Justin R. St. Andre

Transcranial direct current stimulation does not enhance cycling time-trial performance

Justin R. St. Andre, Ann‐Maree Vallence, Hakuei Fujiyama, Jeremiah J. Peiffer

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to the primary motor cortex (M1) and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) have separately been shown to increase performance during fixed-work time-to-exhaustion tasks. No studies have examined application of tDCS to these cortical sites in a single study …

Can we enhance athletic performance using non-invasive brain stimulation?

Justin R. St. Andre

Recent research has shown athletic performance to be enhanced using non – invasive brain stimulation. One factor influencing an athlete’s performance is their perception of how hard an exercise task is, known as their rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Research has shown …

Eliminating Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections: A National Patient Safety Imperative

Sean M. Berenholtz, Lisa H. Lubomski, Kristina R. Weeks, Christine A. Goeschel et autres

BACKGROUND: Several studies demonstrating that central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are preventable prompted a national initiative to reduce the incidence of these infections. METHODS: We conducted a collaborative cohort study to evaluate the impact of the national "On the CUSP: Stop BSI" …

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Medication acquisition across systems of care and patient–provider communication among older veterans

Kevin T. Stroupe, Bridget Smith, Timothy P. Hogan, Justin R. St. Andre et autres

PURPOSE: The results of a survey assessing Medicare Part D enrollment, the use of pharmacotherapies for chronic diseases, and other medication-use issues in a population of elderly military veterans are presented. METHODS: Medicare-eligible (i.e., ≥65 years of age) patients with documented recent …

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An Evaluation of the Veterans Affairs Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Process Among Operation Enduring Freedom and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans

Charlesnika Tyon Evans, Justin R. St. Andre, Theresa Pape, Monica L. Steiner et autres

OBJECTIVE: To describe the early results of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) screening program for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to identify patient and facility characteristics associated with receiving a TBI screen and results of the screening. DESIGN: National retrospective …

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Healthcare utilization and costs of Veterans screened and assessed for traumatic brain injury

Kevin T. Stroupe, Bridget Smith, Timothy P. Hogan, Justin R. St. Andre et autres

Approximately 15% of casualties in the Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom [OEF]) and Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom [OIF]) conflicts received mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). To identify Veterans who may benefit from treatment, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implemented a national clinical …

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Hypertension and antihypertensive treatment in veterans with spinal cord injury and disorders

Wesley E. Barry, Justin R. St. Andre, Charlesnika Tyon Evans, Sunil Sabharwal et autres

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Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries/Disorders

Michael J. Fischer, V. Ram Krishnamoorthi, Bridget Smith, Charlesnika Tyon Evans et autres

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and spinal cord injury and disorders (SCI/D) are common and costly conditions among Veterans. However, little is known about CKD among adults with SCI/D. METHODS: We conducted cross-sectional analyses of Veterans with SCI/D across all …

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Audiological issues and hearing loss among veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Michael Oleksiak, Bridget Smith, Justin R. St. Andre, Carly M. Caughlan et autres

We examined the prevalence, severity, etiology, and treatment of audiology problems among Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). A retrospective chart review was performed of 250 Veterans with mild TBI. Results of a comprehensive second-level …

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Contents Vol. 36, 2012

Dirk Vanderschueren, Lut Overbergh, Chantal Mathieu, Marjo Kervinen et autres

Front & Back Matter

Dirk Vanderschueren, Lut Overbergh, Chantal Mathieu, Marjo Kervinen et autres

Acknowledgement to Reviewers

Dirk Vanderschueren, Lut Overbergh, Chantal Mathieu, Marjo Kervinen et autres