Psychopharmacoepidemiology of antidepressant medications among homeless and unstably housed service users in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Tsai ◽  
Dorota Szymkowiak ◽  
Theddeus Iheanacho
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Antidepressant Medications

scholarly journals Real-world effectiveness of elbasvir/grazoprevir In HCV-infected patients in the US veterans affairs healthcare system

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 1270-1279 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Kramer ◽  
A. Puenpatom ◽  
K. F. Erickson ◽  
Y. Cao ◽  
D. Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Real World ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
The Us ◽  
Us Veterans

scholarly journals ELIGIBILITY AND COST OF LOW-DOSE RIVAROXABAN BASED ON COMPASS TRIAL: INSIGHTS FROM THE VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (11) ◽  
pp. 1855
Author(s):  
Akash Kataruka ◽  
Dhruv Mahtta ◽  
Julia M. Akeroyd ◽  
Ravi Hira ◽  
Dhruv Kazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Veterans Affairs

scholarly journals Hepatitis C Care Continuum in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Positive Cohort: Data From the HIV Atlanta Veterans Affairs Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth O Adekunle ◽  
Kathryn DeSilva ◽  
Emily J Cartwright
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Sustained Virologic Response ◽  
Virologic Response ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Resistance Mutations ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Direct Acting

Abstract Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfection is associated with accelerated progression to cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease, and liver-associated death. It is fortunate that curative direct-acting antivirals for the treatment of HCV are widely available in the VA healthcare system. We attempted to identify, evaluate, and treat all HIV/HCV-coinfected persons at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System. Methods Human immunodeficiency virus/HCV-coinfected persons at Atlanta VA between 2015 and 2018 were identified using the HIV Atlanta Veterans Affairs Cohort Study and Hepatitis C VA Clinical Case Registry. Retrospective reviews of each electronic medical record were conducted by the hepatitis C clinical team for validation. The primary end point was achieving sustained virologic response. Results One hundred thirty-eight veterans with HIV and hepatitis C viremia were identified. One hundred twenty-five (90%) were evaluated for treatment and 113 (91%) were initiated on direct-acting antiviral therapy. Median age at initiation of treatment was 60 years and the majority were black race (90%). Genotype 1a was most common (70%) and 41% had compensated cirrhosis. One hundred eight completed treatment and 96% achieved sustained virologic response. Six veterans had virologic relapse; 4 had treatment-emergent resistance mutations in the NS5a gene. Mean CD4 was 580 cells/mm3 with HIV viral suppression in 82% of the cohort. In those not treated, unstable housing (25%), active substance use (31%), and psychiatric conditions (42%) were identified barriers to care. Conclusions Through a concerted, systematic effort, over 80% of HIV/hepatitis C persons in the Atlanta VA have been initiated on treatment for hepatitis C, 96% of which have been cured.

The Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Medical Care ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 44 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. S7-S12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy C. Justice ◽  
Joseph Erdos ◽  
Cynthia Brandt ◽  
Joseph Conigliaro ◽  
William Tierney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Veterans Affairs

Impact of Lipid Monitoring on Treatment Intensification of Cholesterol Lowering Therapies (from the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System)

2020 ◽  
Vol 125 (6) ◽  
pp. 874-879 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoming Jia ◽  
David J. Ramsey ◽  
Mahmoud Al Rifai ◽  
Sarah T. Ahmed ◽  
Julia M. Akeroyd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Treatment Intensification ◽  
Cholesterol Lowering

scholarly journals Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Contraceptive Use Among Women Veterans Accessing the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Tierney E. Wolgemuth ◽  
Maris Cuddeback ◽  
Lisa S. Callegari ◽  
Keri L. Rodriguez ◽  
Xinhua Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Women Veterans ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators
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