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From VA Research Currents

Comparing PTSD psychotherapies

A landmark study comparing VA's two leading psychotherapies confirmed that they both lead to meaningful improvements for Veterans with PTSD.

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A 'bright' idea

VA researchers at the Truman VA in Missouri are testing a new radioactive tracer drug for its ability to show whether and where prostate cancer has spread in the body.

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A possible obesity treatment?

Researchers say the findings from a new study could potentially lead to a safe, effective treatment for the problem of obesity, which affects some 4 in 10 Americans.

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Yoga Helps Survivors of MST

A VA study finds trauma-sensitive yoga is an effective therapy for women Veterans who developed PTSD following military sexual trauma.

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News Briefs
Telehealth may be best method to deliver PTSD therapy Moral injury increases Veterans’ suicide risk Oxytocin may improve opioid use disorder treatment adherence \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

News Briefs

Telehealth may be best method to deliver PTSD therapy

Moral injury increases Veterans’ suicide risk

Oxytocin may improve opioid use disorder treatment adherence

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Volunteering in VA Research The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ranks as one of the nation's leaders in health research. Thousands of studies are conducted at VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes each year. This research has significantly contributed to advancements in health care for Veterans and other Americans from every walk of life... Learn more Participate in research: Million Veteran Program (MVP), VA Office of R&D Clinical Trials, Cognition, Behavior and Caregiver Burden in ALS, Novel Interventions for Gulf War Illness, Collaborative Aging (in Place) Research using Technology (CART)

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Columbus Freeman of Arkansas, who served 17 years in the National Guard, underwent two amputations on his left leg—first below the knee, and then above—as the result of vascular blockages. A new VA-DoD study is looking at the long-term outcomes of Veterans who suffered severe vascular injuries but did not have their limb amputated.

Volunteering in VA Research

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ranks as one of the nation's leaders in health research. Thousands of studies are conducted at VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes each year. This research has significantly contributed to advancements in health care for Veterans and other Americans from every walk of life... Learn more

Participate in research: Million Veteran Program (MVP), VA Office of R&D Clinical Trials, Cognition, Behavior and Caregiver Burden in ALS, Novel Interventions for Gulf War Illness, Collaborative Aging (in Place) Research using Technology (CART)

Media Reports
VA researchers making major breakthroughs to improve lives of veterans (11/05/2021) WJLA-TV (ABC-7) in Washington, DC, highlighted the national VA research program in a “7Salutes” segment for Veterans Day.... Read more

Research News from Local VA Medical Centers and our Academic, Federal, and Industry Research Partners
Study Shows How Ovarian Cancer Starts in High-Risk Women (12/28/2021...Cedars-Sinai) Regenstrief to co-lead new VA fellowship program with focus on learning health systems (12/16/2021...Regenstrief Institute) Virtually guided exposure therapy improves outcomes in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, preliminary study finds (12/15/2021...Medical University of South Carolina) Gel to improve development of an arteriovenous fistula holds promise for kidney-dialysis patient care (12/13/2021...University of Alabama at Birmingham) More than just resiliency training: Organizations need to address causes of burnout (12/13/2021...Regenstrief Institute) View More

Research News from Local VA Medical Centers and our Academic, Federal, and Industry Research Partners

Study Shows How Ovarian Cancer Starts in High-Risk Women (12/28/2021...Cedars-Sinai)

Regenstrief to co-lead new VA fellowship program with focus on learning health systems (12/16/2021...Regenstrief Institute)

Virtually guided exposure therapy improves outcomes in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, preliminary study finds (12/15/2021...Medical University of South Carolina)

Gel to improve development of an arteriovenous fistula holds promise for kidney-dialysis patient care (12/13/2021...University of Alabama at Birmingham)

More than just resiliency training: Organizations need to address causes of burnout (12/13/2021...Regenstrief Institute)

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Arthritis
Arthritis affects more than 1 in every 5 adults. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the nation’s most common cause of disability... Learn more

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