VA study on cholesterol genetics could lead to new treatments for heart disease, diabetes
VA researchers recently identified three genetic mutations that govern cholesterol levels, which could lead …
Category: Research
VA researcher is strong advocate for combining therapies for chronic pain
Dr. Matthew Bair is a general internal medicine physician and VA health services researcher. His main …
VA researchers work to create 3D-printed artificial lung that may revolutionize treatment of Veterans with lung disease
Still in its infancy, VA researchers hope to build the first artificial lung that closely replicates the …
From a life nearly destroyed by heroin, Army Veteran thrives
Army Veteran Allicia Arredondo, today a valuable staffer at the Boise VA, shares her story of redemption. VA …
VA research trial aims to help parent caregivers
VA researchers are hoping to improve the experience of parents who are caregivers for their adult children …
Prostate cancer options for Veterans – for one VA doctor, it’s personal
Dr. Stacy Loeb decided to help treat Veterans with prostate cancer when her grandfather was diagnosed with …
Study comparing programs for parent caregivers of Vets, service members
VA researchers are hoping to improve the experience of parents who are caregivers for their adult children …
Relaxation training can help older Veterans who suffer from anxiety
Clinical geropsychologist Dr. Christine Gould is a researcher with the Geriatric Research, Education, and …
Researchers strive to make 3D-printed artificial lung to help Vets with respiratory disease
VA scientists are working to create a 3D-printed artificial lung that promises to dramatically improve the …
Major DoD study on service member, Veteran health to add VA data
The landmark military-sponsored Millennium Cohort Study, which has tracked the health of more than 200,000 …