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VA researchers using AI to decide best treatment for rectal cancerVA 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) |
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VA’s Disrupted Care National Project discovers vascular surgery rates still decreasing since COVID-19 pandemicThe number of vascular surgeries continued to decline even after large drops during the COVID-19 pandemic.... (08/12/2024) |
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VA’s new Research, Innovation, and Data Ethics (RIDE) ProgramVA launched the Research, Innovation, and Data Ethics (RIDE) Program to help the VA research community address ethical issues. ... (07/30/2024) |
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VA Study Documents Health Risks for Burn Pit ExposuresVA researchers found increased risk for health problems in Veterans exposed to burn pits.... (05/31/2024) |
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VA center training the next generation of researchers in blood clots and inflammationThe 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) |
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VA Celebrates Annual Research WeekCarrying 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) |
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AI to Maximize Treatment for Veterans with Head and Neck CancerVA researchers are putting artificial intelligence to work to find the best care for Veterans with mouth and throat cancer.... (04/22/2024) |
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VA opens new research center to seek novel arthritis treatmentsVA opened a new research center at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center to develop new treatments for osteoarthritis.... (04/01/2024) |
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Executive Order for Women’s Health built on VA researchPresident 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) |
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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) |
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VA Researcher Named One of U.S.’ Top Female ScientistsDr. 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) |
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Under Secretary of Health, panel of experts discusses PACT Act impacts for VeteransA panel of experts discussed the state of health care for Veterans with environmental exposures.... (02/21/2024) |
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VA research leader honored at 2024 AMSUS Annual MeetingDr. Grant Huang was the first VA Research leader to receive the VHA John D. Chase Award.... (02/21/2024) |
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VA investigator brings diversity into autoimmune disease researchDr. Valerie Lewis hopes to inspire the next generation of minority scientists.... (02/21/2024) |
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Injectable gel could help treat degenerative back painPhiladelphia VA researchers and colleagues created an injectable gel that shows potential as a treatment for degenerative disc disease.... (01/29/2024) |
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VA researcher works to improve antibiotic prescribing for VeteransDiversity supplement awardee, Dr. Geneva Wilson, is studying antibiotic prescribing for Veterans in the outpatient setting.... (01/26/2024) |
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Veterans help find new cancer treatmentsA prostate cancer trial in St. Louis is giving Army Veteran James Perry a third chance to beat cancer.... (12/19/2023) |
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Million Veteran Program director speaks at international forumMVP director Dr. Muralidhar spoke about the programs' potential to improve Veteran health at a Quebec forum.... (11/20/2023) |
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MVP Hits 1 MillionVA national research program enrolls historic one millionth Veteran.... (11/15/2023) |
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VA’s Million Veteran Program played crucial role in nation’s response to COVID-19 pandemicWhen 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) |
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VA Researcher, Dr. Rory Cooper, earns White House Innovation AwardDr. Rory Cooper was honored for developing new technologies to help disabled Veterans.... (11/03/2023) |
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2023 VA Women's Health Research ConferenceMore than 60 researchers and industry leaders met to showcase women's health research in VA.... (09/19/2023) |
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VA Further Develops Its Central Biorepository: VA SHIELDTo help fight infectious diseases, VA researchers are collecting disease specimens for study... (09/15/2023) |
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Self-harm is underrecognized in Gulf War VeteransA national survey found high rates of self-injury in Gulf War Veterans, putting them at greater risk for suicide.... (09/12/2023) |
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One size doesn't fit all: mobility needs in Women VeteransWomen Veterans have unique mobility needs that sometimes go unmet.... (09/12/2023) |
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Veteran interest in Gulf War Illness reflected in new research studyA new 5-year study called "IN-DEPTH" will examine the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness.... (07/25/2023) |
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VA’s COVID-19 victoriesVA’s research efforts led the nation in vaccine approval, new treatments, and better understanding of COVID-19.... (07/12/2023) |
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Blood pressure drug could prevent posttraumatic headachesA 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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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) |