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VA Firearm Lockbox Program

VA plans to scale up new program to provide gun lockboxes for qualifying Veterans at risk for suicide.... (09/09/2024)

Wreaths Across America Radio

In a new series, VA researchers are appearing on the online platform Wreaths Across America Radio to discuss health-related topics that impact Veterans.... (09/05/2024)

VA researchers using AI to decide best treatment for rectal cancer

VA Cleveland researchers are putting artificial intelligence (AI) to work to improve rectal cancer diagnosis and find the best treatment options for Veterans. ... (08/13/2024)

VA’s Disrupted Care National Project discovers vascular surgery rates still decreasing since COVID-19 pandemic

The number of vascular surgeries continued to decline even after large drops during the COVID-19 pandemic.... (08/12/2024)

VA’s new Research, Innovation, and Data Ethics (RIDE) Program

VA launched the Research, Innovation, and Data Ethics (RIDE) Program to help the VA research community address ethical issues. ... (07/30/2024)

VA Study Documents Health Risks for Burn Pit Exposures

VA researchers found increased risk for health problems in Veterans exposed to burn pits.... (05/31/2024)

VA center training the next generation of researchers in blood clots and inflammation

The Center for Translational Research on Inflammatory Diseases at the Houston VA received five years of renewed funding for a collaborative research training program in thrombosis and inflammation.... (05/24/2024)

VA Celebrates Annual Research Week

Carrying forth the theme of "Building Community Through Research," VA celebrated its annual Research Week from May 13-17 with special events at VA medical facilities across the nation.... (05/22/2024)

AI to Maximize Treatment for Veterans with Head and Neck Cancer

VA researchers are putting artificial intelligence to work to find the best care for Veterans with mouth and throat cancer.... (04/22/2024)

VA opens new research center to seek novel arthritis treatments

VA opened a new research center at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center to develop new treatments for osteoarthritis.... (04/01/2024)

Executive Order for Women’s Health built on VA research

President Biden signed an executive order to strengthen and prioritize federal research on women’s health issues, attended by VA researcher Dr. Elizabeth Yano. ... (03/29/2024)

Could cholesterol medicine reduce dementia risk in seniors?

More than 50 VA sites are participating in a landmark clinical trial on the effects of statins on cardiovascular health, disability, death, and dementia risk in people older than 75. ... (03/18/2024)

VA Researcher Named One of U.S.’ Top Female Scientists

Dr. Deborah A. Yurgelun-Todd has been named one of the U.S.’s Top Female Scientists of 2023 by Research.com for her work on suicide prevention and mental health.... (03/15/2024)

Under Secretary of Health, panel of experts discusses PACT Act impacts for Veterans

A panel of experts discussed the state of health care for Veterans with environmental exposures.... (02/21/2024)

VA research leader honored at 2024 AMSUS Annual Meeting

Dr. Grant Huang was the first VA Research leader to receive the VHA John D. Chase Award.... (02/21/2024)

VA investigator brings diversity into autoimmune disease research

Dr. Valerie Lewis hopes to inspire the next generation of minority scientists.... (02/21/2024)

Injectable gel could help treat degenerative back pain

Philadelphia VA researchers and colleagues created an injectable gel that shows potential as a treatment for degenerative disc disease.... (01/29/2024)

VA researcher works to improve antibiotic prescribing for Veterans

Diversity supplement awardee, Dr. Geneva Wilson, is studying antibiotic prescribing for Veterans in the outpatient setting.... (01/26/2024)

Veterans help find new cancer treatments

A prostate cancer trial in St. Louis is giving Army Veteran James Perry a third chance to beat cancer.... (12/19/2023)

Million Veteran Program director speaks at international forum

MVP director Dr. Muralidhar spoke about the programs' potential to improve Veteran health at a Quebec forum.... (11/20/2023)

MVP Hits 1 Million

VA national research program enrolls historic one millionth Veteran.... (11/15/2023)

VA’s Million Veteran Program played crucial role in nation’s response to COVID-19 pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, MVP sprang into action to respond to the national health crisis and jumpstart COVID research. ... (11/09/2023)

VA Researcher, Dr. Rory Cooper, earns White House Innovation Award

Dr. Rory Cooper was honored for developing new technologies to help disabled Veterans.... (11/03/2023)

2023 VA Women's Health Research Conference

More than 60 researchers and industry leaders met to showcase women's health research in VA.... (09/19/2023)

VA Further Develops Its Central Biorepository: VA SHIELD

To help fight infectious diseases, VA researchers are collecting disease specimens for study... (09/15/2023)

Self-harm is underrecognized in Gulf War Veterans

A national survey found high rates of self-injury in Gulf War Veterans, putting them at greater risk for suicide.... (09/12/2023)

One size doesn't fit all: mobility needs in Women Veterans

Women Veterans have unique mobility needs that sometimes go unmet.... (09/12/2023)

Veteran interest in Gulf War Illness reflected in new research study

A new 5-year study called "IN-DEPTH" will examine the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness.... (07/25/2023)

VA’s COVID-19 victories

VA’s research efforts led the nation in vaccine approval, new treatments, and better understanding of COVID-19.... (07/12/2023)

Blood pressure drug could prevent posttraumatic headaches

A study led by VA Puget Sound researchers has shown that prazosin, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, can prevent posttraumatic headaches.... (06/20/2023)



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