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Virtual reality technology helps Veterans in painThe VA Immersive team has implemented a virtual reality program to help Veterans manage their pain. ... (05/11/2023) |
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Five ways the Million Veteran Program is transforming our understanding of Veteran healthThe Million Veteran Program has made possible cutting-edge discoveries that make a difference in Veterans' lives.... (05/10/2023) |
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New VA study to determine best drug for Veterans with treatment resistant depressionNew medication may provide breakthrough for Veterans suffering from treatment resistant depression.... (04/12/2023) |
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NIAID provides COVID-19 antiviral drug for VA’s Veteran patientsNIAID has provided more than 27,000 doses of the antiviral drug remdesivir to VA after a collaborative study on treatments for COVID-19, which will be used to treat Veterans with COVID-19.... (03/07/2023) |
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Traumatic brain injury carries risk for cardiovascular disease in post-9/11 VeteransPost-9/11 Veterans with TBI have a greater risk for cardiovascular disease than peers, found a VA/DOD study.... (01/24/2023) |
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VA study reveals dementia risks unique to people with African ancestryIn 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.... (12/22/2022) |
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Head trauma, PTSD may increase genetic variant's impact on Alzheimer's riskVA-led research has found that PTSD, TBI, and a genetic variant have strong ties to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Veterans.... (12/22/2022) |
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VA's new "burden-free" study method finds two blood pressure drugs equally effectiveA large VA clinical trial found that the blood pressure drug chlorthalidone (CTD) was not superior to hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or non-cancer death.... (12/15/2022) |
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Increase in male hormone testosterone helps improve body composition, even in men with low testosterone levelsA study finds that an increase in the male hormone testosterone helps to improve body composition, even in men with testosterone levels near the lower end of normal.... (10/13/2022) |
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White House releases blueprint for an AI Bill of RightsVA's National Artificial Intelligence Institute leads the way in safeguarding Veterans' health care data and privacy.... (10/06/2022) |
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Primary Blast Injury of the BrainTo better care for people with TBI, a joint VA/DOD effort created a new ICD-10 code for primary blast injury of the brain.... (10/03/2022) |
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VA-led research finds PET scans important for ruling out Alzheimer's diseaseVA-led research has found that a form of brain imaging—the amyloid PET scan—is important for ruling out Alzheimer's disease, one of the most common forms of dementia. ... (09/26/2022) |
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At-home brain stimulation and talk therapy show promise treating chronic pain and PTSDVA researchers have shown that an entirely home-based transcranial stimulation treatment for chronic pain is feasible and could help Veterans with co-occurring pain and PTSD.... (09/26/2022) |
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Growing Rural Outreach through Veteran EngagementMembers at the GROVE center assist VA researchers who seek to engage rural Veterans in their studies.... (09/13/2022) |
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Innovative psychotherapy eases headache symptoms for Veterans with brain injuriesA new type of psychotherapy shows promise in easing headache symptoms in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injuries.... (08/24/2022) |
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Genes involved in heart disease are similar across all populations, VA study findsThe genes involved in coronary heart disease, the most common form of heart disease, appear to be nearly the same for everyone, according to a VA study. ... (08/03/2022) |
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Veterans with PTSD subtype show brain disruptions and more chronic PTSDVeterans with a PTSD subtype characterized by executive function impairments had more chronic PTSD over time and disrupted brain connectivity, found a VA study.... (07/28/2022) |
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Study outlines guidance for treating cancer patients who show a problematic pattern of opioid useA new study has outlined much-needed guidance for treating cancer patients who experience a problematic pattern of opioid use.... (07/26/2022) |
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Genetic testing may benefit patients with depressionA new VA study finds that pharmacogenomic testing can help providers avoid prescribing medications that may have undesirable outcomes.... (07/12/2022) |
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MVP study offers new insights on genetic risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver diseaseA VA Million Veteran Program study identified 77 locations on the human genome that affect risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.... (07/06/2022) |
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An Accidental AI ProfessionalPresidential innovation fellow Agata Ciesielski has worked to develop strategies to promote AI solutions across the VA enterprise.... (07/01/2022) |
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VA ear surgeon studies management of severe hearing loss in VeteransA VA researcher and ear surgeon in NY Harbor is studying the management of severe hearing loss in Veterans.... (07/01/2022) |
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Exercise may be useful treatment option for Veterans with PTSDBased on preliminary evidence, researchers determined that exercise has promise for reducing the severity of PTSD symptoms in Veterans.... (06/28/2022) |
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Veteran disability payments led to fewer hospitalizationsIncreasing disability payments led to fewer hospitalizations for Vietnam Veterans with diabetes, but did not lower death rates.... (06/22/2022) |
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Air Force Veteran among 10 new awardees in VA diversity, equity, and inclusion research programVA's Office of Research and Development has issued 10 new research awards to support early career investigators from minority backgrounds.... (06/13/2022) |
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Height may be risk factor for multiple health conditionsA large genetic study by the VA Million Veteran Program has found that a person's height may also affect their risk for several common health conditions in adulthood.... (06/02/2022) |
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VA researcher leads project to evaluate Veteran screening for malnutritionA research dietitian is leading a project at the Phoenix VA to evaluate the malnutrition screening of Veterans admitted to the hospital.... (05/23/2022) |
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Mapping out the human genomeA VA program that sequences Veterans' genomes is collaborating with an NIH initiative to advance genetic discoveries for Veterans.... (05/19/2022) |
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VA Launches Scott Hannon Initiative for Precision Mental HealthVA's Office of Mental Health has launched a new initiative to identify brain biomarkers in Veterans.... (05/17/2022) |
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Self-reliance may affect acceptance of mental health treatment in VeteransVeterans with anxiety or depression were less likely to use mental health care if they also had high levels of grit, found a VA study.... (05/02/2022) |
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