2022
Post-9/11 deployment history and the incidence of breast cancer among women veterans
Gaffey A, Han L, Ramsey C, Skanderson M, Dziura J, Driscoll M, Burg M, Brandt C, Bastian L, Haskell S. Post-9/11 deployment history and the incidence of breast cancer among women veterans. Annals Of Epidemiology 2022, 77: 98-102. PMID: 36470323, DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2022.11.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAfghan Campaign 2001-Breast NeoplasmsFemaleHumansIncidenceIraq War, 2003-2011MaleMilitary PersonnelRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesVeteransConceptsOEF/OIF deploymentBreast cancerWomen veteransHealthcare utilizationHormone replacement therapy useRetrospective cohort studyVeterans Affairs (VA) careHealthy soldier effectOEF/OIFCohort studyTherapy useBC incidenceHormonal contraceptivesLifestyle factorsPrimary careBC diagnosisLower incidenceOperations Enduring Freedom/Iraqi FreedomWomenIncidenceGreater likelihoodIraqi FreedomVeteransCancerCare
2021
I smoke to cope with pain: patients’ perspectives on the link between cigarette smoking and pain
Lee M, Snow J, Quon C, Selander K, DeRycke E, Lawless M, Driscoll M, Ditre JW, Mattocks KM, Becker WC, Bastian LA. I smoke to cope with pain: patients’ perspectives on the link between cigarette smoking and pain. Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift 2021, 133: 1012-1019. PMID: 34460005, DOI: 10.1007/s00508-021-01931-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedChronic PainCigarette SmokingFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSmokeConceptsChronic painCigarette smokingMean pain intensity scorePain intensity scoresGreater pain intensitySmoking cessation trialPain-related distressYears of ageSelf-management strategiesBackgroundFor peopleConclusionMany patientsPain reliefPain intensityRetrospective thematic analysisCessation trialMedian numberPatient's perspectivePainKey ResultsParticipantsSmokingSmoking behaviorIntensity scoresSmoking studiesGreater painPatients