treatment strategies for Veterans dealing with IPV.
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- Pregnant women veterans can develop serious health problems like high blood pressure or diabetes that may increase their risk of heart disease later in life, but many don’t know this.
- A study interviewed 28 women veterans about their experiences with these issues and found that there are gaps in their medical records, which can lead to confusion about what to do to stay healthy after pregnancy.
- Many women face challenges like money issues and family responsibilities that make it hard for them to follow health advice to reduce their heart disease risk.