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From VA Research Currents

Dementia and race

In the largest-ever genetic study of dementia in people of African ancestry, VA researchers identified several genetic risks different from those seen in people of European ancestry.

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TBI carries risk for heart disease

Post-9/11 Veterans with TBI have a greater risk for cardiovascular disease than peers, found a VA/DOD study.

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COVID-19

NIAID has provided more than 27,000 doses of the antiviral drug remdesivir to VA after a collaborative study on treatments for COVID-19.

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Alzheimer's and genetics

VA-led research has found that PTSD, TBI, and a genetic variant have strong ties to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Veterans.

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News Briefs
VA group intervention decreases intimate partner violence Study identifies chemical that could protect kidneys from inflammation Veterans with past firearm injuries twice as likely to die by suicide \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

News Briefs

VA group intervention decreases intimate partner violence

Study identifies chemical that could protect kidneys from inflammation

Veterans with past firearm injuries twice as likely to die by suicide

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Research Topic of the Day
Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease describes conditions ranging from high blood pressure to heart attacks and strokes. It is the number one killer of Americans, and the leading cause of hospitalization in the VA health care system. .. Learn more View All Topics

Research Topic of the Day

Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease describes conditions ranging from high blood pressure to heart attacks and strokes. It is the number one killer of Americans, and the leading cause of hospitalization in the VA health care system. .. Learn more

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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... Learn more Participate in research Collaborative Aging (in Place) Research using Technology (CART) Enhancing Skeletal Adaptations - PTH and Exercise (ESkAPE) Exercise Mode and Bone Biomarkers (EBB) Million Veteran Program (MVP) Mode of Exercise Training on the Bone Response to Exercise in Older Veterans (MOVE) Telehealth Interventions: Holistic, Non-Medical Treatments for PTSD and Pain in Veterans VA Sponsored Clinical Trials

Volunteering in VA Research

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.

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... Learn more