Office of Research & Development

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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Testing new depression treatment

New medication may provide breakthrough for Veterans suffering from treatment resistant depression.

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News Briefs
Sepsis treatments accelerated while decreasing use of antibiotics Cardiovascular risk factors linked to Alzheimer’s disease Serious adverse events from dentist-prescribed opioids rare in Veterans \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

News Briefs

Sepsis treatments accelerated while decreasing use of antibiotics

Cardiovascular risk factors linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Serious adverse events from dentist-prescribed opioids rare in Veterans

| See all VA Research News Briefs |

Research Topic of the Day
Spinal Cord Injury Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) hurt the brain’s ability to send messages to the rest of the body. These injuries can result in paralysis, loss of feeling, chronic pain, and other serious medical problems. .. Learn more View All Topics

Research Topic of the Day

Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) hurt the brain’s ability to send messages to the rest of the body. These injuries can result in paralysis, loss of feeling, chronic pain, and other serious medical problems. .. 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