To test the null hypothesis that overweight and obesity did not relate to SES among military veterans, we reviewed the database (n=265) of the recently constituted PTSD program at Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, VA. These veterans were referred with clinical features of PTSD, subsequently met DSM-IV criteria for PTSD of [...]
INTRODUCTION Early identification and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is now a high priority for active duty military personnel. For a variety of reasons, these personnel appear more vulnerable than their military predecessors to develop this syndrome. Thus, the Department of Veterans Affairs is likely to receive a growing number of veterans with PTSD. [...]
Gastrointestinal disease is a major problem in patients with HIV and AIDS, and diarrhea is reported in up to 60% of patients with AIDS. Diarrhea may wax and wane over time, and in at least 30% of patients, an etiology cannot be determined. In such cases, the diarrhea is often attributed to HIV enteropathy. I. [...]
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